July/August 2026
Stay up to date on the latest public affairs career moves as professionals transition into new leadership roles and opportunities. Here are the most recent updates.
Christina Baworowsky, formerly, senior vice president, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions; now, head of policy and government relations, American Terawatt
Jessica Cahill, formerly, director, media relations and communications, Global Business Alliance; now, national media spokesperson, American Petroleum Institute
Evan Dean, formerly, legislative director, Office of Rep. Mike Flood; now, vice president, government and legislative affairs, National Grain and Feed Association
Justin Discigil, formerly, Ascent Media; now, director, public affairs, Bristol Myers Squibb
Christina Ferreira, formerly, food safety and quality leader, U.S. Food and Drug Administration; now, vice president, food safety and quality, International Fresh Produce Association
Jenay Fritz, formerly, communications business partner, water quality, Veralto; now, account director, ROKK Solutions
Luis Guillermo Plata, formerly, ambassador to Spain, Government of Colombia; now, senior adviser, DGA Group
Bruce Huntington Andrews, formerly, partner, public policy practice group, Covington; now, chief external affairs officer, NVIDIA Corporation
Melissa Kuipers Blake, formerly, shareholder and managing partner, Tampa office, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; now, co-chair, bipartisan state government relations group, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Maddie Kirkland, formerly, press secretary, Office of Rep. Russell Fry; now, account manager, The Herald Group
Richard Lukas, formerly, legislative director, National Governors Association; now, senior vice president, state government relations, FTI Consulting
James Lyons, formerly, director, strategic communications, Office of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer; now, senior partner, Penta Group
Lucy Marvin, formerly, vice president, government affairs, Intermodal Association of North America; now, partner, Holland & Knight
Pace McMullan, formerly, deputy assistant to the president and deputy director, White House Office of Legislative Affairs for the Senate; now, vice president, government relations, National Association of Convenience Stores
Taleen Mekhdjavakian, formerly, lead, federal government affairs, Fresenius Medical Care; now, director, federal government affairs, AstraZeneca
Sean Murphy, formerly, director, Walmart; now, director, workforce and postsecondary pathways, Bipartisan Policy Center
Kwabena Nsiah, formerly, chief of staff, Office of Rep. Cedric Richmond; now, partner, theGroup
Brian Phillips Jr., formerly, deputy media relations director, Federal Communications Commission; now, manager, state media relations, Consumer Brands Association
Peter Rechter, formerly, senior counsel, Senate Commerce Committee Democrats; now, partner, Wiley Rein
Scott Rieder, formerly, vice president, strategic communications, Yes& Agency; now, director, The Herald Group
Steve Roney, formerly, head of digital, Adfero; now, director of communications, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Maureen Ryan, formerly, communications, The Chronicle of Higher Education and ICF Next; now, media relations manager, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Matt Salmon, formerly, U.S. representative, U.S. House of Representatives; now, managing director, government affairs, Echo Canyon Consulting
David Schwartz, formerly, vice president, public policy and federal affairs, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; now, senior vice president and head of policy, UnitedHealth Group
Holly Smith, formerly, executive vice president, membership, American Bankers Association; now, chief member engagement officer, Edison Electric Institute
Sophie Stover, formerly, communications manager, American Council on Renewable Energy; now, manager, public affairs, Edison Electric Institute
Shannon Taylor, formerly, Intel Corporation; now, vice president, government affairs, Consumer Technology Association
Rob Van Raaphorst, formerly, senior vice president, Rational 360; now, managing director, Rational 360
Steve Walsh, formerly, president, Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association; now, president and chief executive officer, American Hospital Association
Kevin Washington, formerly, vice president, external relations, Koppers; now, vice president, government relations and international programs, The Aluminum Association
Dallas Woodrum, formerly, assistant director, regulatory affairs, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury; now, international trade partner, Akin
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