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By August 16, 2017July 7th, 2023Top Level Pages (LH)
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Meet Our Experts.

Have a public affairs question? Our expert staff is here to help! They will guide you through challenges, share best practices, review documents and connect you with peers. They are also available for customized trainings and presentations to your employees or association members.

Reach out to our staff experts by phone or email at anytime, or request an in-person consultation. This service is available exclusively to Council members.

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Doug Pinkham
President
202.787.5964
[email protected]

  • Corporate communications and
    media relations
  • Management, strategy and
    measurement of public affairs
  • Trends in public affairs
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Kristin Brackemyre
Senior Director, Public Affairs Practice
202.787.5969
[email protected]

  • Campaign finance
  • Political action committees (PACs)
  • Political transparency
  • Political compliance
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Amy Meli
Senior Director
202.787.5970
[email protected]

  • Benchmarking research
  • Consulting services
  • Foundation for Public Affairs
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Tori Ellington
Senior Manager, Political Engagement
202.787.5975
[email protected]

  • Campaign finance
  • Political action committees (PACs)
  • Grassroots Advocacy
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Anna Platt
Senior Manager, Government Relations
202.787.5955
[email protected]

  • Local, State and Federal Government Relations
  • Lobbying Trends
  • Public Policy
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Erica Harris
Public Affairs Associate
202.787.5977
[email protected]

  • Corporate Responsibility
  • Diversity and Inclusion
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Alex Donovan
Public Affairs Associate
202.787.5978
[email protected]

  • Policy communications
  • Investor relations
  • ESG
  • Global public affairs
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João Sousa
Managing Director, European Office
(+32) 476-639503
[email protected]

  • International public affairs (specializing in Europe)
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Ken Gross
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Please contact Kristin Brackemyre to get connected to Ken

  • Campaign law compliance
  • Lobbying registration and gratuity rules
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Laura Brigandi
Manager of Digital and Advocacy Practice
[email protected]
202.787.5976

  • Grassroots engagement
  • Digital advocacy
  • Relationship-building