I’m excited to share that I’ve launched Engaged Public Affairs in partnership with Julie Anderson, former Pierce County Auditor and Tacoma City Councilmember and Natasha Jones, former broadcast journalist and director of King County customer service.
Our team brings uncommon perspective and judgment. Each of us has worked at the highest levels of public decision making and private sector leadership.
We understand how policy is made. We know how narratives take shape. Perhaps best of all, we know how trust is built—or lost—in public view. One of us is a former elected official. Another ran a key county department. And I was a senior executive with one of the state’s largest employers.
What does that blend mean for our clients? Simple. We bring a deep policy, media and communications savvy to every engagement. First, we can anticipate political dynamics. That gives us the chops to help manage second and third order consequences. Together, we prepare leaders to perform with clarity and credibility under scrutiny.
We also help companies navigate the ever-changing local regulatory environment so they can reach their goals faster.
Building advocates is central to our work. We help clients convene, align and sustain partnerships across government, business, media and community stakeholders. Imagine turning competing interests into coordinated action and durable good outcomes.
I’m grateful to be building this firm with Julie and Natasha. We are energized for what we’ll deliver together.