Gartner Public Affairs is recognized as a leading high-stakes public strategy firm in California with extensive state and national experience as political communications and public affairs specialists skilled in strategic and crisis communications, political campaigns, technology, advocacy and government relations, effective coalition building, public policy and legislative development, major dono
r fundraising and event planning. Exceptional ability to conceive national public relations strategies that effectively shape public perceptions of important issues. Established personal relationships with California legislative leaders including Assembly Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins, Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin, Democratic Caucus Chair Phil Ting, Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Jerry Hill, and key legislative committee chairpersons and senior staff. Extensive statewide network of elected officials, local community organizations, business, non-profits and labor groups, the news media and opinion leaders. Proven success at creating and producing news events that result in substantial television, print and radio news coverage for political leaders and organizations. Stories featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes, ABC 20/20, CBS Evening News, CNN, Dateline NBC, MSNBC, NPR and Fox News. Outstanding relationships with top-tier news directors, producers, assignment editors, news editors, reporters, and photographers nationally and in every major media market in California. Entrepreneurial self-starters that excel at managing and leading teams. In depth knowledge and skills in:
• Public Affairs
• Political Campaigns that WIN!
• Government Relations and Advocacy
• Strategic and Crisis Communications
• Media Relations
• Technology Solutions
• Startups Strategic Advisor
• Business Development
• Coalition Building
• Messaging
• Public Policy & Legislation
• Major Donor Fundraising
• Advance Work
• Public Forums & Town Hall Meetings
