Alison has more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, issue-based advocacy and social marketing, with specific expertise in campaign management, corporate and organizational partnerships, grassroots organizing, event planning, advertising and public relations.
Annie brings 25 years of experience working with foundations, government agencies, leading non-profits, and electoral campaigns. Currently Annie provides strategic counsel to many of the firm's health care clients and oversees the firm's expanding portfolio of global health work.
Kelly brings 20 years experience in communications, and an extensive background in grassroots organizing, fundraising, special events and corporate and organizational partnership development to lead many of GMMB's advocacy clients.
Maura represents GMMB in London, and brings over 20 years of experience in international development, advocacy, project/campaign management and strategic planning to the firm. Maura started her career in U.S. politics and has since worked for several philanthropies and international organizations, including Turner Enterprises, the United Nations Foundation, United Nations Development Programme and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs in Albania, Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa.
Jacquie brings 20 years of experience working on policy, advocacy and communications, including on Capitol Hill, in the Clinton Administration and at GMMB. Jacquie leads the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation account and serves as a senior strategist for GMMB clients on increasing opportunities and improving education.
Has served as a senior communications strategist for corporations, associations, government agencies and foundations. Ellen has led a variety of accounts at GMMB, including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Cover the UninsuredWeek campaign, Public Education Network, Corporation for National and Community Service, USDA Food Stamp Program, and the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign.
Frank has more than 35 years of experience in communications and advertising, serving clients that include major foundations, public interest groups, labor organizations, corporations, and successful candidates for Congress, governor, Senate and the presidency.
Janet is a seasoned media strategist with more than 20 years of experience in public affairs and public policy. She has special expertise in health and social justice issues. Current clients include the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the World Wildlife Fund.
Karen offers clients more than 10 years experience in advertising, grassroots organizing and media relations. She has extensive experience planning and implementing national and state integrated advertising campaigns designed to change behavior.
Gloria has developed extensive political and strategic communications expertise while holding key positions in the U.S. Congress, federal and municipal government, national political campaigns and the White House. She provides counsel on a range of issues including education, health, and corporate positioning and social responsibility.
Kaia currently leads the firm's expanding portfolio of global health work. In this capacity, she serves as a senior strategic advisor to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Pneumococcal Awareness Council of Experts (PACE), PATH, United Nations Foundation and AIDSTAR-One.
Alyson joined the firm in 2004 and brings more than 12 years of experience in communications and advocacy, media relations and project management. Alyson serves as a senior member of GMMB's global health team, serving clients including CARE, Johns Hopkins University and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Madalene has more than 22 years of experience in managing, developing and implementing results-driven communications, including media and constituent relations, advertising, social marketing programs, partnership building and brand management. Madalene has provided strategic communications to a number of GMMB's clients, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
David guides many of GMMB's cause and issue activities, particularly on health care and public health. He is currently working on a groundbreaking corporate positioning and social responsibility campaign for Visa Inc. David led GMMB's work for the Save Darfur Coalition and for the Click It or Ticket campaign.
Chrissy helps lead GMMB's Seattle office of more than 15 communications professionals. With nearly 20 years of experience in advocacy, media relations and journalism, Chrissy specializes in developing and implementing strategies that raise awareness and spur action on a wide range of issues, including education, health care, child welfare, smoking cessation and volunteerism.
Aimée joined the firm in 2000. With nearly 15 years of experience as a journalist covering politics, education and health, she offers extensive knowledge of the media industry, strategic communications and issue advocacy.
A veteran of presidential and statewide political campaigns, David has advised and served as a media strategist for some of the highest profile campaigns in the country. His recent client includes senators Mark Warner (D-Va.), Jim Webb (D-Va.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.). During the past two cycles, he led GMMB's work for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, helping Democrats take control and increase their majority in the Senate.
Will brings more than 23 years of experience in brand campaigns and strategic communications, advertising, and policy support initiatives. Will currently leads the firm's work for a number of clients including the American Public Transportation Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chrysler Corporation, and Visa Inc.
J. has served as political media consultant developing sharp message strategy and advertising that steps outside traditional bounds to engage increasingly cynical audiences. In the international and domestic issues arenas, he brings together creative advertising, viral media, and guerilla public relations into integrated social marketing campaigns that change minds and behaviors. Fields of expertise include clean energy, environment, health care and education reform.