Nahigian Strategies

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships: Good business relationships benefit our clients.

One of our firm’s greatest strengths is its extensive strategic partner network. Unlike traditional public affairs firms that specialize solely in one area, our strategic partner relationships enable us to handle all of our clients public affairs and communications needs. Each Nahigian Strategies strategic partner is a leader in his or her field, and at the outset of each new project, we select individuals from this group of experts and create a customized team of talented professionals that can help our clients achieve their unique objectives.

Trent D. Duffy
Trent D. Duffy, Duffy Senior Counselor
Trent Duffy offers 17 years experience in media relations, strategic communications, executive media training, crisis management, and public affairs, having served in top positions in both the executive and legislative branches.

Mr. Duffy served the Bush White House for over four years, most recently as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Press Secretary. His principal responsibility was working with the national media and the White House press corps on the highest profile public policy issues. more...
Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson, Ph.D., Senior Counselor
Ben Johnson has a reputation for personal integrity and toughness. His expertise spans over two decades of nationally recognized leadership in management and public policy, and he has the distinction of being one of the longest-serving African American members in White House history. He served two years under President Jimmy Carter and was one of 30 staff members to serve the entire eight years with President Clinton. In the Carter White House, he served as Director of Consumer Programs and was an assistant to noted consumer advocate Esther Peterson. more...
Jack McNeill
Jack McNeill, Senior Counselor
A successful manager of high-profile projects in both the public and private sectors, Jack McNeill has over 15 years of experience in political and strategic leadership. He has served as a senior staff member and advisor to presidential candidates, government-funded organizations, Fortune 200 companies, non-profit organizations, and executive agencies, and he has successfully managed projects and campaigns on four continents. Presidents, prime ministers, and CEOs have relied on Jack’s counsel and strategic advice. Senator John McCain, Senator Bob Dole, and Secretary Jack Kemp are just a few of the notable individuals that Jack has worked with as a senior political advisor. more...
Matthew Mlynarczyk
Matthew Mlynarczyk, Senior Counselor
Since 1989, Matt Mlynarczyk has developed and managed numerous public affairs, government relations, and issues management programs. He has considerable experience providing strategic communications support to Federal government agencies and trade and membership associations throughout the United States. Matt has worked on various critical infrastructure/key resource-related outreach and awareness initiatives at the Department of Homeland Security, including a highly-successful trade association roundtable at the October 2005 National Infrastructure Advisory Council meeting. more...
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