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“New York can absorb big events and big things because New York is unique,” Chris Coffey, CEO of Tusk Strategies and a Democratic political consultant, said. “Any one of these other things would prob be one of the biggest things that happens on its own in any other city in this country and meanwhile New York is able to absorb all three of them at once, and I think most New Yorkers are probably paying more attention to the Knicks and the Rangers than they are to Columbia, Trump, Biden.” https://lnkd.in/ewTSQhmD

We're excited to welcome Ross Green to Tusk as an SVP! Before Tusk, Ross worked at San Francisco City Hall, where he served as Communications Director and Legislative Aide to Supervisor Rafael Mandelman. In this role, Ross designed and delivered successful legislation across land use, transportation, tax, good governance, and public safety. Before City Hall, Ross was a Director at the public strategy firm Kearns & West. There, he advised clients in the technology and transportation sectors on how to navigate California’s aggressive regulatory regimes. He adds considerable expertise to our growing team. https://lnkd.in/enstqawz

Loved catching up with Susan Arbetter and discussing the NYS budget process. https://lnkd.in/eawqHfcB

We're so excited to have you join Lizzie Han as part of our Fellows program!

Exciting news! Ayodele Okeowo has joined Tusk's DC team as a Managing Director. He most recently served as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs in the CHIPS Program Office at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Prior to the CHIPS Office, Ayodele served as an advisor for intergovernmental affairs at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, helping implement the Internet for All initiative, part of 2021’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. He also previously held roles at the Democratic Attorneys General Association, on Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign, and other electoral campaigns, ranging from city council to statewide. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eGQ_kWSv We're thrilled to have him on the team.

“No two days are the same at the White House,” said Cristóbal Alex, now at Tusk Strategies. “A lot of pressure and things move quickly, and having the trust is what allows you to pick up the phone and deal with an issue.” The relationships also help to “build new muscle” when the administration has to stand up new programs, with Alex citing as an example the constant interfacing between the White House and the Commerce Department as it rolls out the CHIPS and Science Act.

🎧 If it's session in Albany, it's Shontell Smith, Esq. Get the lowdown on budget negotiations, what the Legislature is thinking, and most importantly, what the deal is with the Royal Family. https://lnkd.in/gfBBitG6

ICYMI: It's been a special week as we've launched our Latino engagement vertical. -- POLITICO: TUSK LAUNCHES LATINO OUTREACH VERTICAL Axios: Exclusive: Biden alumni launch Latino arm at consulting firm And with much gratitude, thanks to all of our friends and supporters for sharing why such efforts like this one are so important.

Exclusive news in Axios! Tusk Strategies is excited to launch our Latino Engagement Vertical, a new practice group to better assist clients in aligning their external strategies to reflect the impact of the Latino community’s rapidly growing political, social and economic influence. Led by former senior Biden White House alums Bernadette Carrillo, Managing Director and Cristóbal Alex, Partner & Head of DC Office, this practice group will offer: - Coalition mobilization  - Culturally-competent marketing and communications  - Sourcing Latino leadership for clients  - Puerto Rico and Mexico business development - Procurement and contracting We look forward to helping new and existing clients align, activate, and mobilize the Latino community to help them achieve their business and political objectives! https://lnkd.in/eiqTmZ3Y

Cristóbal Alex tells The Wall Street Journal just how impactful the SOTU was as the presidential election kicks into high gear.