Who I Am
Why trust my judgment?
I've spent my career in high-pressure situations—first as a poker professional, then as a high-stakes communicator. Different rooms, same discipline.
The Table
Where the skills were forged
For years, I played cards full-time—live, mid-stakes No Limit Hold'em. In poker terms, a grinder: disciplined, risk-aware, substance over flash. Up to 95% of players lose money in the long run, so thriving meant outthinking my opponents every session.
That's where I learned the things that matter most in my work now—how to act on incomplete information, how to read people's wants, needs, and intentions, and why good process matters more than short-term results.
Today, I'm Vice President of Public Affairs at J Strategies, Inc. I work alongside an expert team of experienced comms professionals, helping organizations navigate complex policy environments, engage the stakeholders who matter, and craft narratives that shift perception.
Before that, I led communications at the Commonwealth Foundation and ran national campaigns at The Herald Group for clients in America's most heavily regulated industries. I write about what carries over from the felt in an ongoing series, Lessons from the Felt.
The Record
My history
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The Felt
Professional Poker Player
Full-time, live, mid-stakes No Limit Hold'em. A decade of reading people, managing risk, and staying disciplined when the money was real.
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The Campaigns
The Herald Group
Ran national campaigns for clients in America's most heavily regulated industries—where every message faces organized opposition.
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The Policy Arena
Commonwealth Foundation
Led communications for one of the country's most active state policy organizations.
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Today
Vice President of Public Affairs, J Strategies, Inc.
Guiding organizations of all sizes through complex policy environments—engaging stakeholders, shaping narratives, and cutting through the noise.
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