John is a seasoned communications professional who brings his experience working on political and advocacy campaigns to SKDK’s public affairs practice. In his current role, John advises a diverse client base – including tech, advocacy, healthcare, education, and philanthropy – where he focuses on developing and executing thoughtful public affairs and communications strategies to produce impactful work for his clients. He originally joined SKDK as a public affairs intern, where he supported various projects and teams across a wide range of sectors.

Prior to joining SKDK, John worked at a marketing agency focused on developing strategic and impactful direct and digital marketing campaigns for national advocacy, political and nonprofit organizations. He also previously interned with The Nature Conservancy and was part of Kamala Harris’ successful 2016 Senate campaign.

John is a Los Angeles native who graduated from American University in D.C. with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Marketing.