Our Team

Daniel F. Cence

Chief Executive Officer

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Dan is a veteran political and strategic communications strategist with more than 25 years of experience. He has worked in both the public and private sectors in communications, politics and government affairs, bringing savvy and a good-natured attitude to client work and his leadership of the firm.

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• (617) 777-8974
• dcence@issuesgroup.com

Lindsay Antaya

Account Executive

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Lindsay works across industries at Issue Management Group, primarily supporting the firm’s healthcare clients. In her role, she helps develop strategic communication plans, pitches to both trade and mainstream reporters, writes op-eds and blogs, and works closely with her teams to advise clients on sensitive issues. During her time at Issues Management Group, Lindsay has secured coverage for her clients in the Boston Business Journal, WBUR, The Patriot Ledger, The Telegram & Gazette, and more. In addition, she has helped prep her clients for interviews with outlets such as Modern Healthcare and The Boston Globe.

Lindsay has also honed her digital communication skills working with social media clients, where she develops creative content and writes copy across all major platforms. Prior to joining Issues Management Group, Lindsay served as a marketing communications intern at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, where she specifically worked with the Dana Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Lindsay graduated from Providence College with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and minor in political science.

• (857) 319-8625
• lantaya@issuesgroup.com

Kathy Bell

Vice President

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Kathy has decades of experience in government relations representing clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, retail, technology, labor relations, and solid waste/recycling. Kathy provides professional compliance services to a large roster of clients.

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• (617) 733-1327
• kbell@issuesgroup.com

Erika Berglund

Senior Account Manager

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Erika works across industries at Issues Management Group supporting the firm’s crisis, government affairs, and healthcare clients. Leveraging her public relations background to deliver on strategic and media objectives, Erika has secured thought leadership content in Modern Healthcare, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal, Inc. and more. Erika has also been integral to several ballot question and legislative advocacy campaigns organizing strategic messaging, LTE’s, and grassroots outreach.

• (617) 447-5301
• eberglund@issuesgroup.com

Erin Butts

Assistant Account Executive

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Erin is an outgoing public affairs and communications professional with a background in political campaigns and broadcast journalism. In her role at IMG, she works on a variety of issues, with a focus on public affairs, government relations, and healthcare. She takes pride in her strategic problem-solving skills, crisis management, and reliability.

Erin joins IMG as a recent graduate of Emerson College with a master’s in political communication, where she studied the impact of mediatization on political messaging. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Maine.

• (857) 319 – 8615
• ebutts@issuesgroup.com

Jaymie Caponigro

Graphic Design & Creative Specialist

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Jaymie is a creative problem solver who serves as IMG’s in-house graphic designer. Being fully trained in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite she specializes in finding integrated design solutions across a variety of platforms, with a special skill set in custom illustrations, logo design, and brand design.

• (857) 248-5170
• jcaponigro@issuesgroup.com

DJ Cence

Account Executive

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D.J. Cence provides both public relations and government relations services for clients across a wide range of industries including healthcare, real estate, and sports. Recently, D.J. was an integral part of the media relations strategy for the Massachusetts Ballot campaign on the additional state income tax.

D.J. formerly worked in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and also worked on Joe Kennedy’s campaign for U.S. Senate. D.J. graduated from Stonehill College with a degree in communications.

• (508) 665-7919
• djcence@issuesgroup.com

Maddie Clair

Managing Director

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Maddie is an experienced communications and campaign strategist, skilled at messaging complex issues and securing coverage on a range of topics in all types of media. Leveraging media and message, Maddie works with Issues Management Group clients whose content spans healthcare, business and policy.

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• (617) 716-9457
• mclair@issuesgroup.com

Rich Copp

Executive Vice President

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Rich is an experienced communications leader with deep expertise in public relations, public policy, internal communications and employee engagement, who has helped shape a positive narrative for multiple organizations while fostering collaborative and supportive work environments.

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• (508) 801-1949
• rcopp@issuesgroup.com

Jack Creonte

Account Coordinator

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Jack is a reliable communicator who joins IMG’s New York team as a recent graduate of Roger Williams University, where he studied public relations and political science. Jack’s vast experience in communications, policy, and public administration further support his roster of healthcare clients.

• jcreonte@issuesgroup.com

Katie Daigle-Alexander

Vice President

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Katie is an experienced communicator and project manager, overseeing the execution of integrated public relations and public affairs campaigns for healthcare and corporate clients. She helps clients in heavily regulated industries cultivate a persuasive voice, attract a broad base of support, and generate beneficial relationships with the media and stakeholders.

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• (857) 276-4174
• kdaigle@issuesgroup.com

Roger Donoghue

Senior Advisor

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Roger is a senior advisor at Issues Management Group, an attorney, and a co-founder of Murphy Donoghue Partners. He also founded the law firm, Donoghue Barrett & Singal. He leads the firm’s government relations practice, specializing in legislative and regulatory affairs, lobbying, and business strategies.

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• (617) 827-5998
• rdonoghue@issuesgroup.com

Ryan D'Orazio

Director of Paid Digital Media

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Ryan is a digital marketing guru with expertise that spans the entire digital gamut. Certified in Google Ads since 2015, he specializes in lead generation and holistic marketing strategies with a deep understanding of consumer psyche and platform algorithms.

• (978) 994-3789
• rdorazio@issuesgroup.com

Lauren Durniak

Assistant Account Executive

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Lauren is an enthusiastic team player with a passion for writing and creative storytelling. Her vast public relations experience in technology, defense, lifestyle, nonprofits, and publishing, further support her varied roster of clients. At IMG, Lauren is an adaptable and dependable team member, working across several industries including mission, healthcare, corporate, real estate, and public affairs.

Lauren joins the firm as a recent graduate from The George Washington University with a degree in Communications and a concentration in Creativity, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship.

• (857) 319-8589
• ldurniak@issuesgroup.com

Annie Farber

Senior Account Manager

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Annie is a skilled writer and key strategic voice for IMG’s healthcare and mission-focused accounts. She manages client strategy and professional development for IMG’s New York office, with a focus on creating and executing integrated, audience-tailored communications strategies to help clients achieve their organizational goals. In her time at IMG, Annie has led successful communications campaigns around major strategic announcements for some of the largest community health systems across New England and the Tri-State Area.

• (617) 981-2194
• afarber@issuesgroup.com

Elizabeth Gleason

Account Coordinator

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Elizabeth is an experienced writer and communicator who supports client teams across a wide range of industries including healthcare, mission, and real estate. Her background is in public and government relations, having worked in agency settings as well as the Massachusetts Office of the Governor. Elizabeth graduated summa cum laude from Providence College with a bachelor’s degree in history and political science, and from Boston University with a master’s degree in media science.

• (857) 319-8609
• egleason@issuesgroup.com

Maureen Glynn

Partner

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With more than 30 years of governmental affairs experience, Maureen provides day-to-day client management and counsel to a variety of clients across industries, including life science; health care finance and delivery, financial services; insurance; transportation and infrastructure; technology; and telecommunications.

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• (857) 289-3919
• mglynn@issuesgroup.com

Bianca Hanson

Director of Creative Services

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Bianca designs and implements strategic social media programs and content for clients. An experienced creative professional, Bianca has both built social media accounts from the ground up and revamped already existing channels for better engagement. Formerly, Bianca coordinated all social media campaigns, events and influencer marketing strategies for start-up Smilo, scaling their engagement up by 300%. An influencer herself, Bianca has created content for clients through her brands, Bianca Blogs and Uncorked Corner. Bianca holds a bachelor’s degree in business marketing and communications from Endicott College.

• (857) 321-9023
• bhanson@issuesgroup.com

Sean Hathaway

Vice President

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Sean is an integral part of our government and corporate groups. He has a passion for developing and executing media strategies and keen interest in grasping complex policy concepts across sectors. His thoughtful analysis, strategic thinking, and ability to anticipate and manage potential challenges has proven invaluable to clients.

• (857) 208-5858
• shathaway@issuesgroup.com

Julianne Hester

Account Executive

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Julianne is a skilled public relations professional on the real estate, corporate, and mission focused teams at Issues Management Group. She ensures her clients achieve their communications goals by developing and implementing creative integrated public relations campaigns. Julianne has secured placements for her clients in national, regional, and trade outlets including CNBC, Forbes, The Boston Globe, WCVB’s “Chronicle,” Boston 25 News, Boston Business Journal, CoStar, and more. She also supports the team’s crisis practice.

• (857) 319-8595
• jhester@issuesgroup.com

Molly Horan

Managing Director

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Molly is a public affairs strategist who has spent the last decade developing winning strategies for government affairs and communications clients. At Issues Management Group, she leverages her public sector experience alongside her private sector work to creatively offer solutions to a range of non-profit, corporate and government clients.

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• (617) 620-5648
• mhoran@issuesgroup.com

Steve McElhinney

Chief Financial Officer

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Steve is an energetic, results-oriented global senior finance executive with a strong operational background and a demonstrated ability to drive long-term sustainable improvements.

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• (617) 671-5813
• smcelhinney@issuesgroup.com

Jackson Murphy

Vice President

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Jackson is vice president of Issues Management Group’s healthcare practice. Through an integrated approach that leverages writing, media relations, social media, and speaking engagements, Jackson leads communications for several of the firm’s prominent healthcare and mission-focused clients, helping them earn the visibility and recognition they deserve across a wide spectrum of audiences.

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• (617) 680-9295
• jhmurphy@issuesgroup.com

John E. Murphy, Jr.

Senior Advisor

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Jack specializes in the fields of state and municipal government relations in Massachusetts. Jack possesses more than thirty-five years’ experience in state government, including fourteen years in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as a state representative from the North shore area of Boston.

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• (617) 620-9155
• jmurphy@issuesgroup.com

Tara O'Donnell

Partner

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Tara is a partner and attorney at Issues Management Group. With more than 25 years of governmental affairs experience, Tara provides day-to-day client management and counsel to a variety of clients across varied industries, including biomedical/life science; gaming interests, healthcare; financial services; insurance; pharmaceutical; technology; and telecommunications.

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• (617) 242-1970
• todonnell@issuesgroup.com

Jessica Petro

Account Manager

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Jess is a skilled writer, communicator, and manager, implementing strategic, integrated public relations campaigns across healthcare, corporate, and mission-focused clients. Also supporting Issues Management Group’s crisis communications work, Jess leads critical crisis management efforts while maintaining key relationships with clients, media, and other stakeholders.

• (617) 981-2649
• jpetro@issuesgroup.com

Anna Rabin

Vice President

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Anna is a senior member of the Issues Management Group team. Her communications experience over the past nine years at the firm spans a diverse portfolio of clients across numerous industries that include real estate and construction, corporate and financial services, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and hospitality.

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• (857) 248-5098
• arabin@issuesgroup.com

Alison Reip

HR Manager

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Alison joined IMG in 2022 bringing over five years of HR experience from the out-of-home advertising and legal services fields. She oversees all aspects of employment-related operations, including recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, benefits, compensation, and employee relations and is also responsible for the firm’s HR policies and DEI initiatives. Alison holds a BA in Political Science and History from Tulane University and is currently pursuing her MBA from Boston University.

• (857) 248-5129
• areip@issuesgroup.com

Sandra Rosado

Assistant Account Executive

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Sandra works with Issue Management Group’s public affairs team to provide both public relations and government relations services. Within her role, she also supports clients in the non-profit and real estate sectors by creating social content, writing blogs and planning fundraisers. Sandra has secured coverage for her clients in the Bay State Banner, Boston Business Journal, and El Planeta as well as facilitated interviews and onsite events. She graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a minor in Italian.

• (339) 236-4496
• srosado@issuesgroup.com

Rebecca Simmons

Senior Account Manager

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Rebecca is a Senior Account Manager at IMG, where she works on a range of complex issues across the firm’s corporate and public affairs accounts, developing strategies to deliver on clients’ earned media, thought leadership, and public awareness objectives. She takes pride in her commitment to being high touch with clients and leveraging communications campaigns to help them achieve short-term and long-term business imperatives.

Rebecca graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor’s degree in government with a specialty in American politics and public relations.

• (617) 797-7564
• rsimmons@issuesgroup.com

Jules Slater

Account Executive

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Jules is a detail-oriented young professional with a background in advocacy work and a knack for written communications. Jules is adept and adaptable, making them a reliable addition to client teams across several sectors, including healthcare, mission, and real estate.

• (857) 319-8602
• jslater@issuesgroup.com

Sheridan Wachtel

Vice President

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Sheridan oversees the firm’s marketing endeavors managing the IMG brand strategy through high profile partnerships and sponsorships with some of the northeast’s most notable institutions.

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• (617) 981-3994
• swachtel@issuesgroup.com

Tori Sullivan

Account Manager

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Tori supports Issues Management Group’s corporate, non-profit, and healthcare clients, leveraging her experience in public and media relations to every client and project. Within her role, Tori works across sectors and with all team members to identify news hooks, pitch industry-specific outlets and trades and build relationships with reporters while also developing comprehensive and integrated plans and seeing to their execution, growing clients’ brands and supporting their long-term objectives.

Tori effectively and efficiently leads her teams to drive results and meet clients’ wishes. She has successfully worked with national reporters to highlight her clients’ work and initiatives, as well as has placed LTE’s and engaged in grassroots outreach efforts to support larger campaign efforts.

Prior to joining IMG for two internships, Tori interned at the Massachusetts Port Authority in their media relations department as well as worked through college in the Northeastern University Athletics Marketing & Promotions department. Tori graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in journalism. 

• tsullivan@issuesgroup.com

T.J. Winick

Senior Vice President

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As the leader of Issues Management Group’s crisis practice, T.J. is regularly relied upon for his counsel on many delicate and high-profile issues including those involving litigation support, industrial accidents, DEI, executive misconduct, Title IX, and leadership transitions. This work is performed on behalf of publicly traded companies, small businesses, prestigious nonprofits, independent schools, colleges, and universities.

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• (617) 680-1511
• tjwinick@issuesgroup.com

Conor Yunits

Executive Vice President

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Conor is a seasoned communications strategist adept at packaging complex issues for the media, policy makers and the public, with a client portfolio that spans across Issues Management Group’s public affairs, real estate, corporate, and crisis practices.

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• (857) 276-8479
• cyunits@issuesgroup.com