Daniel F. Cence
Chief Executive Officer
Kathy Bell
Vice President
Molly Horan Capen
Managing Director
DJ Cence
Account Manager
Maddie Clair
Managing Director
Rich Copp
Executive Vice President
Robert Coughlin
Senior Advisor
Katie Daigle-Alexander
Vice President
Rachael Dane
Vice President
Roger Donoghue
Senior Advisor
Rebecca Doran
Vice President
Alexa Echeverria
Account Executive
Annie Farber
Vice President
Maureen Glynn
Partner
CJ Kuechler
Assistant Account Executive
Jenn Martin
Account Executive
Steve McElhinney
Chief Financial Officer
Stephanie Milazzo
Senior Accountant
Isabelle Montez
Account Coordinator
Jackson Murphy
Vice President
John E. Murphy, Jr.
Senior Advisor
Riley Murphy
Account Coordinator
Jessica Petro
Senior Account Manager
Anna Rabin
Vice President
Alison Reip
Vice President, Operations
Tori Sullivan
Senior Account Manager
Hannah Wise
Account Coordinator
Conor Yunits
Executive Vice President
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.
- (617) 777-8974
- dcence@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.
- (617) 733-1327
- kbell@issuesgroup.com
Molly Horan Capen
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.
- (617) 620-5648
- mhoran@issuesgroup.com
DJ Cence
Account Manager
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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.
- (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.
- (508) 801-1949
- rcopp@issuesgroup.com
Robert Coughlin
Senior Advisor
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Robert is a senior advisor at Issues Management Group, informing and supporting the strategic growth of the firm’s life sciences vertical. He is also a Managing Director and the New England Life Science and Healthcare Practice Group lead at JLL. Robert served as the President & CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) for thirteen years where he advanced Massachusetts's leadership in the life sciences industry.
- robert.coughlin@jll.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.
- (857) 276-4174
- kdaigle@issuesgroup.com
Rachael Dane
Vice President
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Rachael Dane is an accomplished communications professional with 18 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and executive leadership across academic, legal, and public sectors. Her work has included leading rebranding initiatives and developing proactive and crisis communication materials to reach key audiences. Before joining IMG, Rachael was at Harvard University where she served as the Director of Media Relations & Communications, advising senior leadership on strategic communications and crisis management. Rachael’s experience also includes roles on the internal communications teams for both Northeastern University and Ropes & Gray, LLC. Rachael’s expertise extends to political communications, having served as Chief Speechwriter and Deputy Press Secretary for Governor Deval Patrick, and as the Director of Communications in the Executive Office of Education and Deputy Director of Communications in the Executive Office of Administration and Finance.
- (857) 248-5170
- rdane@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.
- (617) 827-5998
- rdonoghue@issuesgroup.com
Rebecca Doran
Vice President
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Rebecca is a Vice President 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
- rdoran@issuesgroup.com
Alexa Echeverria
Account Executive
Alexa is a communications professional who works with clients across the real estate, health care, corporate and mission-focused sectors. In her role, she supports the development and execution of strategic public relations campaigns. Her previous agency experience working with hospitality, consumer and lifestyle brands helped her develop a strong foundation in writing, strategic communications, media relations and project management. Alexa graduated from Emerson College with a double major in Public Relations and Political Communications.
- (857) 208-5858
- aecheverria@issuesgroup.com
Annie Farber
Vice President
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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
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.
- (617) 875-7222
- mglynn@issuesgroup.com
CJ Kuechler
Assistant Account Executive
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CJ is an adaptable and driven young professional who supports client teams across various industries including mission, healthcare, and real estate. Within her role, she also supports the digital team in creating content for social media accounts and blogs. Her background is in marketing, communications, and advocacy work. CJ graduated from Suffolk University with a degree in public relations and a minor in creative writing.
- (857) 283-6564
- ckuechler@issuesgroup.com
Jenn Martin
Account Executive
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Jenn is a creative and driven public relations professional who supports client teams across the healthcare sector in the New York office. Her background is in public relations and social media, having previously worked in agency settings serving financial services, tech, non-profit, and healthcare clients. In these prior roles, Jenn secured coverage on a variety of topics in media spanning audiences. Jenn graduated from Tulane University with a bachelor’s degree in communications and minors in sociology and marketing and management.
- (646) 276-3343
- jmartin@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.
- (617) 671-5813
- smcelhinney@issuesgroup.com
Stephanie Milazzo
Senior Accountant
- smilazzo@issuesgroup.com
Isabelle Montez
Account Coordinator
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Isabelle is a communications professional, who works with clients across real estate, healthcare, and public affairs. She helps clients navigate an evolving media landscape through strategic communications that achieve both short-term impact and long-term success. Isabelle draws on her previous experience in the nonprofit sector, where she collaborated with various organizations to support in message crafting, stakeholder engagement, and media outreach across diverse communities. Isabelle holds a Bachelors Degree in Public Relations from Emerson College, with minors in Nonprofit Communications and History.
- (617) 981-3994
- imontez@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.
- (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.
- (617) 620-9155
- jmurphy@issuesgroup.com
Riley Murphy
Account Coordinator
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Riley is a communications professional supporting clients across the healthcare, real estate, and public affairs sectors at Issues Management Group. In her role, she contributes to a range of communication and advocacy efforts, including media relations, digital work, research, and strategic client support. She brings an adaptable and organized approach to her work across a variety of client needs and priorities. Riley earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Saint Anselm College.
- (857) 283-6552
- rmurphy@issuesgroup.com
Jessica Petro
Senior 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.
- (857) 248-5098
- arabin@issuesgroup.com
Alison Reip
Vice President, Operations
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Alison joined IMG in 2022 and leads the firm’s human resources functions, including recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, professional development, performance management, benefits, compensation, and employee relations. Using her strong research and analytical skills, Alison has played a strategic role in shaping the firm’s compliance programs, HR policies, DEI initiatives, and talent development plans during her tenure. As a member of the Operations Team, Alison also plays a role in the firm’s business development efforts and helps manage general office operations.
Previously, Alison held HR roles in the out-of-home advertising and legal services fields, working with employees across the country. She holds a BA in Political Science and History from Tulane University, where she graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors, and received her MBA with highest honors from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. She is also certified through the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP) and is a Certified ScrumMaster (PSM-1).
- (857) 248-5129
- areip@issuesgroup.com
Tori Sullivan
Senior 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
Hannah Wise
Account Coordinator
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Hannah is a communications professional supporting clients across the healthcare, real estate, and public affairs sectors at Issues Management Group (IMG). She brings strong research, writing, and digital media skills to her client work. Prior to joining IMG, Hannah worked in communications, public affairs, and media relations for organizations including a municipal government, a political action committee, a public affairs agency, and a healthcare system. Hannah graduated from Boston University in May 2025 with bachelor's degrees in political science and public relations.
- (857) 319-8602
- hwise@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.
- (857) 276-8479
- cyunits@issuesgroup.com