Daniel F. Cence
Chief Executive Officer
Steve McElhinney
Chief Financial Officer
Conor Yunits
Senior Vice President
Rich Copp
Senior Vice President
Maureen Glynn
Partner
Tara O'Donnell
Partner
Roger Donoghue
Partner
John E. Murphy, Jr.
Partner
Jan E. Goldstein
Senior Vice President
T.J. Winick
Senior Vice President
Maddie Clair
Managing Director
Peter D. Coffin
Managing Director
Molly Horan
Managing Director
Katie Daigle-Alexander
Vice President
Daniel Manning
Vice President
Jackson Murphy
Vice President
Anna Rabin
Vice President
Sheridan Wachtel
Vice President
Sara Mattioli
Controller
Kathy Bell
Vice President
Alison Reip
HR Generalist
Sean Hathaway
Senior Account Director
Riva Cheses
Account Director
Ryan D'Orazio
Director of Paid Digital Media
Evan White
Account Director
Bianca Hanson
Senior Creative Specialist
Erika Berglund
Account Manager
Annie Farber
Account Manager
Jessica Petro
Account Manager
Tori Sullivan
Senior Account Executive
Lindsay Antaya
Account Executive
DJ Cence
Account Executive
Julianne Hester
Account Executive
Jules Slater
Account Executive
Samantha Brunk
Assistant Account Executive
Jaymie Caponigro
Creative Account Coordinator
Lauren Weinstein
Digital Marketing Specialist
Shallom O. Adewale
Account Coordinator
Jack Creonte
Account Coordinator
Lauren Durniak
Account Coordinator
Elizabeth Gleason
Account Coordinator
Caroline Power
Marketing & Account Coordinator
Sandra Rosado
Account Coordinator
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
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
Conor Yunits
Senior 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
Rich Copp
Senior 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
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.
- (857) 289-3919
- mglynn@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.
- (617) 242-1970
- todonnell@issuesgroup.com
Roger Donoghue
Partner
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Roger is a partner 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
John E. Murphy, Jr.
Partner
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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
Jan E. Goldstein
Senior Vice President
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Jan is a mission-focused communications strategist with three decades of public relations agency and in-house nonprofit experience. She is passionate about effectively positioning organizations with their key audiences and telling their stories in compelling ways.
- (617) 851-4065
- jgoldstein@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.
- (617) 680-1511
- tjwinick@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
Peter D. Coffin
Managing Director
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Peter oversees Issues Management Group’s digital and creative team and works across the agency to fully integrate digital wherever possible. The team’s portfolio spans clients in real estate, entertainment, healthcare, corporate, government relations, and mission-driven organizations.
- (857) 301-3301
- pcoffin@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.
- (617) 620-5648
- mhoran@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.
- (857) 276-4174
- kdaigle@issuesgroup.com
Daniel Manning
Vice President
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Dan is a skilled public affairs consultant with over a decade of state and municipal government experience. He joined Issues Management Group in 2022 from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s office, where he served as Director of External Affairs and formerly worked for the City of Boston.
- (857) 393-8425
- dmanning@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
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
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.
- (617) 981-3994
- swachtel@issuesgroup.com
Sara Mattioli
Controller
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- (857) 321-2206
- smattioli@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
Alison Reip
HR Generalist
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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
Sean Hathaway
Senior Account Director
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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
Riva Cheses
Account Director
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- (857) 248-5138
- rcheses@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
Evan White
Account Director
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- (617) 680-3483
- ewhite@issuesgroup.com
Bianca Hanson
Senior Creative Specialist
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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
Erika Berglund
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
Annie Farber
Account Manager
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- (617) 981-2194
- afarber@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
Tori Sullivan
Senior Account Executive
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- tsullivan@issuesgroup.com
Lindsay Antaya
Account Executive
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- (857) 319-8625
- lantaya@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
Julianne Hester
Account Executive
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- (857) 319-8595
- jhester@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
Samantha Brunk
Assistant Account Executive
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Samantha is a goal-oriented communicator with a background in consumer public relations and social media. Samantha’s experience in communications and client relations further support her roster of real estate and healthcare clients. She attended the University of Oregon where she studied public relations.
- (857) 319-8615
- sbrunk@issuesgroup.com
Jaymie Caponigro
Creative Account Coordinator
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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
Lauren Weinstein
Digital Marketing Specialist
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Lauren specializes in digital metrics, analytics, and media placements. She works closely with teams on the implementation, execution, and optimization of campaigns on all digital platforms. Certified in Google Ads, Lauren provides valuable expertise to the clients she serves.
- (857) 319-8587
- lweinstein@issuesgroup.com
Shallom O. Adewale
Account Coordinator
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- (617) 721-9476
- sadewale@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
Lauren Durniak
Account Coordinator
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- (857) 319-8589
- ldurniak@issuesgroup.com
Elizabeth Gleason
Account Coordinator
- (857) 319-8609
- egleason@issuesgroup.com
- she/her/hers
Caroline Power
Marketing & Account Coordinator
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Caroline comes to IMG as a recent graduate of the University of Dayton with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a concentration in journalism. She is an integral part of the firm’s marketing and new business efforts supporting the team on social media, events, writing, and email marketing.
- (857) 268-0668
- cpower@issuesgroup.com
Sandra Rosado
Account Coordinator
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- (339) 236-4496
- srosado@issuesgroup.com