THE STRATEGY
STARTS HERE
Integrating Government Affairs, Communications, Policy and Winning Campaigns
SERVICES
& FOCUS AREAS
At the core of our work, we advance clients' public affairs goals using our experience and array of strategies.
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We help clients understand the policy and political environment and dynamics, navigate the challenging national and state policy and media landscapes, and implement their plans. By doing so, JKS clients are best positioned to achieve their goals and reduce their political risk.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Healthcare
Transportation & Infrastructure
International Relations / Trade
Workforce Development
EXECUTIVE POSITIONING
Message Development
Speech Writing
Media Training
MEDIA RELATIONS
Create Winning Media Campaigns
Media Monitoring
Writing / Placing Op-Eds
Booking Media Appearances:
Cable, Broadcast, Radio,
Print, Podcasts
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STAKEHOLDER MAPPING & ENGAGEMENT
Helping Clients Better Understand Their Ecosystem to Drive Results
COMMUNICATIONS
Message Development
Digital Engagement
GRASSROOTS COALITION BUILDING
Creating and Leveraging Coalitions and Grassroots Efforts
US HEALTH INTELLIGENCE
Analyze US political risks in medtech
and biopharma
Stakeholder Mapping + Insights
Contextualize regulatory policies,
new legislation and government
ABOUT
As a trusted resource for companies and associations,
JKS connects you to a national network of experts and advisors
to develop custom policy, communications and grassroots solutions.
JKS is the Founder and leader of the Washington Health Innovation Council, a forum for health industry leaders and change makers to connect and exchange ideas. Learn more.
WHO WE ARE
Our seasoned team has been part of winning communications and policy efforts
on the international, national and local levels.
​The team serves as independent advisors who have served in government
at the White House, Health and Human Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, State, as well as the private sector, including in-house corporate,
trade associations, non-profits and consulting firms.
JACK KALAVRITINOS
Founder, Principal
Jack Kalavritinos, a public affairs and health communications expert, has spent over 20 years working in senior corporate and association leadership and at the highest levels of government: the White House, HHS, DOL and the FDA. He serves on the APCO Worldwide International Advisory Committee, and the APCO Health Advisory Board. Jack previously served Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar as his liaison to the governors and external affairs director, and he oversaw communications for the Food and Drug Administration as associate commissioner for external affairs. He also served in the Bush Administration as a senior appointee and in the private sector for Covidien/Medtronic and the American Council of Engineering Companies.
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Catherine Grealy Cohen | Senior Consultant
Cathy Cohen is a seasoned public policy consultant and founder of Strategies for Innovative Policy Solutions, LLC, where she advises clients on healthcare and regulatory affairs. With decades of experience leading advocacy and government relations efforts, she previously headed the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Washington office, where her team was recognized among the top in the nation by The Hill.
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Cathy earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston College and holds a Master of Public Administration from American University. A Certified Association Executive (CAE), she has been recognized for her leadership by Women in Government Relations and the American Society of Association Executives.
Mia Heck | Senior Consultant
Mia Heck is a public policy consultant, advising clients on health care, regulatory strategy, and legislative affairs. She brings nearly two decades of experience in government and the private sector, including prior roles at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Change Healthcare.
Mia previously directed the Health & Human Services Task Force at the American Legislative Exchange Council, focusing on state-level health policy reform. She holds a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.B.A. from The George Washington University School of Business.
Jenni Mushynski | Managing Director
Jenni Mushynski has a background as a non-profit leader with experience in strategic communications, team leadership, and change management. In roles at major Midwest cultural institutions, she has led teams through multi-year growth and identity development initiatives from research phases to short- and long-term implementations.
Hanna Spencer | Administrative Assistant
Hanna Spencer brings nearly a decade of experience providing high-level support to C-suite executives across the nonprofit, healthcare, and higher education sectors. At JKS, she plays a key role in managing special projects, coordinating council operations, producing meetings, planning events, maintaining records, and facilitating effective communication.
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CLIENTS
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CONTACT
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