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.

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

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.

TEAM

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.