860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn
"I love what I do. I love puzzles. I'm curious and enjoy working with a team to find solutions to the challenges presented to us. Each day is different and I get to pull together a diverse group which shares a common goal to improve a situation. Add politics to the mix and where else could you find such a daily adventure?"
2) AccentCare
3) Adobe, Inc.
4) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.
5) Association of Social Work Boards
6) Atrium LLC
10) BrightPath
11) Brooker Memorial
13) CCA Analytics
14) Churchill Downs Incorporated
16) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
17) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC
19) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.
20) CT Coalition to End Homelessness
24) CT-NAELA Chapter
25) Environmental Litigation Group PC
26) EverDriven
29) International Bottled Water Association
30) Johnson Controls
33) Lyft, Inc.
35) New England Science & Sailing Foundation
37) NRG Energy, Inc.
38) Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling
40) Payactiv
41) Plastics Industry Association
42) RELX Inc.
43) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
44) ROVAC
45) Sea Research Foundation, Inc.
49) Tekni-Plex, Inc
51) The Children's Law Center of CT, Inc.
53) Theraplant, LLC
54) Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund
56) Town of Somers
58) Tri-S Environmental Services, Inc.
61) VRSim, Inc
62) Walgreen Co.
63) Wilhusky, LLC
20+ years
In 2020, named by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the top 50 most influential people in Hartford.
In 2017 she was honored as "Practitioner of the Year" by the Greater CT Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
In 2005, recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of eight top woman business owners.
Developed and implemented several Connecticut market entry initiatives for a global banking interest, outpatient medical and behavior health facilities and a renewable energy company.
Led several multi-organizational coalitions to pass landmark legislation on scholarship funding, tort reform, energy deregulation, managed care regulation and tax initiative opposition.
Drives business strategy and best practices for two separate and widely respected companies.
Appointed by the Mayor of Hartford to Chair the Hartford Parking Authority.
Prior to starting Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. (S&L) in 1983 and Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations in 1988, served as Director of External and Public Affairs for a highly respected statewide medical and vocational rehabilitation organization.
Member and Secretary of the University of Saint Joseph Board of Trustees and chairs the Academic Women's Leadership. Vice Chair of the Washington-based Public Affairs Council, a professional association of corporate/national organizations.
Holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Finance from the Rensselaer Lally School of Business and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Leadership and Community Development from Springfield College. Participated in select executive level programs at Stanford University and McGill University. In addition, participated in the Yale School of Management leadership program.
860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn
"We've been nationally recognized for our integrated public relations/government relations services as well as leveraging social media to impact government actions; we set the tone for building a prosperous future for our clients. Any problem can be solved and any issue can be resolved with strategic thinking and bringing the right people to the table. That is our culture at Sullivan & LeShane."
2) AccentCare
3) Adobe, Inc.
4) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.
5) Association of Social Work Boards
6) Atrium LLC
10) BrightPath
11) Brooker Memorial
13) CCA Analytics
14) Churchill Downs Incorporated
16) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
17) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC
19) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.
20) CT Coalition to End Homelessness
24) CT-NAELA Chapter
25) Environmental Litigation Group PC
26) EverDriven
29) International Bottled Water Association
30) Johnson Controls
33) Lyft, Inc.
35) New England Science & Sailing Foundation
37) NRG Energy, Inc.
38) Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling
40) Payactiv
41) Plastics Industry Association
42) RELX Inc.
43) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
44) ROVAC
45) Sea Research Foundation, Inc.
49) Tekni-Plex, Inc
51) The Children's Law Center of CT, Inc.
53) Theraplant, LLC
54) Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund
56) Town of Somers
58) Tri-S Environmental Services, Inc.
61) VRSim, Inc
62) Walgreen Co.
63) Wilhusky, LLC
20+ years
In 2020, recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the top 50 most influential people in Hartford.
Secured the initial state funding needed for UConn to build Gampel Pavilion.
Led the government relations team for several industry mergers requiring approvals from the Office of the Attorney General, State Legislature and other regulatory bodies.
Point person working with the City of Stamford, resulting in $240 million in infrastructure funds.
Sought after political strategist with close ties to every major statewide and local political leader in the state.
Drives business strategy and best practices for two separate and widely respected companies.
A veteran political strategist, played key roles in the presidential campaigns of Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and former Senator Robert Dole, as well the campaigns of former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Senator Joseph Lieberman and several Connecticut governors. Most recently served as a senior adviser for two U.S. Senate campaigns and trusted thought leader for two Connecticut Governors.
Graduate of Fairfield University with a BS in Sociology.
Began lobbying career with the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and then with Connecticut's largest beverage trade association. In 1983, joined his partner Paddi LeShane in founding S&L and, five years later, they founded Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc. (SLPR)
860-560-0000
287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06106,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Animals/Agriculture, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn
"My passion is working with a variety of clients from different industries, ranging from cities to the private sector to the not-for-profit world. It's all about finding wins for the client, and Sullivan & LeShane gives me the opportunity to do that on a daily basis."
3) Association of Social Work Boards
7) Brinc Drones
10) Churchill Downs Incorporated
11) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
12) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC
13) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.
14) Connecticut Data Collaborative
18) Johnson Controls
20) Kirchhoff Property Management, Inc.
21) Life Science Logistics, LLC
23) NRG Energy, Inc.
24) Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling
26) Payactiv
27) Port Eastside
28) Revenue Based Finance Coalition
29) ROVAC
30) Specialty Equipment Market Association
33) The Connecticut Project Action Fund
34) Theraplant, LLC
36) Walgreen Co.
0-5 years
Past president of CT Conference of Municipalities
Recipient of Connecticut Magazine's "Forty under 40" award.
While serving as Mayor, passed municipal budgets, negotiated union contracts, deal with numerous crisis' and natural disasters.
Recognized on several fronts for achievements within the municipal sector. Also served as the Government Affairs Director for a multi-state waste and recycling company dealing with municipal and state policy.
Was elected as the youngest mayor in the state at age 22.
Served eight years in office as Mayor of the Town of Torrington.
