Sonia Delgado Named New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business   Sonia Delgado, of Princeton Public Affairs Group, was recently named as one of New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business by NJBIZ. The “Best 50 Women in Business” award program honors New Jersey’s most dynamic women business leaders. The awards recognize the impact women in business have made in creating jobs and building communities in New Jersey. As a principal in the largest state public affairs firm in the country, Delgado possesses wide-ranging health care experience in strategic planning and management of legislative and regulatory issues. She is a seasoned health care professional with over fifteen years experience in health care policy, program development, and administration. Last year, she was named by HealthSense as one of the State’s most influential professionals in the health care arena. In March 2005, she was recognized by the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey and given the Public Policy Service award in recognition of her talent, leadership and service within the Hispanic medical and business community. Delgado recently served as acting Chairwoman of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has also served as an adjunct and associate professor at Seton Hall University and the New School for Social Research. She is a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, New Jersey Initiatives Advisory Committee and the Board of Trustees of the Community Health Law Project. She is also the Chairman of Presbyterian Homes and Services. In addition to her community involvement, Delgado is committed to supporting the inclusion of women and minorities in New Jersey politics and government. As part of her advocacy, she serves as an active board member of the Power and Money List, a member of the New Jersey Women’s Political Caucus and the Latinas United for Political Empowerment, where she was awarded their highest honor in 2005 for her contributions and support of Latinas in New Jersey. ###

 

Smith appointed to
Public Affairs Council
Board of Directors

 

 

David Smith, of Princeton Public Affairs Group, has been appointed to the Public Affairs Council Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning in October 2006. Along with serving on the Board of Directors, Mr. Smith will also continue to serve on the “Ethics and Standards Task Force” for the PAC, which he was appointed to in May 2006, and is charged with creating and implementing ethics and standard for lobbyists and governmental affairs professionals throughout the country.  “I am honored to be appointed to the Board of Directors and look forward to continuing to work with all those involved with the PAC and its first class operation,” said Smith.

The Public Affairs Council, based in Washington, D.C. is the premier association for public affairs professionals and provides unique information, training and other resources to its members to support their effective participation in government, community and public relations activities at all levels. More than 500 member corporations, associations and consulting firms work together to enhance the value and professionalism of the public affairs practice.  Launched in 1954 at the urging of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Public Affairs Council has a longstanding reputation for anticipating public affairs professionals' needs. Thousands of member-company employees take advantage of its programs and services each year.

 

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