Patti McGuire Joins Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc.

The Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc., the premiere lobbying and communications firm in New Jersey, announced that Patricia McGuire has joined the firm bringing over twenty seven years of political and government affairs experience in New Jersey.

“We are excited to have Patti join our dedicated and successful government and public affairs team,” said Dale Florio. “Her role at our firm will help strengthen our reach in the New Jersey political arena.”

Most recently Ms. McGuire served as Deputy Chief of Staff for three years to Governor Jon S. Corzine.  Ms. McGuire coordinated Governor Corzine’s legislative and budgetary initiatives.  She also worked on behalf of the Governor’s office with advocacy groups, legislators, local elected officials and the Commissioners to develop policy on behalf of the Administration.  

Ms. McGuire has been an advisor to United States Senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez.  In addition to serving as Chief of Staff to then Congressman Robert Menendez she also was the State Director for then United States Senator Jon S. Corzine.

During her endeavors Ms. McGuire has been a political consultant for numerous campaigns in New Jersey including serving as Political Director for President Clinton, State Director for Kerry for President and Coordinated Campaign Director in the 1997 Governor’s race.

Prior to joining Governor Corzine’s administration Ms. McGuire was co-owner of Front Porch Strategies a grass roots advocacy firm.

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Dale Florio named one of the most influential people in the Garden State in January 2009 issue of New Jersey Monthly’s “The Power Issue”:

Dale Florio

Lobbyist

Florio’s lobbying firm, Princeton Public Affairs Group, one of the highest paid in the state, has clients from both sides of the aisle despite Florio’s role as longtime chairman of the Republican party in Somerset County. It testifies to his effectiveness and credibility. A strong fundraiser and political organizer, Florio, 53, has made Somerset a key Republican stronghold. His hands-on involvement helped him deliver the county to Leonard Lance, the Republican who just won the congressional seat in Florio’s district.

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Smith re-appointed to
Public Affairs Council
Board of Directors

 

During the annual meeting of the Public Affairs Council, the nations largest organization for public affairs professionals, David Smith was re-appointed to the Board of Directors through October 2010. Mr. Smith was first appointed in October of 2006 to a two-year term after serving on a special task force to create ethics for lobbyist across the country.

The Public Affairs Council, based in Washington, D.C. is the premier association for public affairs professionals and provides unique information, training and otherresources 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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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. ###