Dale Florio has been invited to be a Visiting Associate at the Eagleton Institute of Politics for the 2010-2011 academic year. In this capacity he will share his perspectives with graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in classes and other programs at Eagleton. Dale will also share his views and ideas about how the Eagleton Institute can become even more effective in linking the study of politics with day-to-day practices.

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PPAG's Al Gaburo was formally named Chairman of the Somerset County Republican Organization and Shamil Rodriguez will serve on the new Exectutive Board of the Mercer County Democrats.

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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”:

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. ###