We offer strategic solutions to advance policy, engage stakeholders, and drive progress at every level of government.
We’re more than strategists—we’re connectors, problem-solvers, and advocates for meaningful change. Our team brings decades of experience navigating the intersection of government, law, and community to help organizations achieve their goals and make a measurable impact.
Lisa Duarte
President + CEOPh: 517.980.5896
E: lduarte@podstrategies.com
David Adeleye
Government Relations Director + Counsel
Jacqueline Duarte
Government Relations Associate
Jim Durkin
Of Counsel
Mary Hanahan
Senior Government Relations Director + Counsel
Maria Virginia Martinez
Senior Government Relations Director + Counsel
Connor McDermott
Senior Government Relations DirectorAlexandra Gore
Operations ManagerRuth Kim
Project Assistant
Micaela Vargas
Chief of Staff, VP of Strategic InitiativesBringing Public, Private, and Community Interests Together
We know progress doesn’t happen in a silo. That’s why we bridge the gap between stakeholders, decision-makers, and the communities they serve. By combining deep policy expertise with authentic engagement, we deliver strategies that align priorities and drive results.
What sets us apart
→ A proven track record of advancing key legislation and initiatives
→ Expertise across local, state and federal government affairs
→ A commitment to building relationships rooted in trust and transparency
