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Issues Decoded
Weber Shandwick’s Public Affairs thought leadership platform, Issues Decoded, offers insight from a deep bench of Public Affairs strategists with issue-specific, political campaign and integrated media expertise from over 35 markets and every major capitol around the world.
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We are Weber Shandwick, a global public affairs agency. Clients count on us to develop breakthrough strategies that advance agendas and public opinion. In more than 50 markets around the world, and in every major capitol, we offer a deep bench of PA strategists with issue-specific, political campaign and integrated media expertise.

Editors
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Snow Hudgins
Go to the profile of Lexi Mondot
Lexi Mondot
Washington, D.C. Executive Assistant to Pam Jenkins, Global President, Public Affairs & Jim Meszaros, EVP, International Affairs, Powell Tate & Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Pam Jenkins
Pam Jenkins
Chair, Powell Tate. Global PA President, Weber Shandwick. Opinions my own. Health. Planet. Politics. Marketing. DEI. Women’s Soccer.
Go to the profile of John Files
John Files
Go to the profile of Jim Meszaros
Jim Meszaros
Washington DC | International consultant to governments, multinational corporations and foundations on global economic, trade, development and climate issues
Go to the profile of Peter Carson
Peter Carson
Washington, D.C. | North America Public Affairs Managing Director
Writers
Go to the profile of Pam Jenkins
Pam Jenkins
Chair, Powell Tate. Global PA President, Weber Shandwick. Opinions my own. Health. Planet. Politics. Marketing. DEI. Women’s Soccer.
Go to the profile of Alistair Nicholas
Alistair Nicholas
Sydney, Australia | International public affairs executive
Go to the profile of Christiaan Gevers Deynoot
Christiaan Gevers Deynoot
Brussels, Belgium (EU) | Adventurist and analyst of global affairs. Account Director, International Affairs & Climate, Public Affairs at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Francisco Lacerda
Francisco Lacerda
Sydney, Australia | Corporate communications and public relations professional
Go to the profile of Ross Williamson
Ross Williamson
Northern Ireland, UK | Innovative and strategic thinker. Creative solution-finder. Crisis management expert @WeberShandwick
Go to the profile of Laurent Chokoualé Datou
Laurent Chokoualé Datou
Brussels, Belgium (EU) | Chairman, EU Public Affairs Practice at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Paul Massey
Paul Massey
Global lead of @wssocialimpact, award-winning agency team focused on social purpose.
Go to the profile of Joey Jones
Joey Jones
Lodon, UK | Head of Public Affairs, UK at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Jill Hamilton
Jill Hamilton
Managing Director; Africa at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Estee Cheng
Estee Cheng
Singapore | Consultant to multinational and emerging companies in technology and B2B at Weber Shandwick. Observer of bots, AI and transformative tech
Go to the profile of Amanda Berenstein
Amanda Berenstein
Weber Shandwick Managing Director, Mexico. Expert in corporate social responsibility and public affairs, and engaging strategic media.
Go to the profile of Juan Luis Fernandez
Juan Luis Fernandez
Madrid, Spain | PA Senior Associate at Weber Shandwick, passionate about politics, travelling, music from the 80's, digital economy and disruptive models.
Go to the profile of Joe Farren
Joe Farren
Washington, DC. | A tech-policy focused conservationist with strong views on our sports culture. Otherwise a public affairs and corporate issues EVP.
Go to the profile of Lance Yau
Lance Yau
New York / Hong Kong | Senior Associate at Weber Shandwick Beijing
Go to the profile of Moray Macdonald
Moray Macdonald
Go to the profile of Conor Magowan
Conor Magowan
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | Director of Public Affairs, Scotland at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Monica Vicente Cristina
Monica Vicente Cristina
Brussels, Belgium | Co-Managing Director, Weber Shandwick Brussels. Advocacy. Crisis communications. Business reputation. Public Affairs.
Go to the profile of Meng Liu
Meng Liu
Go to the profile of Jon McLeod
Jon McLeod
London and Manchester | Creative lobbyist whose campaigns have won two Cannes Lions Gold awards
Go to the profile of Jacquelynne Willcox
Jacquelynne Willcox
Sydney, Australia | Corporate and Public affairs adviser. Politics and history.
Go to the profile of Vicente Rodrigo
Vicente Rodrigo
Madrid, Spain | Public Affairs and Corporate Manager at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Lydia Lee
Lydia Lee
Shanghai, China | Passionate and award-winning cross-culture marketer and communicator. Chief Strategist at Weber Shandwick China.
Go to the profile of Rodrigo Díaz
Rodrigo Díaz
Writer, creative and teacher. New tech, weird fiction and social responsability.
Go to the profile of Mark David Richards
Mark David Richards
D.C. | Sociologist, research and insights SVP KRC Research and Weber Shandwick, missionary kid, civil rights and social justice attentive, aspiring beach bum
Go to the profile of Yuka Tatsuno
Yuka Tatsuno
Tokyo, Japan | Public Affairs lead at Weber Shandwick Japan. Passionate about Japanese and international public affairs, public diplomacy and gov’t relations
Go to the profile of Kim Hudson
Kim Hudson
Johannesburg, South Africa | book and word lover and managing director of client experience at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Chris Gallup
Chris Gallup
Washington, D.C. | Public opinion aficionado, election prognosticator and Director at KRC Research and Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Paula Restrepo
Paula Restrepo
Bogotá, Colombia | Colombian and Australian, traveler, avid reader, geek, and also passionate about creative arts — Communications strategist at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Patricia Cooper
Patricia Cooper
Sacramento, California | cinephile, insatiable music lover, connector, storyteller, and Weber Shandwick Public Affairs VP
Go to the profile of Aycin Noyan
Aycin Noyan
Istanbul, Turkey | PR professional, former journalist, expert on client experience and media relations, Weber Shandwick Director
Go to the profile of Bayu Waseso
Bayu Waseso
Managing Editor, Weber Shandwick Indonesia. Corporate Communications, Business reputation and crisis communications practitioner.
Go to the profile of John Files
John Files
Washington, DC. | An ink-stained former journalist focused on positioning issues in the media, impacting policy debates and elevating corporate reputations.
Go to the profile of Luciana Barbetta
Luciana Barbetta
Brasília, Brazil, skeptical analyst, pragmatic — yet optimistic most of the time, Weber Shandwick Head of Public Affairs in Brazil
Go to the profile of Jack Leslie
Jack Leslie
Jack Leslie is a strategic communications executive, political consultant and international development activist
Go to the profile of Sally Squires
Sally Squires
Washington, DC, nutrition maven, radio commentator and Weber Shandwick SVP
Go to the profile of Anna Tobur
Anna Tobur
Brussels, Belgium | Expat, explorer and aspiring flamenco dancer. Otherwise Tech Practice lead and Account Director for Public Affairs at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Charlotte Reilly
Charlotte Reilly
Washington, DC | Solutions-oriented digital strategist focused on health, lifestyle and tech issues. VP Client Experience at Weber Shandwick.
Go to the profile of Luis Cervilla
Luis Cervilla
Brussels, Belgium | Expat but not really, child of the EU bubble. Passionate about energy and climate policies (& politics), Account Director @ Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Viktor Borecky
Viktor Borecky
Expat, a European, and an energy and geopolitics aficionado. Senior Associate @WeberShandwick
Go to the profile of Carlo De Giacomo
Carlo De Giacomo
Brussels, Belgium | Expat, globetrotter and avid reader. Otherwise, EU public affairs and political communications specialist
Go to the profile of Giulia Pastorella
Giulia Pastorella
Digital policy wonk and sports addict with a PhD and a soft spot for Cybersecurity. Associate director @webershandwick
Go to the profile of Renee Gamela
Renee Gamela
Washington DC | Public affairs and issues management consultant for clients in the financial services, government, technology, and manufacturing industries.
Go to the profile of Ted Davis
Ted Davis
Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Weber Shandwick in Minneapolis, MN.
Go to the profile of Kate Olsen
Kate Olsen
Curious wanderer, insatiable reader, fascinated problem-solver. EVP & North America Lead, Social Impact & Sustainability @ Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Kirstin Karotki
Kirstin Karotki
Go to the profile of Oliver Drewes
Oliver Drewes
Brussels, Belgium | Senior Executive Director, Public Affairs. Former cabinet member and spokesman for the European Commission.
Go to the profile of Steve Bassermann
Steve Bassermann
Senior Vice President, Powell Tate. I counsel corporations protecting reputations, building brands, passing and defeating legislation.
Go to the profile of Luciana Barbetta
Luciana Barbetta
Brasília, Brazil, skeptical analyst, pragmatic — yet optimistic most of the time, Weber Shandwick Head of Public Affairs in Brazil
Go to the profile of Erin Seidler
Erin Seidler
Memphis, TN | Senior Vice President of Health Policy and Advocacy at Weber Shandwick.
Go to the profile of Rageshri Ganguly
Rageshri Ganguly
Gurugram, Haryana, India | Account Director at Weber Shandwick India
Go to the profile of Michael Schiferl
Michael Schiferl
Chicago, IL | Executive Vice President at Weber Shandwick.
Go to the profile of Meghann Curtis
Meghann Curtis
Washington, DC | Senior Vice President, Public Affairs & Social Impact at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Paul Massey
Paul Massey
Washington, D.C. | President, Powell Tate, part of the Weber Shandwick Collective.
Go to the profile of Chris Perry
Chris Perry
Innovation Lead @ Weber Shandwick. Start-up board adviser. Student mentor.
Go to the profile of Caitlin Carroll
Caitlin Carroll
Washington, DC | Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Chris Deri
Chris Deri
New York, New York | Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & President, C-Suite Advisory at Weber Shandwick.
Go to the profile of Megumi Takayama
Megumi Takayama
Go to the profile of John McCourt
John McCourt
New York | Vice President of Social Impact at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Pam Jenkins
Pam Jenkins
Washington DC | Chair, Powell Tate. Chief Public Affairs Officer, Weber Shandwick. Opinions my own. Health. Planet. Politics. Marketing. DEI. Women’s Soccer.
Go to the profile of Teressa Wykpisz-Lee
Teressa Wykpisz-Lee
Washington DC | Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at Weber Shandwick. Co-Energy Sector Lead, North America
Go to the profile of Lance Morgan
Lance Morgan
Washington, D.C. | Chief Communications Strategist at Weber Shandwick
Go to the profile of Carolyn Sofman
Carolyn Sofman
Washington DC | Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at Powell Tate | Weber Shandwick