Experts

Seasoned professionals with deep expertise in government affairs, public policy, and strategic communications.

Each member of the Phoenix Strategies, Inc. team brings over 25 years of experience in developing and implementing political and public affairs strategies for measurable business outcomes, designing and managing successful messaging campaigns, and driving public policy for innovation and business growth.

[{"name":"Nigel Stephens","image":"https:\/\/phoenixstrategies.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nigel-Stephens.webp","title":"Founder & Principal","bio":"Nigel has over 25 years of experience in legislation and public policy, government relations, and public affairs. He has worked in the Congress, on political campaigns, and in the private sector to drive initiatives around innovation and IT modernization, small business and entrepreneurship, minority business development, modernizing government, and economic development.<\/p>\nPrior to launching Phoenix Strategies, Inc., Nigel led government affairs offices for two Fortune 500 IT service and software providers with a significant footprint in the Public Sector (Accenture Federal Services and Infor). He has served in both Chambers of Congress as Chief of Staff for Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY), Professional Staff on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Legislative Assistant for Rep. Albert R. Wynn (MD).<\/p>\nNigel serves on the Corporate Advisory Council for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF), on the Board of Directors of the Washington Government Relations Group (WGRG), and on the GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Council (GAP-FAC).<\/p>\n","experience":"25+ years"},{"name":"Aisha Mills","image":"https:\/\/phoenixstrategies.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Aisha-Mills.jpeg","title":"","bio":"Aisha is an industry-leading public affairs strategist, strategic communications expert, and political operative renowned for her ability to unite diverse stakeholders – activists, business leaders, policy makers, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions – to develop innovative policies, programs and products that foster equitable growth and maximize social impact.<\/p>\nHer experience includes serving as a resident fellow at Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, shaping policy during the Obama Administration as a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, and leading the National Institute for Reproductive Health, LGBTQ Victory Fund, and Congressional Black Caucus PAC.<\/p>\nAisha is also highly skilled at leveraging media as an advocacy tool to engage, inform, and activate broad audiences and is a regular voice on MSNBC, CNN, and Bloomberg News. Aisha is a trustee of the Century Foundation, a progressive, independent think tank founded in 1919 that is one of the oldest public policy research institutes in the country.<\/p>\n","experience":"25+ years"},{"name":"Brian Glackin","image":"https:\/\/phoenixstrategies.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Brian-Glackin.jpeg","title":"","bio":"Brian Glackin (Brian Glackin Associates) is an accomplished government relations executive with a deep understanding of both the Executive and Legislative Branches. Before founding BGA, Mr. Glackin was a partner at The Livingston Group, a widely respected lobbying firm started by former House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bob Livingston (R-LA).<\/p>\nHe previously served as Senior Vice President at SICPA Product Security, Vice President of Government Relations at Cobham PLC, and as Vice President for Maritime and Homeland Security at DRS Technologies. Mr. Glackin is a retired Navy Captain and served as the Deputy Director of the Navy Appropriations Matters office where he was responsible for coordinating the Navy’s budget with Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n","experience":"30+ years"},{"name":"Greg Willis, Esq.","image":"https:\/\/phoenixstrategies.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Greg-Willis.jpeg","title":"","bio":"Greg began his public service career in Washington as Speech Writer and Counsel to Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and then became General Counsel and procurement policy advisor to both Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) and Chairwoman Mary Landrieu (D-LA) on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. He returned to service as the Legislative Director for Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL).<\/p>\nIn the private sector, he served as Counsel and as Vice President for Business Policy for the US Telecom Association and later he helped launch Bridgestage Capital, a full-service business development, investment, and venture brokerage firm.<\/p>\n","experience":"25+ years"},{"name":"Paul Cambon","image":"https:\/\/phoenixstrategies.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Paul-Cambon.jpeg","title":"","bio":"Paul Cambon is a founding partner of the Livingston Group, which has had a strategic alliance with Jones Walker since 1999. Drawing on his knowledge and experience, he has helped a variety of clients attain policy, regulatory, and legislative goals with key members of various congressional committees, the White House, and executive branch agencies.<\/p>\nPrior to joining Jones Walker, Paul worked for Congressman Bob Livingston for more than 20 years, serving as legislative director and associate appropriations committee staffer. In this capacity, Paul was a primary advisor on all federal appropriations and related congressional authorization committees as well as federal agency and executive branch policy matters.<\/p>\nThrough this involvement, Paul has developed a vast network of contacts in the federal, congressional, and private sectors. He also has acquired extensive experience in the development and implementation of the 12 annual appropriations measures, related authorization bills, and federal agency and executive branch programmatic, jurisdictional, and policy issues.<\/p>\n","experience":"25+ years"},{"name":"Trey Hodgkins","image":"https:\/\/phoenixstrategies.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Trey-Hodgkins.jpeg","title":"","bio":"Trey is the premier subject matter expert in the areas of acquisition and procurement of innovative IT products and services in the Public Sector. With over 35 years in the Federal, State and Local government arenas, Trey has been an advisor to government agencies and private sector on policies related to information technology hardware, software, services and solutions acquisition.<\/p>\nTrey has served as the Senior VP of TechAmerica and later as Senior VP of the Information Technology Alliance for Public Sector (ITAPS), a division of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). He currently serves as a subject matter expert for the DHS Information and Communication Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Group and as a Director of the Procurement Round Table.<\/p>\n","experience":"35+ years"},{"name":"Zina Pierre, Ph.D.","image":"https:\/\/phoenixstrategies.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Zina-Pierre.webp","title":"","bio":"Dr. Pierre is a distinguished leader with over 30 years of experience in the national political landscape, specializing in strategic outreach, public\/private partnerships, and business engagement. She has provided counsel to national unions, civil rights organizations such as the NAACP, and prominent political entities including the Democratic National Committee (DNC).<\/p>\nHer expertise also extends to advising presidential campaigns, including serving as National Director for African American Faith Outreach for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.<\/p>\nDr. Pierre has served on numerous boards including the National Council of Negro Women, Greater Washington Urban League, Board of Visitors for Lincoln University, The White House Project, the Ms. Foundation, and currently serves as President of the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation.<\/p>\n","experience":"30+ years"}]

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