Alex Callahan, former staffer with Ontario’s Official Opposition, has been tapped to guide Strategies 360’s Public Affairs practice in Toronto.

Toronto, Ontario – Strategies 360 (S360) is expanding its Canadian practice into Ontario, with the addition of new Public Affairs Director, Alex Callahan. The new office will collaborate with S360’s Vancouver B.C. office to serve Canadian clients across the country.

Alex has over a decade of experience driving campaigns in politics and the private sector. He brings expertise in qualitative and quantitative opinion research, issue management, media training, media relations and stakeholder engagement. Most recently, he served in Ontario’s Official Opposition where he successfully built their Stakeholder Relations Department through new two-way communications channels to ensure stakeholder engagement, understanding and buy-in. His work built strong ties and trusted rapport with CEOs, Labour, NGO and industry leaders to move the Official Opposition’s positions forward.

“Alex is a real asset to our firm and to our clients who value our wrap-around services,” said Ron Dotzauer, Founder and CEO of Strategies 360. “His ability to bring analytical, creative, and relationship building skills to the table ensures that our clients get the absolute best strategies to tackle their toughest challenges.”

Prior to his work with the Official Opposition, Alex drove the New Democratic Party’s 2018 policy and platform. His work was part of a campaign that led to the caucus more than doubling and forming Official Opposition. By engaging closely with business, labour, NGO, civic and thought leaders, Alex was instrumental the development and execution of the party’s campaign.

“S360 Canada has been working across provinces to address some of our country’s most dynamic issues,” said Michael Gardnier, President of S360 Canada. “With Alex at the helm in Toronto, we will have on-the-ground expertise to support our clients across numerous industries, making an even larger impact.”

S360’s expansion into Toronto will allow the firm to provide its full suite of services for Ontario clients. This includes public policy, communications, research, and marketing and creative services. The addition also integrates with the firm’s established presence and expertise in Vancouver, British Columbia as well as across the western United States and Washington D.C.

 You can reach Alex at AlexC@strategies360.ca

Honolulu, HI – Strategies 360 (S360) – the leading public affairs, research, communications and digital marketing firm in the West – is honored to officially welcome Shan Tsutsui as Senior Vice President to the firm’s office in Hawaii.

Last Monday, news of Tsutsui stepping down as Hawaii Lieutenant Governor swept the state, and national reports announcing his resignation were featured on the biggest news sites across the county, from the Seattle Times to the Washington Post:

With last Wednesday marking his last day in public office, Tsutsui officially begins the next chapter of his 15-year career of public service to Hawaii.

“I look forward to continuing to be a part of Hawaii’s future,” Tsutsui said. “This new opportunity will allow me to build on my commitment to improving the lives of people in Hawaii by focusing on areas such as renewable energy, healthcare, education work, and partnerships with non-profits.”

Tsutsui was appointed to lieutenant governor by Gov. Neil Abercrombie in 2012 and won the seat outright in 2014. During his time as one of Hawaii’s top elected officials, Tsutsui earned a reputation as a respected consensus-builder, working effectively and cooperatively with leaders in the public and private sectors. He championed programs to help Hawaii’s youth, such as the Resources for Enrichment, Athletics and Health (REACH) Initiative which has invested nearly $3 million in Hawaii’s schools, and the Farm to School Initiative to help make school lunches healthier and locally sourced. Tsutsui also represented Maui in the Hawaii State Senate and served as Senate President.

“Shan Tsutsui has a skill set, a reputation, and a background that is unmatched in the state of Hawaii,” said Co-founder and CEO, Ron Dotzauer. “His character is emblematic of the Change Maker ethos of S360, and we are humbled to have him join the firm.”

Tsutsui will be joining the S360 Hawaii team led by veteran public affairs and economic-development strategist John White. The firm opened its Hawaii operations in 2016 and has grown to include Public Affairs Director Khara Jabola, Government Relations Director Will Kane, and Campaigns and Initiatives Manager Molly Pierce.

“Shan is joining the S360 team during a period of unprecedented growth,” said Co-Founder and President Eric Sorenson. “He will be an invaluable resource as we continue to take on the kind of projects that will shape the contours of politics and culture for years to come.”

The announcement in Hawaii comes on the heels of several other major expansions across the S360 footprint: in the month of January alone, S360 announced a new office in Sacramento and dramatic expansions in its California operations, as well as the addition of 14 new employees firm-wide.

S360 is the first public affairs firm in the West to offer a complete in-house digital, communications, and public opinion research practice. S360 combines its suite of unmatched service capabilities with a team of experts drawn from the worlds of government, politics, the news media, marketing and creative design to craft and execute strategies that help clients drive change throughout the West.