For Leaders Who Value Public Trust
Engaged Public Affairs advises leaders at the intersection of government, public trust, and corporate responsibility. We help organizations navigate complex political environments, make sound decisions, communicate those decisions to stakeholders, and build durable coalitions that advance policy, protect reputation, and deliver meaningful community impact.
Our Services
Our team brings uncommon perspective and judgment, shaped by experience at the highest levels of public decision‑making and private‑sector leadership.
We understand how policy is made, how narratives take shape, and how trust is built—or lost—in public view. Our team includes a former elected official, senior government executives, a former journalist, and corporate communications leaders. This blend enables us to anticipate political dynamics, manage second‑ and third‑order consequences, and prepare leaders to perform with clarity and credibility under scrutiny.
Building advocates is central to our work. We convene, align, and sustain partnerships across government, business, media, and community stakeholders—turning competing interests into coordinated action and durable outcomes.
Public and Governmental
Policy, Planning, & Change Management
We design and deliver complex public initiatives by aligning internal teams and external partners around shared priorities, coordinated engagement, and actionable, execution‑ready roadmaps.
Public Engagement & Facilitation
We design inclusive processes that reconcile differing interests, strengthen legitimacy, reduce conflict, and improve outcomes.
We help organizations explain complex decisions with clarity to enhance transparency and reinforce public confidence through thoughtful engagement and clear communication.
Customer & Constituent Service Strategy
We enhance service delivery by improving workflows, setting clear standards, and equipping teams with the training they need to excel.
Our approach improves responsiveness, strengthens trust, and reinforces organizational reputation through consistent, high‑quality interactions.
Corporate and Private Sector
Government Relations & Coalition Building
Our team helps clients reduce political risk and advance policy goals by aligning decision‑makers, stakeholders, and partners around clear priorities and advocacy.
We help our clients navigate complex regulatory and policy issues through informed strategy and proactive engagement.
Strategic Communications & Reputation Management
We shape narratives, strengthen credibility, and engage media and decision‑makers with precision. We navigate high‑pressure moments through disciplined messaging and rigorous risk analysis. We also prepare leaders to perform under scrutiny with clarity, confidence, and control.
Market Entry, Expansion, & Community Alignment
We help businesses grow. Our team builds customized playbooks that will improve customer brands and accelerate growth in new or competitive markets.
Our expertise lies in targeted marketing, earned and social media, community partnerships and philanthropic strategies.
Our Focus
Our team brings uncommon perspective and judgment, shaped by experience at the highest levels of public decision‑making and private‑sector leadership.
We understand how policy is made, how narratives take shape, and how trust is built—or lost—in public view. Our team includes a former elected official, senior government executives, a former journalist, and corporate communications leaders. This blend enables us to anticipate political dynamics, manage second‑ and third‑order consequences, and prepare leaders to perform with clarity and credibility under scrutiny.
Building advocates is central to our work. We convene, align, and sustain partnerships across government, business, media, and community stakeholders—turning competing interests into coordinated action and durable outcomes.
Our Team
Marianne Bichsel
Marianne Bichsel’s career spans the public and private sectors, advising mayors, governors, members of Congress, and corporate executives on communications, public policy, and coalition building.
As Vice President of External Affairs for Comcast, she led community impact, government relations, and communications. She transformed the company’s community investment, communications, and outreach strategies to strengthen its brand and advocacy capacity.
Julie Anderson
Julie Anderson is recognized for her steady leadership during critical times for public trust and institutional credibility. Her extensive career includes roles in elected office, state government, nonprofit leadership, and business advocacy, all focused on ethical governance and coalition building.
With over a decade as a countywide elected executive in Pierce County, Julie oversaw elections, records, and significant public budgets while implementing reforms in transparency and technology.
Natasha Jones
Natasha Jones is a customer service, communications, and technology leader with two decades of experience across public-sector organizations. Her career has centered on improving service delivery, optimizing customer communications, and implementing equitable, customer-focused technology solutions.
She served in communications and customer service roles for five King County Executives, most recently as Director of Customer Service, where she modernized the customer experience through CRM systems, cloud-based contact center platforms, and emerging technologies.
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