“APS & Associates has proven capabilities and experience to consult county, city, and other local government agencies in this current public affairs climate.” -Voyage Chicago

“A fresh face in an elite, white-male dominated field.” -Laura Washington, Sun-Times

A bridge that connects places that are uncomfortable with one another...

General Consulting

We build successful political & issue campaigns by leveraging our expertise and relationships. We manage how campaigns are structured and how campaign teams are developed. From the first poll to the election night party, we are invested in the success of our campaigns.

Political Strategy

We manage the real-time stakeholder communication and public affair sector relationships that are required to maintain a strong base of support and constituent engagement.

Grassroots Outreach

We facilitate the "on-the-ground" organizing tools that are required to personalize constituent engagement through canvassing, phone banks, and design of local/community and regional events.

Research

We research and create briefs to communicate policy platforms and stances on specific topics including legislative agendas, current events, and relevant public policy issues. For campaigns, we offer concise and practical political intelligence & opposition material.

Communications & Earned Media

We develop and execute specific communication plans for a myriad of objectives. We steward strategic earned media messaging and can serve as spokesperson for media inquiries.

Intergovernmental Affairs

We serve as liaison between you and multiple levels of government to push legislation, create and execute "issue campaigns," and coordinate the cultivation of relationships with elected officials.

Paid Media (Digital, TV, Mail)

We develop and place external paid marketing efforts through social/digital, tv and mail.

Fundraising

Operations

In the Press

"Seeing President Obama come back to Chicago to make sure his roots are rebuilt, it's really exciting to know he picked Chicago and picked the South Side," said Alex Sims, 2012 Obama campaign regional director.

Black politicians launch training program for next generation: The program, called the Black Bench, will launch on Martin Luther King Day and is co-chaired by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Jacky Grimshaw.

"Alex’s support and guidance were critical to AARP’s success in our first year of Chicago advocacy: two successful advocacy campaigns — one on utilities, another on the passage of an accessory dwelling unit ordinance. As a result, AARP Illinois has now established itself as an important voice and policy expert on issues for older adults in Chicago."

9 of Chicago’s most influential Black leaders are making real strides toward diversity at the city’s top institutions, from CPS to the Cubs

Promoting Equal Opportunity and Preserving Democracy: An Interview With Public Affairs Consultant Alexandra Sims

For black Chicago, feeling empowered isn’t the same as winning power

New bid for TRONC— Meet the CONNECTORS to the black vote — PATTI BLAGOJEVICH goes off on TRUMP’s favorite network

Meet Alexandra Sims of APS & Associates

Alex Sims: Chicago’s very own political strategist and ‘Olivia Pope’

Forging New Paths: Alexandra Sims

Message to Dems in governor’s race: Listen to black community