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APS & Associates delivers content, tactics, and strategic counsel for the public affairs sector.

Since its founding, APS has quickly gained a reputation as trusted advisors for equity-centered political candidates, private, government, philanthropy and grassroots organizations

About Us

APS is a full-service public affairs firm working with elected officials, corporations, non-profits, and communities to deliver positive social impact and equitable outcomes, locally and nationally. Our expert strategists make progressive change more accessible by supporting our clients with a range of services including communications, lobbying, research, outreach, campaign management and more. Our work leads to pivotal investments, job creation and policy changes that improve the opportunities available to underserved communities.

Using a research based approach, we leverage our experience as organizers, former governmental officials, and community leaders to deliver content, tactics and strategic counsel that makes it easier for our clients to navigate uncertainty, create change and execute strategically.

APS’ mission is to create progressive movement towards a more equitable society for all. We do this by helping leaders, communities, governments and organizations build authentic relationships, actionable strategy, and measurable social impact leading to more equitable outcomes in underserved communities.

Our Mission

Our Values

Integrity

Equity

Social Impact 

Results-Driven

Progressive

Authenticity

Our Team

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Alex P. Sims-Jones

Alex P. Sims-Jones 
 
CEO

Rachel 

Rachel F. Hoge 
Executive Vice President 

Mary Datcher 

Mary Datcher
Vice President, Communications 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Lamar C. Brown
Vice President, External Affairs 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

James Williams
CFO

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Ebonee Dawson 
Senior Political Advisor 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Jarae Hines
Senior Associate, Engagement 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Brionna Poole
Associate, Communications

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Beatrice Beirne 
Senior Associate, Research 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Allison Hunt
Allison Hunt
Associate, Fundraising 

Cicille Dan-Morton

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Cicille Dan-Morton
Political Coordinator 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Allison Hunt
Olivia Orren
Associate, Public Affairs 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Avarie Evans-Allen
Avarie Evans-Allen
Consultant 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Tasia Clark
Tasia Clark
Executive Assistant 

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Ipsita K
Project Manager

Eliza Marcus

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Eliza Marcus 
Fellow

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Karla Slatter
Book Keeper

Alex P. Sims-Jones

Elhaji Niang
Fellow

Christian Coss

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Christian Coss
Fellow

Christian Coss

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Liam Rybicki-Kler
Fellow
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