Ashlyn Shockley The Satcher Group 202.285.5570 ashockley@satchergroup.com
Launch of The Satcher Group
New firm to provide public health consulting and government affairs services
Atlanta, GA (MMD Newswire) January 29, 2013 -- The Satcher Group announced its official launch today. The firm provides government affairs services to Atlanta-based organizations and helps develop communication strategies for public health-related issues. Led by principals with extensive government experience, The Satcher Group core strategic philosophy is based on the fact that local organizations can be better represented in Washington by partners who are locally accessible and therefore have a deep understanding of the organization and the environment in which it operates. Additionally, The Satcher Group helps support efforts to bridge the gap between good public health science and the audience in need of that information.
"I am pleased to be a part of this effort," said Daraka Satcher, who serves as CEO and is also a partner with the Pendleton Group. "We saw a need and decided to develop an initiative to respond. I also look forward to enhancing our offerings by partnering with strategic allies."
The Satcher Group is already working closely with the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at Morehouse School of Medicine to develop initiatives to address the growing problem of head injuries and concussions in the competitive sports.
"We see this as a holistic initiative to deal with an array of public health issues on many levels," said David Satcher, Director of SHLI and Satcher Group senior advisor.
Helping companies navigate the government will be a hallmark of The Satcher Group. With over 20 years of combined Washington DC experience on Capitol Hill and in the Executive branch, its principals understand that in-depth knowledge of clients is more important to adequate representation than proximity to the Capitol. "We will focus on becoming a part of our client's culture so that we can make the most of partnerships with governmental entities," said Terri Winston, President of Government Affairs. "Those who understand DC know how to produce without unnecessarily walking the halls of Congress everyday. We'd rather be close to our clients than congressional offices. And when the time comes to do face-to-face meetings, Washington is only a little more than an hour away."
For additional information, contact: Ashlyn Shockley, 202.285.5570
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