Neel Pender

Neel Pender is an experienced professional in public policy and strategic communications, currently serving as Principal at Hilltop Public Solutions and Three Arch Strategies, LLC since 2019 and 2017, respectively. Previously, Pender held the position of Director of Business Outreach & Field Operations for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden from 2014 to 2017 and worked as a Government Affairs, Events, and Strategic Communications Consultant at JNP Strategies, LLC. Pender's extensive background includes serving as Vice President at New Villages Group, Ltd., Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Oregon, and State Director for The 97 Project. Earlier in the career, Pender managed communications and community relations for the Virginia Baseball Club, LLC, and led public relations campaigns at The Walt Disney Company. Pender's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy from William & Mary.