Prism Group
John Stanford is a highly experienced professional in public affairs and venture capital advocacy. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Prism Group since January 2017, John drives growth and oversees operations for a global firm specializing in external relations and policy shaping. Concurrently, John holds the role of Executive Director at Incubate Coalition and Co-Founder & Executive Director at Small Business Roundtable, focusing on life sciences advocacy and entrepreneurship policy, respectively. Previous positions include Vice President roles at NextWin Services and Madison Services Group, as well as teaching experience with Teach for America. John holds a Bachelor's degree in Government from William & Mary, a Master's in Secondary Education from Arizona State University, and has furthered education at The London School of Economics and Political Science.
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Prism Group
Prism Group is a full-service public affairs firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our diverse portfolio includes enacting critical tax provisions for a marquee U.S. brand, providing branding and regional awareness for a financial services company, activating influencers around intellectual property (IP), and advancing a pro-business agenda on Capitol Hill. Clients depend on Prism Group to raise awareness of policies and issues affecting their organization through layered services. Our practices of government affairs, communications, and coalition development seamlessly integrate into campaigns that draw upon our political, policy, and communications expertise. Our goal is to achieve desired outcomes, be it reframing media narratives, shaping public opinion, or directly impacting policy on the local, national, and multi-lateral levels. In doing so, we leverage a network of organizations to identify, recruit, and mobilize support through policymakers, press, and coalitions.