Steve McMahon

Steve McMahon is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in political consulting and academia. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at New York University since 2011, Steve is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Purple Strategies, a role held since January 2008. Previous positions include Senior Advisor to the Chairman at the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009, Founding Partner at McMahon Squier and Associates from 2004 to 2008, and Chief Strategist for Howard Dean's presidential campaign from 2003 to 2004. Steve co-founded Trippi McMahon and Squier, working there from 1991 to 2004, and served as Vice President at Doak, Shrum and Associates from 1987 to 1991. Early in their career, Steve was an Assistant Press Secretary for United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy from 1982 to 1985. Steve holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) w/ High Distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law and a BA in English and Philosophy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.