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Anthony J. Hayes is the President and Founder of The Hayes Initiative, a full-service public affairs firm established in January 2017, specializing in strategic counsel, communications, and crisis management. Hayes has significant experience in campaign management, having served as the National Advance - Overall Press Lead for Hillary for America from October 2015 to November 2016, where responsibilities included crisis management and media logistics for major political events. Prior roles include Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy at GMHC and Managed Communications & Media at the Port Authority of NY & NJ. With a background in advocacy and strategic communications dating back to a regional organizing role at the Human Rights Campaign, Hayes also has experience in fundraising and event production. Hayes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The New School.