About Ferrari Public Affairs PR company in Reno, United States
Chris has been a trusted adviser and innovative consultant to Nevada political and business leaders for more than two decades. Serving under Governor Kenny C. Guinn at a young age in the role Director of Board and Commission Appointments he built strong bi-partisan relationships and a reputation as an honest trustworthy and effective partner.
Chris has handled award-winning issue campaigns on behalf of numerous industries and has successfully represented clients on some of the most challenging issues in Nevadas political history at the local state and federal levels. Known for his work ethic strategy creativity and strategy Chris is recognized nationally for his expertise and ability to achieve client objectives.
Brian leads advocacy and government relations efforts at Ferrari Public Affairs. His command of the legislative/regulatory process issue monitoring communications and campaign strategy is key to identifying and avoiding pitfalls on our clients road to success. His broad policy expertise includes construction K-12 and higher education behavioral health information technology and general business/employment.
Brian joined Ferrari Public Affairs after spending three years as the in-house lobbyist with the Nevada Chapter Associated General Contractors. With AGC Brian successfully represented the Northern Nevada construction industry at the state and local level on many issues including securing dollars for public works infrastructure bringing fairness to state contractor retention policies and successfully advocating for construction trades to be taught in high school. He also spearheaded efforts to prepare AGC for future success by developing the Construction Leadership Council which prepares up and coming construction employees for professional civic and community leadership.
Brians first job in politics was with Grassroots Campaigns Inc. where he led fundraising efforts for the San Francisco office eventually raising more money than any office nationwide. He also spent time as a radio news reporter in Sonoma County covering local politics later accepting an opportunity to work with national media outlets as the Communications Director of an IT trade association in the Bay Area.
Brain grew up in Fernley NV and graduated from the University of Nevada Reno with a bachelors in Journalism and minor in political science. He enjoys biking hiking classic cars and Giants and As baseball. He lives in Reno with his wife Ellie and their four dogs.
Jenn came to Reno from Eagle River Alaska to attend the University of Nevada through the Western Undergraduate Exchange program. She graduated in 1998 with a degree in psychology and an emphasis in behavior analysis focused on behavioral therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. Jenn finished her education living abroad in Spain where she earned a minor in Spanish.
Following her undergraduate studies Jenn went back to school to earn a K-8 teaching license and a Masters degree in education.
After being selected as the outstanding student-teacher of the year by the staff at Agnes Risley Elementary School she was hired on as a first grade teacher for 2001-2002 school year. Following a year at Risley Jenn moved to Las Vegas where she was hired at the Las Vegas Day School to help open the Kinderschool and full-day kindergarten program. She was asked to head the kinder program curriculum and to serve as lead teacher where she worked until returning to Reno in 2006.
Jenn currently works part-time as a substitute teacher in the Washoe County School District and participates in grant programs to help with students with standardized test preparation. She has also worked with the National Kidney Foundation in fundraising and public outreach.
Jenn provides strategic planning and business development for Ferrari Public Affairs while also helping to manage company operations.
Jimmy joined Ferrari Public Affairs after working for the team as an intern lobbyist during the 2019 Nevada Legislative Session. During his time as an intern Jimmy worked diligently at assisting the senior staff at Ferrari Public Affairs in advocacy and representing client needs and issues as well as developing quality relationships with those involved in the legislative process in Nevada.
Jimmy is a lifelong Nevadan born and raised in Las Vegas and spending the last four years at the University of Nevada in Reno where he received his bachelors degrees in Political Science and International Affairs. During his time at the University Jimmy was involved in various student clubs and organizations as well as club leadership for the Nevada Mock Trial team which he helped co-found during his freshman year after learning the universitys previous team had ceased operation several years before.
Jimmy developed an interest in politics and government at an early age but his first experience in the legislative process was being appointed by former US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid as a nonpartisan Senate Page during his junior year of high school. It was during that time he realized that legislative politics was something he intended to pursue in his future. In his free time Jimmy enjoys traveling and seeking out unique cultural and historical experiences as well as exploring the vast areas of the state of Nevada.
Allison joined Ferrari Public Affairs after managing the State of Nevadas Division of Public and Behavioral Health Account for Family Planning. She worked closely with subgrantees and stakeholders to implement family planning and reproductive health programs statewide.
Prior to her job with the State Allison worked at the 2019 Legislative Session as an advocate with the firm Carrara Nevada. She worked closely with her colleagues and elected officials on healthcare and other legislative policy. Allison has nearly a decade of healthcare experience working in key administrative positions and in direct patient care. She brings this firsthand knowledge and experience to the FPA Team.
Allison is a Reno native and earned a Bachelors degree in Community Health Science with an emphasis in Public Health from the University of Nevada Reno. She enjoys traveling running and spending time with her two young nieces.
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