Who we are
Philip W. Johnston Associates is a leading public affairs and strategic communications consulting firm servicing the diverse needs of organizations working in both the public and private sectors. Founded in 1996 and with offices in Boston, Washington and Portland, Maine, Johnston Associates has a well established track record of meeting and exceeding clients expectations.
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About Us
It is the unique experience and education of our staff that allows us to accomplish so much for our clients. Providing the resources of a large firm, while maintaining the personalized service and cost-effectiveness of a small firm, Johnston Associates offers highly respected, skilled consultants, who maintain strong client relationships while utilizing a vast network of resources to develop a plan that will help your company succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
PHILIP W. JOHNSTON
President & CEO
Philip W. Johnston is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the public affairs consulting firm, Johnston Associates. Prior to founding the firm in 1996, Phil had completed more than three decades of public sector service. Elected to the state legislature five times, and having served as a Cabinet member under Governor Michael Dukakis and Regional Administrator under President Bill Clinton, Phil brings with him a deep understanding of both the state and federal government and is considered an expert on health and human service policy matters.
In 1992, Phil Johnston was appointed by President William Jefferson Clinton to serve as the New England Administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to joining the Clinton administration, Phil had served as Secretary of Human Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Governor Michael Dukakis. He served as Secretary from 1984 to 1991. Phil was appointed by Governor Dukakis soon after he was elected to his fifth term as State Representative from the Fourth Plymouth District. Phil Johnston was also the Executive Director of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial in Washington, D.C., an institution dedicated to improving social justice and human rights throughout the world.
Phil is the current Chair of the Board of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, the Massachusetts Health Policy Forum, and the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights. He also sits on the Boards of the University of Massachusetts, the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center, the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute, Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, and Stop Handgun Violence.
In addition to holding several honorary degrees, Phil received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Master of Arts Degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
ROSEMARY BALDACCI
Senior Consultant: Marketing and Public Affairs Campaigns
Rosemary Baldacci is a marketing, new media and public affairs consultant to Johnston Associates and a Founding Partner of the Portland, Maine based consulting firm, the Pilot Group. Rosemary's clients have included the Barack Obama for President campaign, Governor Deval Patrick, the Niki Tsongas for Congress campaign, and the Massachusetts Democratic Party. She has also managed the Congressional campaigns of her brother, John Baldacci (D-ME), and of Susan W. Longley.
In addition to her noteworthy political and campaign work, Rosemary has an extensive experience in the areas of business management and community organizing. She created, owned and operated three small Maine businesses; established the first Maine Shared Kitchen Coalition and opened the Saco Shared Use Kitchen and Bakery; co-founded Maine's Race for the Cure; and served as a Founding board member of the Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Clinic in Bangor. Rosemary has a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Georgetown University.
JOHN BOVE
Senior Consultant: Behavioral Health and Healthcare Management
John Bove is a Senior Consultant with over 30 years of management experience, specializing behavioral health policy and healthcare management for mental health and behavioral health organizations. John has served as the President of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), and for 20 years, he served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Taunton State Hospital. He is the Vice-Chair of the State Mental Health Advisory Council for the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and has served as the President of the Friends of the Plymouth Clubhouse for the Mentally Ill.
Prior to consulting with Johnston Associates, John was the acting Dean of the Graduate School of Management at Cambridge College and a member of the university's executive leadership team. John is a member of the American College of Health Care Executives. He holds Master's Degrees of Management in both Health Care Management and Non-Profit & Public Organization Management. John lives with his wife Jean in Plymouth.
PAUL DRYFOOS
Senior Grant Writer
Paul Dryfoos is a senior consultant with more than 20 years of leadership experience working with organizations committed to public service and addressing human needs and potentials. As Massachusetts Deputy State Budget Director in the administrations of Governors Michael Dukakis and William Weld, he was responsible for development and management of almost one-third of the state's then $13.5 billion budget, including Medicaid, employee/retiree health insurance, economic development, employment security, mental retardation, and corrections.
Building on this experience, Paul established Dryfoos Consulting, a management consulting and social policy research practice helping organizations to understand and influence the changing environment for health, social services and human development, and working with them to develop constructive, forward-looking strategies. He takes a value-added approach to management consulting, working with clients to identify the strategic supports most critical to furthering the client organization's mission. Capabilities include early-stage strategic planning, program-related socio-economic research, program development and articulation, fundraising and development, and strategic communications.
Paul holds an M.B.A. in public management from the Boston University School of Management, where he served as Director of the Public Policy and Management Program for Case and Course Development. Previously, he had been Director of Research and Technical Assistance for the Energy Education Center at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
CAROLINE HAIGH
Senior Account Manager: Grant and Proposal Writing
Caroline ("Carrie") Haigh is an Account Manager at Johnston Associates, specializing in researching and writing responses to both public and private grants and proposals. Carrie has extensive experience working with organizations in the not-for-profit sector and has developed an excellent track record of identifying opportunities for financial and operational support for her clients. Carrie is also well adept at public policy research and works with clients to track legislation and interpret both state and federal regulatory changes. Carrie's clients include the Boston Foundation for Sight, Whittier Street Health Center and Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center.
Carrie has been trained by several grant and proposal writing organizations including Grant Writing USA. Prior to joining Johnston Associates, Carrie was a policy and opposition research analyst at the Massachusetts Democratic Party. She is a former resident of both Geneva and Paris and is fluent in French. Carrie has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College
CARA HEREDIA
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Cara Heredia joined the staff of Johnston Associates in April 2004 and currently serves as the Vice President for Administration and Finance. She has a distinguished corporate career which includes holding senior positions at Brewer & Lord PC, Tucker Anthony Inc., and H.C. Wainwright Economics. At Johnston Associates, Cara manages all the day-to-day operations and finances for the company.
Cara works directly with the President in all facets of financial operations, including cash-flow, revenue analysis, review of client and vendor contracts, financial ratios, internal financial statements, and the status of the firms overall position. Cara works closely with management in the analysis of projects and strategic decision making to assist with the firms short and long-term objectives. She is actively involved in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures and also oversees daily office operations, including staffing, travel, systems management and information technology.
Cara is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Suffolk University where she received both her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and her Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma and Delta Alpha Pi honor societies and was the recipient of the prestigious John Griffin Fellowship.
JANE LANE
Senior Vice President: Communications and Public Relations
Jane Lane is a Senior Vice President at Johnston Associates and the Director of the firms public relations practice. Jane is a veteran communications specialist, having served as a journalist, an Editor, a Press Secretary for numerous political campaigns and the Communications Director for the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
Jane's career in the press has included positions as Reporter, Executive Editor, and General Manager for various newspapers throughout New England. Jane has also served as Press Secretary for the Congressional campaigns of Phil Johnston and Congressmen John Tierney and William Keating, as well as the Gubernatorial campaign of former Congressman Brian Donnelly. In 2000, Jane was named Communications Director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. In that capacity, she was responsible for implementing and overseeing media strategies for Democratic candidates from the state Legislature and the U.S. House and Senate.
In 2005, Jane joined Johnston Associates as Director of Public Relations and quickly grew her client list to include major real estate developers, fortune 500 companies, local and national health care organizations, and community health centers from across the United States. In addition to these clients, Jane also represented Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and has served as a consultant to Governor Deval Patrick and the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Jane is a frequent spokesperson on Boston radio and television and interacts on a daily basis with statewide media outlets.
REBECCA POLLARD
Associate Vice President: Government Relations and Communications
Rebecca Pollard is a public affairs specialist with more than 10 years of experience in a number of leadership roles. She has served as a Press Secretary in the United States Senate, Communications Director for several political campaigns, and has experience as a journalist and public affairs manager in the health care industry.
Rebecca served as Press Secretary for United States Senator Byron L. Dorgan (D-ND) from 2003 to 2006, focusing on the Senator's key issues including energy, commerce, agriculture, transportation and appropriations. In addition to her senior role in the Senator's Congressional office, Rebecca served as Press Secretary for Senator Dorgan's re-election campaign in 2004. Her political experience also includes staffing the U.S. House campaign of Matt Matsunaga in Hawaii, and most recently serving as Communications Director for the Maine Democratic Party's 2008 Coordinated Campaign.
Rebecca's career also includes work in health care, serving as the Manager of Public Affairs and chief spokesperson for The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, the state's largest hospital and trauma center. She has also worked as a journalist in Washington, D.C., covering the lobbying industry for Legal Times and Influence and writing for the environmental publication, Greenwire. Rebecca has a Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Colby College and a Master's Degree in Education from the Harvard University, where she focused on education policy and access to higher education. Rebecca is a native of Maine and currently splits her time between Boston and Washington, D.C..
LOUISE POVALL
Senior Consultant: Healthcare Financing and Operations
Louise Povall is currently a health care and government consultant focusing on strategic planning, operations, and the design of innovative financial solutions for the health care organizations. A registered lobbyist, Louise is a strategic advisor to companies that conduct business with or are regulated by federal and state governments.
Prior to joining Johnston Associates in 2001, Louise held many executive level positions within Massachusetts state government including the COO/CFO for the state Medicaid agency (MassHealth), and the COO/CFO for the Health and Human Services secretariat (EOHHS), the umbrella agency with policy and financial oversight over all health, social services and disability agencies. Throughout her public sector career, Louise has played a leadership role in identifying innovative ways to preserve and leverage scarce state dollars appropriated to HHS agencies with a focus on efficiency, cost effectiveness, revenue maximization and savings initiatives. She has provided leadership in identifying and collecting missed revenues due to the Commonwealth, primarily from the federal government, and has initiated and implemented hundreds of revenue and cost-avoidance initiatives which produced millions to state agencies, helping to offset the need for cuts.
Louise's consulting work often leverages her knowledge and understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, health care reform, state financing and operations, as well as the Massachusetts health care community, to help organizations be successful in improving and growing their businesses. She provides subject matter expertise, strategic planning, problem solving, health care policy research and interpretation, and proposal writing.
Louise has been an invited speaker at national conferences on government health and human service financing issues, revenue maximization, and the value of data integration in savings states money, including a Microsoft Conference for State CIO's, a National Association of State Finance Directors Conference, and national conferences held by the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. She holds a Master's degree in Human Services Management from the Heller School at Brandeis University.
MERRILL WARSCHOFF PRESS
Senior Vice President: Federal Government Relations
Merrill Warschoff Press is a Senior Vice President of Johnston Associates and Director of the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Merrill, who joined Johnston Associates in 1997, has extensive experience in federal government relations and public policy advocacy. She works with Congressional leaders and Federal Agencies to negotiate and resolve issues on behalf of her clients. These clients include healthcare providers, patient groups, municipalities, medical equipment manufacturers, real estate developers, information technology firms, and state and national associations.
Merrill works closely with community health centers around the country and with the National Association of Community Health Centers, identifying funding opportunities, managing resolution of payment disputes or regulatory matters, and advocating for legislation and major policy changes. Merrill also has significant experience and has achieved notable success in the increasingly competitive federal appropriations process, representing such clients as Holyoke Medical Center, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, the National Federation of the Blind and South Shore Tri-Town Development Corporation.
Prior to joining Johnston Associates, Merrill was a successful fundraiser and event planner at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial in Washington, D.C. A Florida native, Merrill has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters Degree in Government from Johns Hopkins University. Merrill and her husband, Andrew Press, live in Alexandria, Virginia.
WILLIAM E. RYAN
Director: Real Estate Development & Corporate Communications
William (Bill) Ryan is a veteran public affairs consultant for Johnston Associates. Bill represents clients in the real estate development, insurance and healthcare industries. In addition to his role at Johnston Associates, Bill serves as the Senior Director for Government Affairs and Community Outreach for LNR Partners. At LNR, Bill manages all community relations efforts for LNRs redevelopment of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station, as well as developer's other major redevelopment projects in the Northeast.
Prior to joining Johnston Associates, Bill was the Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs for Trust Insurance. He joined Trust Insurance after having served as Chief of Staff to the Massachusetts State Senate Committee on Insurance. Bill is the former Chairman of the Town of Weymouth Board of Selectmen.
Bill recently completed work as the senior political advisor on the Congressional campaign of William Keating (D-MA) and later served as the director of the Congressman's transition team.
Bill a Member of the National Association on Installation Developers and the Association of Defense Communities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Xavier University.
SHAWNEE SHAHROODY SPITLER, J.D.
Lead Grantwriter
Shawnee Shahroody Spitler is Lead Grant Writer at Johnston Associates with more than 11 years of experience supporting and representing non-profit organizations and public agencies in the areas of education, the environment and health care. In 2006, she began her private sector career supporting organizations through strategic planning and development and has spent the past five years as a consultant and grant writer. At Johnston Associates, Shaenee has written grants on behalf of major non-profit organizations and state government agencies.
Shawnee has an excellent track record helping her clients succeed by securing needed funding and helping them manage their grant portfolios. She assists clients through the entire grant management process from drafting strategic development plans; researching potential donors; coordinating grant development teams involving program and development staff; corresponding with donors; and drafting grant inquiries, proposals and reports. She successfully secured funding from state and federal agencies, private foundations, and corporations. Shawnee provides her clients with excellent research, writing, editing, communication and analytical skills.
Prior to her consulting career, Shawnee worked as an environmental attorney, first for the California Department of Justice, then at a public interest law firm representing citizen groups and non-profit organizations. Shawnee has held numerous volunteer leadership positions, and has served on the board of several non-profit organizations. Shawnee earned a J.D. from University of California, Davis and a B.S. in Environmental Biology and Management from University of California, Davis.
Our Team:
Services
What we do
Public Relations | Be Heard
The team at Johnston Associates employs a personalized approach to help clients achieve their strategic communication goals. With their myriad contacts within state, local and national media outlets, and their extensive experience in framing and pitching client stories, Johnston Associates' team can deliver results more effectively and efficiently than even the largest public relations firms. We offer our clients a full range of communications and public relations services that include:
» Media relations
» Message and brand development
» Web 2.0 and new media strategy
» Litigation public relations
» Crisis communications and issue management
Public Affairs and Community Relations | Be Understood
Working with community leaders and local officials, we are able to engage and activate allies for your project. Promoting the positive impact while respectfully and thoughtfully addressing local concern, Johnston Associates can help move a project from the concept phase to reality, in a way that produces the most favorable outcome for all parties. Our firm has led the community relations efforts for some of the largest and most complex projects in the state, including New England's largest development, known as Southfield, on the site of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station.
Government Relations | Important Advocacy When it Matters Most
Philip W. Johnston Associates has built trusted relationships with senior government officials and their staff on both Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill. Presenting the right information to the right audience, we deliver our clients case directly to the decision-makers, paving the way for productive relationships and successful outcomes. The professionals at Johnston Associates give our clients the personal attention that gets results. Our government relations services are provided in conjunction with our affiliated company, Capitol Consulting Group LLC: www.capitolcg.com
Grant and Proposal Writing | Helping You Grow
Johnston Associates' team of grant researchers and writers are professionally trained to monitor all public and private grant opportunities for our clients. We have an excellent track record of success in identifying funding opportunities for our clients, and assisting them in the application process during the grant writing process and through garnering political support for the application. Additionally, the team at Johnston Associates is experienced in drafting and editing proposals written in response to federal and state procurement opportunities.
Healthcare Consulting | Valuable Insight Into an Increasingly Complicated System
With our firms extensive background in healthcare, government, insurance and healthcare technology, Johnston Associates is a healthcare consulting firm focused on the business of hospitals, health centers, payors and healthcare organizations. We help our clients improve their financial performance, identify new revenue steams and optimize overall performance of their system.
Clients
Healthcare Providers and Organizations:
Partners Healthcare
Atrius Health / Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Franciscan Hospital For Children
Holyoke Medical Center
Anna Jacques Hospital
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership
Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society
Massachusetts Hospital Association
Community Health Centers and Community Health Organizations:
National Association of Community Health Centers
Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
Community Healthcare Association of New York State
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Edward M. Kennedy Health Center
Dimock Community Health Center
Whittier Street Health Center
Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center
Brookline Community Mental Health Center
Miami Beach Community Health Center
Harbor Health Services
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturers:
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
Polymedica
Covidien
Novo Nordisk
Vasomedical
Boston Foundation for Sight
Information Technology:
Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative
Maine Health Information Center
NextGen Healthcare Systems
Physicians Interactive
athenahealth
Corporations:
3M
LNR Partners
Simon Property Group
Shields Healthcare
Six Flags
Small Business Service Bureau
Eascare Ambulance
Healthcare Financial, Inc.
Education and Not-For-Profit Organizations:
National Federation of the Blind
Massachusetts Department of Early Education
Massachusetts Insurance Federation
Massachusetts Health Policy Forum
Health eVillages
The Boston Museum
Wheelock College
Cambridge College
Good Will-Hinckley
Citizens Energy Corporation
Carroll Center for the Blind
Justice Resource Institute
Masspro
Philip W. Johnston introduces President Barack Obama at the 2009 Robert F. Kennedy Center for Human Rights Awards at the White House.
NECN: PWJA Senior Director, Rebeccca Pollard, discusses national health reform on NECN's NewsNight with Jim Braude.
ABC News: Phil Johnston, on the Massachusetts Senate Race Special Election
In the News | Be Heard
Boston Irish Reporter, August 8, 2010: Phil Johnston, Lifelong Democratic Stalwart, Has Three Passions: Politics, Fairness, Equality .
Executive Council Webcast, April 14, 2010: High Stakes Healthcare - An Interview with Phil Johnston.
Patriot Ledger, February 24, 2010: Ron Kaufman and Phil Johnston handicap the Fall elections at South Shore Chamber Breakfast.
ABC News Report: The Note, January 19, 2010: Former Mass. Dem Party Chief: Dangerous Situation for Democrats .
NECN, September 8, 2008: Obama Supporter, Phil Johnston, debates Republican strategist Avi Nelson.
NECN, June 30, 2008: Phil Johnston, debates Michael Widmer and Peter Torkildsen on News Night with Jim Braude.
NECN, April 22, 2008: Phil Johnston on Newsnight with Jim Braude discussing the Presidential primary process and outlook.
PR Newswire, February 26, 2008: University of Massachusetts launches Medical School chancellor search. Johnston and Mello named as Chair and Vice Chair of search.
Boston Globe, January 3, 2008: Local Officials and Activists Pick Their Candidates.
Boston Globe, October, 1, 2007: Governor Deval Patrick appoints Phil Johnston to the Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts.
Boston Globe, March 9, 2007: Democrats' Party Chief Casts His Lot With Obama.
Boston Globe, November 26, 2006: Finally, he's got a reason to smile: Patrick. - A feature on Phil Johnston
Boston Globe Op-Ed by Phil Johnston and Nancy Turnbull, April 16, 2006: A bold insurance experiment.
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Open Positions
PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP
POSITION SUMMARY
This internship will assist client managers with communications, public relations and media relations services. The intern will assist in various projects and events for any and/or all of client initiatives, but specifically, the intern will be responsible for assisting in developing and starting a new not-for-profit organization funded by a major client. The intern will have the opportunity to help design their work plan based on the outcomes they hope to achieve from this position.
Intern will be expected to work 40 hours per week (9 am -5 pm, Monday through Friday). Intern will be paid a stipend of $5,000 for the Summer or $500 per week.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Marketable skills and experience in communications and public relations
- Opportunity to build professional portfolio
- A great professional recommendation for your valuable work for future employment or graduate school
If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume and include at least one employer and/or academic reference. Also, please answer the following questions in your cover letter:
1. What are your career and academic goals?
2. What do you expect out of an internship at Johnston Associates?
3. What special qualities do you feel you will bring to this internship?
4. When would you be available to work (include ideal start and end dates)?
SKILLS NEEDED
- Minimally completed two years of college (recent graduates and grad students are welcome to apply)
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (some graphic design experience helpful )
- Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills required
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills a must
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Must be self-sufficient, a self-starter and ready to learn
- Willingness and ability to contact and work with staff from across the state
- Ability to think creatively and to share ideas
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Welcome to Johnston Associates
Johnston Associates is a leading public affairs consulting firm, specializing in executing comprehensive issue oriented campaigns. The team at Johnston Associates provides integrated solutions through a dynamic exchange of ideas and through our expansive network of industry, political, and intellectual contacts. Our firm's relationships with key leaders in the business community, government and media are unsurpassed and are fundamental to our success.
Recent Updates:
1.3.12 -- Johnston Associates grant writing team helps secure $50 million federal Race to the Top education grant for state of Mass.
10.4.11 -- Johnston Associates is awarded major contract by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education to draft the state's Race to the Top application.
10.1.11 -- Phil Johnston on Elizabeth Warren Entering the US Senate Race: Read the full Washington Post Article .
9.26.11 -- Johnston Associates manages national launch of Health eVillages - a new partnership of the Robert F. Kennedy Center and Physicians Interactive.
9.25.11 -- Listen to Michael Bergan discuss New England Politcs on Drive Time Bangor
9.23.11 -- Phil Johnston named Chair of the search committee for the new Chancellor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
9.1.11 -- Shawnee Shahroody Spitler joins Johnston Associates as lead grantwriter.
6.14.11 -- MaineBiz article on the opening of Johnston Associates' Portland office.
4.1.11 -- Johnston Associates opens a new office in Portland, Maine - continuing the company's pattern of growth and expanding its reach throughout New England.
4.1.11 -- Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership retains Johnston Associates' public affairs team.
3.28.11 -- Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress hires Johnston Associates for public relations and campaign strategy.
2.1.01 -- Visit our new Facebook page!
12.22.10 -- Phil Johnston and Jane Lane accept the Speak Truth to Power Award for the work performed by PWJA on behalf of the South Middlesex Opportunity Council's civil rights lawsuit.
11.17.10 -- RFK Center for Human Rights and its Board Chair, Philip W. Johnston, honor George Clooney with the Ripple of Hope Award in New York
11.01.10 -- Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society hires PWJA for grant writing and issue advocacy consulting.
10.22.10 -- Phil Johnston to speak at the 2010 Center for Connected Health Symposium.
08.01.10 -- Boston Irish Reporter feature story: " Phil Johnston, Lifelong Democratic Stalwart, Has Three Passions: Politics, Fairness, Equality ."
05.01.10 -- Governor Deval Patrick appoints PWJA Executive VIce President, Michael Bergan, to the Board of the Children's Trust Fund.
04.22.10 -- Phil Johnston and Governor Mike Huckabee keynote the 7th Annual SAS Health & Life Sciences Conference in Cary, NC. Click to watch the videos .
02.22.10 -- Johnston Associates' Rebecca Pollard discusses the prospect of national health reform on NewsNight with Jim Braude .
2.10.10 -- Ron Kaufman and Phil Johnston handicap the Fall elections at South Shore Chamber Breakfast.
1.24.10 -- Phil Johnston's analysis on the recent Massachusetts Senate Election: NYTimes, ABC News, Boston Globe ,|Boston Herald, Patriot Ledger
11.24.09 -- Phil Johnston introduces President Barack Obama at the RFK Memorial awards at the White House.
11.13.09 -- CNN Money :Phil Johnston and Newt Gingrich comment on joining the Board of the Board of the U.S. Health Efficiency Index.
04.01.09 -- Health information technology vendor, athenahealth (NASDAQ: ATHN), retains PWJA's government affairs practice.
