Manhattan Strategies is the design‑driven public affairs firm trusted by today's most innovative brands and leaders.

We solve problems by combining design, strategic communication and competitive intelligence to command attention.

Your team is a dynamic blend of creative minds and strategic thinkers with a passion to turn ideas into impact, we apply a new perspective on motivating change.

Leadership

Max Morgan

Managing Principal

Max Morgan is the founder and managing principal of Manhattan Strategies. The New York Times has described Max’s work as “bold,” while Manhattan Strategies has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine, one of the fastest-growing agencies by ADWEEK, and the best B2B service provider in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine. Under his leadership, the firm has earned dozens of awards for its innovative visual communication framework. Max is author of End of Words and holds a B.S. in economics and political science and a M.P.A. with a concentration in public finance.

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Audrey Porter

Managing Director

Audrey is the Managing Director of Manhattan Strategies. Audrey has spent the past 15 years in a front-row seat to the most pivotal shifts in political and corporate dynamics in a generation. Prior to joining Manhattan Strategies, Audrey led corporate reputation programming for a global CPG brand and drove public affairs for a Fortune 100 financial services company. Prior to her time in the private sector, Audrey served in the House and Senate offices of then-U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly. Audrey holds a B.A. in conflict studies and a Masters of City and Regional Planning.

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Andrea Geroldi

Director of Operations

Andrea Geroldi is Director of Operations at Manhattan Strategies, where she leads firm operations and partners closely with senior leadership to support the firm's continued growth. Andrea has spent more than two decades partnering with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams through periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change. Prior to joining Manhattan Strategies, she served as Chief of Staff and Head of People for a private equity firm, and earlier held key roles at Goldman Sachs, Lion Point Capital, Reonomy, and Rising Tide Capital. Andrea earned her degree in Psychology from Colorado Christian University and is certified in Mental Health First Aid.

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Meghan Shaffer

Associate Director, Communications

Meghan is Associate Director of Strategic Communications at Manhattan Strategies, spearheading corporate communications strategy and brand trust specializing in regulated industries. Prior to her current role, Meghan served as a leadership advisor and campaign strategist for a Fortune 100 payments and financial services company, publicly-traded cosmetics brand, major U.S. life insurance provider and a Fortune 100 technology company. Meghan holds a B.A. in English and history.

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Lucy Leggett

Associate Director, Executive Influence

Lucy is the Associate Director for Executive Influence at Manhattan Strategies, leading the firm’s executive communications initiatives across a range of industries, including technology and financial services. She specializes in developing strategic frameworks and distinctive executive voices that influence market dynamics, strengthen buyer trust and accelerate commercial outcomes.

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Simran Rao

Associate Director, Visual Design

Simran is an Associate Director for Design at Manhattan Strategies, specializing in developing high-impact digital assets for clients including a Fortune 100 technology company, nonprofit partners and young design agencies. Simran's design process is methodical and data-driven, resulting in the development of creative direction and deliverables that exceed client expectations.

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Award-Winning Team

Ayo Akingbade

Associate, Dynamic Design

Ayo Akingbade

Campbell Briggs

Associate, Visual Design

Campbell Briggs

Melissa Carrasquero

Associate, Paid Media Campaign Operations

Melissa Carrasquero

Shelina Chotrani

Senior Associate, Strategic Communication

Shelina Chotrani

Kyle Ewald

Senior Associate, Strategic Communications

Kyle Ewald

Ruby Fair

Senior Associate, Strategic Initiatives

Ruby Fair

Ana Sofia Garay

Associate, Visual Design

Ana Sofia Garay

Sarah Goode

Senior Associate, Strategic Communications

Sarah Goode

Ximena Guerra

Associate, Visual Design

Ximena Guerra

Wei "Wayland" Guo

Senior Associate, Art Direction & Design

Wei "Wayland" Guo

DeAndre Holland

Associate, Web Development

DeAndre Holland

Alexis Link

Senior Associate, Paid Media

Alexis Link

Isabel Llopis

Associate, Strategic Communications

Isabel Llopis

Tiara Makol

Associate, Strategic Initiatives

Tiara Makol

Trey Mead

Associate, Strategic Communication

Trey Mead

Lilly Mitchell

Associate, Strategic Communications

Lilly Mitchell

Max Levine Murray

Senior Associate, Strategic Communication

Max Levine Murray

Michael Ottone

Senior Associate, Executive Communications

Michael Ottone

Austin Raymundo

Associate, Strategic Communications

Austin Raymundo

Charles Simmons

Associate, Strategic Communications

Charles Simmons

Hannah Turner

Senior Associate, Dynamic Design

Hannah Turner

Sophia Velasquez

Associate, Visual Design

Sophia Velasquez

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