Pat Strong
has worked at every level of government in her career before
starting Strong Strategies in 2003. Most
recently, Pat served as Chief-of-Staff to Congressman Ken Bentsen
(TX-25) for eight years until he left office in 2002. Prior
to working for Congress, Pat served as statewide field director
for Governor Ann Richards’ campaign. After working
as local press secretary and Harris County early vote coordinator
for Clinton/Gore in 1992, Pat joined the Democratic National
Committee as the Texas State Coordinator on the National Healthcare
Campaign. All of these opportunities availed themselves
as a result of Pat’s role as Senior Council Aide to Houston
City Council Member Vince Ryan in the 80’s.
Strong Strategies specializes
in public education campaigns and grassroots lobbying as well
as facilitating conversations between various groups and government. Pat’s
clients include Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County,
Texas; Capital Metro Transit, Austin, Texas; Environmental Defense;
Cover The Uninsured Week, a project of the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation; American Federation of State, County & Municipal
Employees; Texas Education Agency and Harris County Department
of Education. For a more complete list of clients click
here.
In addition to her very rewarding career,
Pat gives back to the world community thru her charity work. Pat
serves as Managing Director of Cherish Our Children International – a
global non-profit organization that serves thousands of children
in vulnerable situations around the world. Pat is the Fund
Development Team leader as well as the Israel Country leader- working
to further an after school program near and dear to her heart – Hapoel
Keter Tel Aviv. |