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, KIPP Houston; Texas Education Agency and Harris County Department of Education.  Contact us for a more complete list of clients. 

Strong Strategies also specializes in political campaign consulting, fundraising, and compliance. Pat’s clients include members of the U.S. Congress, State legislators, Judges, County Officials, and City Council Members.

In addition to her very rewarding career, Pat gives back to the world community thru her charity work helping children in vulnerable situations working to further an after school program near and dear to her heart thru Hapoel Keter Tel Aviv, in Israel.