BELLEVUE STRATEGIES ANNOUNCES HOLLY KINSER AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, MERGING THE KINSER GROUP INTO THE FIRM

Holly Kinser joins Bellevue as Senior Vice President of Government Relations.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Bellevue Strategies (Bellevue), a Philadelphia-based lobbying firm known for its unique blend of innovative ideas and traditional media approaches, proudly announced the addition of Holly Kinser as Senior Vice President for Government Relations. With her appointment to this executive role, her practice, The Kinser Group, will merge into Bellevue, expanding its government relations footprint in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth in several areas of key strategic growth, notably arts and culture, education, nonprofit and the humanities.

“We are thrilled to have Holly Kinser join us during this critical time,” said Mustafa Rashed, President and CEO of Bellevue Strategies. “Her proven expertise, leadership and connections across the Commonwealth will be an enormous asset as we work to solve problems on behalf of our clients. In Holly’s new role, she will be focused on helping to lead strategic vision and planning for Bellevue’s government relations clients. With her more than 35 years of experience, we look forward to continuing to deliver for our growing client base.”

The first to serve in this role, Kinser comes to Bellevue as the Founder and President of The Kinser Group, which she opened in 2012 and, in the past decade, amassed more than a dozen clients at any given time. She has proven experience providing strategic advice to navigate both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and City of Philadelphia government, developing key relationships with elected and appointed officials. Kinser also brings an impressive record of success to Bellevue working with five Pennsylvania Governors and both the Republican and Democratic led legislative chambers. Additionally, she served as the lead lobbyist for City of Philadelphia Mayors Ed Rendell and Michael Nutter.

Prior to her experience at the Kinser Group, Kinser was the Executive Vice President of S.R. Wojdak and Associates, where she led the firm within an increasingly competitive and demanding government relations environment.

“I am excited to join Mustafa and Bellevue Strategies at this dynamic and transformative time for both the City and Commonwealth,” said Kinser. “The past two years have brought unprecedented challenges to so many organizations. Joining forces with Bellevue to drive a positive impact among our shared client base was an opportunity I simply couldn't refuse. I am ready to take on this new role and help Bellevue deliver client results while also growing our reputation as the go-to lobbying firm in the region.”