Our Approach

DSD Advisors is a leading government relations and strategic consulting firm, dedicated to providing clients with customized, outcome-focused strategies to navigate the complex realm of public affairs. Backed by the respected legal expertise of Dinsmore, we excel at building meaningful connections, guiding clients forward with clarity and driving tangible results in an otherwise intricate political landscape.

Matt leads advocacy, strategy development, and idea execution on behalf of all DSD clients. He’ll be your main point of contact as you start your journey with DSD Advisors, focusing primarily on the State of Ohio.

He’s prepared to:

  • Act as the primary liaison with elected officials
  • Lead clients through strategy building and advise on legislative policy and issue management.
  • Build coalitions among diverse stakeholders.

Colleen leads advocacy, strategy development, and idea execution on the local level. She’ll be your main point of contact as you start your journey with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

She’s prepared to:

  • Advise and build strategy on legislative policy and issue management.
  • Facilitate connections and relationship building between diverse stakeholders.
  • Guide internal and external communications.

Dan supports policy development, grant management, and advocacy programming on the state level. He’ll be a point of contact on your journey with the State of Ohio.

He’s prepared to:

  • Advise on opportunities to advance policy priorities within the Ohio state government, monitoring legislative development and managing relationships with policymakers.
  • Co-pilot strategies to draw down identified sources of state funding for a variety of economic development and community improvement applications.
  • Coordinate impactful interactions with state-level officials, providing insights and guidance to engage support behind policy goals.

Libby supports communications, relationship building, and policy advocacy on the state level. She'll be another point of contact on your journey with the State of Ohio.

She’s prepared to:

  • Lead the development of packaging communications, amplifying advocacy efforts to reach an extensive network of policymakers.
  • Report on the political landscape of the Ohio state government to inform responsive strategies on state-level policy goals.
  • Engage and identify key stakeholders to support public policy goals and economic development efforts.

    • Annalese supports communications, project management, and legislative research on the local level. She'll be another point of contact on your journey with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

    She’s prepared to:

    • Coordinate strategic initiatives and events.
    • Advise on internal and external communications.
    • Facilitate connections between elected officials and clients to advance local policy agendas.

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    Firmly rooted in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and Southwest Ohio, DSD Advisors provides expert guidance to local developers, nonprofits, and other institutions while influencing policy on a national level. This blend allows us to serve our Southwest Ohio community effectively, while expanding our impact to shape the future of the broader political landscape.