April Cardena
Founding Partner
April Cardena is a first-generation Mexican-American, native New Yorker, and was named one of the top 100 Political Power Player Rising Stars by amNewYork and PoliticsNY.com. She has also been recognized on Schneps Media’s Bronx Power List for her extensive advocacy and campaign work throughout the borough.
April currently serves as Chief of Staff to Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato, bringing her political expertise to the heart of the Bronx. She is also a founding partner of Premier Strategies Inc., one of New York’s top 100 Political Consulting firms in 2023 as ranked by City & State. As Campaign Manager for Kristy Marmorato's historic run, April helped elect the first female Republican to the Bronx City Council and the first Republican council member from the borough in nearly 100 years.
A passionate advocate for higher education access, April previously served as Assistant Director at NYU and worked as a recruiter at LaGuardia Community College, where she was once a student herself. She is deeply committed to supporting first-generation students and creating pathways to success in higher education. April is currently pursuing an Executive MPA to further enhance her public service leadership.
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Gregory J. Kirsopp
Founding Partner
Gregory Kirsopp currently serves as Chief of Staff within the New York State Assembly and as a Founding Partner of the award winning consulting firm, Premier Strategies, Inc. He was recently named to Brooklyn's Power List by Schneps Media for his legisaltive and advocacy work across the borough.
He is the former Assistant Political Director of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce and still serves as Co-Chair of the Chamber’s Political Action Committee. Gregory also serves on the Young Professionals Board of both the Association for a Better New York (ABNY) and of the Urban Justice Center (UJC). He has worked in executive roles in, both, the public and private sectors, as well as positions in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the New York City Council.
He brings a repertoire of government and legislative as well as corporate communications experience to his professional endeavors. Gregory’s expertise and strategic leadership have left an indelible mark on the intersection of government, business, and advocacy, exemplifying a dedication to excellence that continues to drive positive change.
Reed Alexander
Director of Media Outreach and Engagement
Having worked as a reporter and news contributor with Dow Jones, CNN's International Broadcasting Center, and as a BBC Radio contributing correspondent and host of #ReedOnAIR, Reed has interviewed influencers, celebrities, and Grammy Award winners and hosted specials on everything from the 2015 UK General Election to breaking news and beyond.
He also serves as Co-Founder & CEO of Reed Alexander Media, a leading business development and consulting firm specializing in Consumer/Mobile Marketing, Public Relations, Brand Development, Legal Consultancy, Digital Development, SEO, and more. Reed also serves as an Ambassador for President Bill Clinton's Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and has collaborated extensively with former First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move!
Reed starred on Nickelodeon's #1 sitcom iCarly, and is instantly recognizable for his signature role as the infamous "Nevel Papperman." He shot to fame globally and has become one of the highest profile rising stars today.
Taylor Garcia
Creative Director
Taylor is an experienced business professional who has worked in the private sector and for non-profit organizations. She has derived most of her experience working in the arts both as a performer and a management professional. Taylor has utilized her passion for the arts to cultivate expertise in management, event management, business development, marketing and public relations. She has assisted in grant writing and fundraising for non-profit organizations across New York. Additionally, Taylor has worked within the public school system to help develop arts and education based curriculum and continues to provide consultation for public and private companies nationally.
