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Founded within Ancient Greece in the 4th Century B.C., the strategoi were a political party comprised of Athenian generals. Due to the socioeconomic and political nature of the time, these generals began to influence the Athenian political front. Like the strategoi of Ancient Greece, we at Strategos Group are trusted advisors who serve the community through humility and principled-leadership.
A former educator turned education advocate, joined Strategos Group in 2014 after a successful tenure as the Policy Director at the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Doug ranks among the small number of education consultants who have worked as an education policymaker, entrepreneur, and executive in the private sector.
Jim Horne served as Florida's first appointed Commissioner of Education under Governor Jeb Bush. During his tenure as a FL State Senator, Jim was the leader on education policies and budget reforms.
Tara Reid joined Strategos Group in 2015 to focus on state and federal education advocacy. In her tenure with the firm, she has successfully helped pass legislation relating to computer science, social-emotional learning, and more.
Todd Lamb has spent 15 years working with education companies and non-profits across the country at the district, state, and federal levels. As an advisor, Todd is an expert in a variety of sectors.
Tom Luna was elected Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2006 and served two terms during which Idaho passed arguably the most comprehensive education reforms laws in the country.
Vance Aloupis joined Strategos Group in March 2023. He served in the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 115, from 2018 to 2022, and was chairman of the House’s Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee.
Johnny Key joined Strategos Group in March 2023. He served as secretary of the Arkansas Department of Education from 2019 to 2023 and as commissioner of the department from 2015 to 2019, overseeing the state’s 237 school districts and 18 charter school systems.
Addison Davis joined Strategos Group in July 2023. He is an accomplished education leader with a wealth of experience in the field. As Superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) from March 2020 to July 2023, he made significant contributions to one of the largest school systems in the country.
Dr. Rod Berger is a communication strategist and on-air personality engaging with global and iconic companies, individual brands, celebrities, professional athletes, and award-winning entertainers.
Prior to joining the Strategos Group in 2020, Mark served as the Vice President of LobbyTools, Florida's most prominent legislative tracking company.
Kevin Jenkins joined Strategos Group in 2023, bringing more than a decade of experience working in various strategy, finance, and corporate development roles in the financial services, public sector consulting, crypto and EdTech industries.
Antonio (Tony) Hebert uses his background in journalism, political science, and non-profit marketing to serve Strategos Group and its clients through the creation and management of engaging content.
Sydney Wingate joined Strategos Group in 2019 with over 20 years of consulting experience.
Nick joined Strategos Group in 2017. He focuses on the policy and market dynamics that influence education, healthcare, and technology companies. A fifth-generation Floridian, he attended Florida State University where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Emily Petersen is a former educator, having taught for nine years in public, private, and charter schools. Now she advocates for teachers and students as Education Solutions Manager at Strategos Group.
Melisa Taylor joined Strategos Group in 2015 and helped to establish the company’s first brick and mortar office. Currently, Melisa serves as Director of Operations for the entire enterprise.
Laura Kersten joined Strategos Group in 2016 to assist in client management and coordination. She serves as the executive assistant to Strategos partner Jim Horne.
Fowler’s career in education began in 2014 at the Florida Department of Education where she served as a program coordinator, spearheading special projects across early learning programs within the Division of Early Learning.
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