In Oregon, our Salem team brings a collaborative, relationship-driven approach that connects policy, funding, and community impact. They partner with clients to navigate systems, build coalitions, and elevate community voices, especially in challenging budget environments.

Their work reflects a broader S360 approach. Advocacy does not begin and end during session. It requires ongoing engagement, clear strategy, and trusted relationships to help ideas move forward.

In Washington, our Olympia team brings that same perspective, combining policy expertise, communications, and on-the-ground insight to guide clients through fast-moving legislative dynamics and support meaningful outcomes. This work reflects our full-circle approach, connecting government relations, communications, research, and community engagement to support clients at every stage of the legislative process.

What Happened in 2026

The 2026 sessions in both states wrapped in early March, shaped by tight budgets, federal uncertainty, and a continued focus on affordability.

Budgets drove much of the conversation in both states. In Oregon, lawmakers spent the 35-day session working to close a roughly $900 million gap. Lawmakers from the majority party worked together to identify priorities and hold difficult conversations on solving the states most pressing problems. Ultimately, this resulted in the passage of far-reaching bills and budget decisions that did not seem possible at the start of session.

Washington faced their own budget shortfall of nearly $2 billion, which sparked debates about spending, revenue, and long-term sustainability.

Across both states, federal actions added complexity and urgency, influencing decisions on everything from tax policy to health care and public safety.

Focus on Affordability and Stability

Cost of living remained a top priority.

Washington lawmakers focused on housing, taxes, and maintaining services, while Oregon advanced policies to protect health care access and improve affordability for residents.

In both states, the emphasis was on sustaining core programs while managing financial constraints.

Key Takeaways

Practical decision-making shaped outcomes
Lawmakers focused on what could be delivered in a constrained environment, often prioritizing preservation over expansion.

Federal uncertainty is reshaping state policy
Both states passed measures to respond to current and potential federal actions, signaling a more proactive approach.

Big questions remain
Long-term funding, infrastructure needs, and affordability challenges are still unresolved and will carry into future sessions.

Looking Ahead

Navigating a legislative session takes more than tracking bills. It takes a 360°  understanding policy, public sentiment, and stakeholder dynamics, and bringing those pieces together to guide decisions in real time.

As both states look toward the next cycle, continued budget pressure and political turnover will shape what comes next. For organizations and communities, staying engaged and informed will be key.

Strategies 360 will continue to support clients across the region by connecting insight, strategy, and engagement to help bring priorities to life and deliver meaningful results.

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At its best, digital marketing has the power to connect communities to resources, opportunities, or policies that genuinely improve outcomes. The quality of your content and clarity of your strategy will help you get the most from these powerful outreach tools. At S360, our digital marketing services start with a clear understanding of your marketing goals, as well as the political, organizational and community context surrounding them. For clients who are working at the intersection of politics, business, culture and community, this 360° approach offers a unique lens that drives strong digital marketing outcomes.

We proudly work with businesses, non-profits, advocacy coalitions, and the public sector – however each group has different requirements and restraints that need to be considered. As an S360 Partner leading the digital marketing practice, Matt Davidson has built a dynamic team who start their process with vital questions for our clients: who are you trying to reach? What does success actually look like? And what constraints do we need to work within?

Matt and his team work closely with clients to ensure that we are considering and addressing critical transparency requirements, stakeholder dynamics, budget constraints, and equity considerations that are applied differently for public and non-profit groups, as well as those engaging in political advocacy. With clear guidelines and goals to meet, our team will develop data-driven digital strategies, build and launch campaigns, and closely track the outcomes in real time. Clients get regular reporting that connects their investments to outcomes, clear communication, and a team that’s always thinking about what’s next.

Building the Digital Marketing Group

Matt began a small, independent agency called Sovo Media, which he joined to S360 over a decade ago. From that time, he has built our Digital Marketing Group from the ground up. Before that, he worked at Microsoft after the Bing launch, helping advertisers figure out how to convert search traffic into business outcomes. This gave Matt a practical, performance-first mindset that he brings to each client project to this day.

“The skill that matters most in this role isn’t simply knowing every platform,” said Matt. “It’s understanding the client goals and applying them to precision targeting, smart creative, and rigorous measurement.”

Today, S360’s Digital Marketing Group manages approximately $5 million in annual media budgets for hundreds of clients. Matt oversees a team of four digital marketing strategists working collaboratively with communications, traditional marketing, and creative professionals across the firm to support the unique needs of each client. Matt credits the success of this practice area to the team’s ability to translate digital marketing complexities for clients to feel knowledgeable and informed of their choices.

What makes S360’s practice genuinely different is our depth of public sector experience across 1,000+ clients. We’ve run digital campaigns for school districts, state agencies, utilities, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations across the western United States. We understand the difference between marketing a bond measure and marketing a college enrollment campaign, and how both are completely different from a commercial brand campaign. Most agencies treat the public sector as a vertical they dabble in. For us, it’s our core identity.

Staying current, because this industry does not reward complacency

Keeping up with ever changing trends in digital marketing requires building the habit into your week, not your quarter. Matt follows a disciplined mix of industry sources, platform updates, and relevant communities. But he notes that the best signal is often what he sees in client campaign data. When something shifts in performance patterns across multiple clients, that tells him something is changing at the platform level before the trade press catches up. This type of vigilance means that S360 teams can make quick shifts for clients that follow the data and support effective ongoing campaign management.

What remains consistent? The fundamentals of human attention and persuasion haven’t changed. People respond to relevance, to clarity, to messages that feel like they were meant for them.

“The targeting tools get more sophisticated, the creative formats multiply, but if your message doesn’t resonate with a real person who has a real need, then the algorithm won’t save you.”

Trust and transparency matter more than ever in public sector marketing because communities are sophisticated and campaigns that feel non-genuine backfire badly.

The other constant: measurement. Matt has always anchored his team around the question ‘what does this actually produce?’ not ‘how many impressions did we buy?’ That discipline of connecting investment to outcomes never goes out of style.

Complex, meaningful projects are the dream

Matt would love to run a statewide education equity campaign that connects communities across urban, suburban, and rural regions to support children’s outcomes. Much of Matt’s career has been working in the education and non-profit space, and the campaigns he finds most meaningful are the ones where the work truly changes what’s possible for a family or a community.

From a craft perspective, Matt is excited by the complexity: micro-targeting across dozens of distinct communities, navigating multiple languages and cultures, working within public sector transparency requirements, and trying to move people from awareness to action on something they may have never engaged with before. A project like this would benefit from S360’s integrated services model, where we pull in experts in developing compelling creative, resonant messages, community trust-building and public affairs, and precision targeting with rigorous measurement.

At S360, leading with our values is important and we dig in on meaningful projects that make an impact. From connecting kids and families to educational opportunities, to supporting advocacy campaigns where digital work connects to real policy change. For Matt, this is when the job feels like it matters most.

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A government relations professional’s role is to help public and private sectors understand each other, which can be harder than it sounds. Government officials operate under constant scrutiny. Every decision must account for legal requirements, budget constraints, public accountability, and competing interests. Meanwhile, businesses move fast, need clear answers, and have bottom lines to meet. Someone who understands both sides can help public officials see the real-world impact of their policies while simultaneously helping businesses grasp why governing requires trade-offs and caution.

As an S360 Partner with a career bridging public and private interests, Dan Musgrove knows that, done right, government relations is not about pushing an agenda; it’s about building partnerships through mutual understanding.

Building Understanding

Trust doesn’t happen overnight. You earn it by showing up prepared, being honest, and focusing on solutions instead of problems. Dan’s goal for his clients is to prepare them to make the most informed choices about how to engage with government entities and lawmakers. He works to spot issues before they become crises and to shape outcomes that make sense politically and practically.

Dan believes that listening yields more understanding. For his clients, this helps them get to know their public counterparts better and to enhance the partnerships built across sectors. He also knows that when you communicate without jargon, you can connect private-sector expertise and public priorities. That’s when real progress happens; policy that works, with results that matter to communities and organizations alike.

Lessons Earned Through an Impactful Career

There’s an ancient Taoist proverb: “All things return to their source.” For Dan, that could not be truer. He traces his success as a government relations strategist back to his earliest job and to a simple belief: government employees are public servants and honoring that role matters. Respecting the work taking place in government every day is, in Dan’s view, the foundation of effective government relations.

Beginning his legislative advocacy as one of those public servants, first at the City of Las Vegas and subsequently creating the Office of Intergovernmental Relations at Clark County, gave him insight into the responsibility of governing. That perspective now translates into problem-solving strategies he uses for the clients he represents today at Strategies 360.

“It is crucial that when we come to our government partners, it is in fact, about partnering,” said Dan. “Let’s figure out a solution rather than remain focused on the problem. Help our policymakers navigate complex challenges in a way that serves both the public interest and the practical needs of the organizations we represent.”

Dan knows from experience that this mindset builds trust, leads to better outcomes, and ultimately creates lasting relationships that make progress possible.

Now, as a Partner at S360, he applies his earned knowledge to lead the next generation of great government relations professionals. Encouraging strategic discipline and a commitment to service that shaped his own career, Dan acts as a mentor for S360’s team of government affairs professionals. He takes pride in passing on practical wisdom to help the team deepen their skills.

Looking Forward – How to Engage with the Public Sector

While legendary Nevada State Senator Bill Raggio may not have been the first to say, “If you aren’t at the table, you’re going to be on the menu,” the moment he shared that advice with Dan left a lasting impression. It crystallized a core principle of effective government relations in Dan’s mind: engagement matters. Being present, informed, and actively involved in the process isn’t optional. It is how interests are protected, voices are heard, and outcomes are shaped rather than endured.

Dan supports his clients with an understanding of the process and public needs. Then he gets them to the right tables, at the right times, to make practical impacts that matter. He knows that meaningful outcomes rarely happen by accident—they happen when you show up prepared and engaged in the process.

If you don’t find Dan at work, look for him outside exploring and enjoying the road or pathway less traveled.

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With contextualized research and data in hand, our team helps clients deliver impactful messages that we know ahead of time will resonate with target audiences. Good research helps frame issues around community values, challenges and priorities, which translates into winning campaign strategies, effective policies that can be moved forward, and stronger marketing impacts with key audiences.  

At the heart of S360’s research services, you will find a team lead by experienced public opinion strategists David Kornahrens and Ryan Karlsgodt. 

This team excels at distilling actionable recommendations from public opinion research. Whether they accurately measured public sentiment with a representative survey poll or probe community decision making in a focus group, our research professionals offer more than data – they bring contextual insights. In recent years, the team has conducted more than 80 polls for private sector companies, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies across the country.  

They work closely with clients to design surveys that answer key questions that deliver insightful strategic guidance. The research team ensures high-quality methodology during interviews and delivers both high-level data and in-depth analysis from which they present clear, actionable recommendations that support clients’ goals. Their work doesn’t sit on a shelf; it’s integrated into winning strategies. 

“An experienced outdoor hiker would never navigate the wilderness without a map,” David said. “Well-designed research tests assumptions that might otherwise be taken for granted and reveals the advantages and disadvantages of different pathways to reach an objective. Our research provides a map of the best way forward.”  

Research ensures decisions are grounded in real insight rather than assumptions. 

Experience and Earned Trust 

Clients benefit from our team’s hard-earned lessons and pattern recognition developed over our years of working through complex public policy and communications challenges. And S360’s research team brings this experience to every project. 

David is S360’s Senior Vice President of Research and brings an extensive background supporting political campaigns in both research and as a campaign manager. He has previously worked as campaign manager for Paula Villescaz for California State Assembly  and served as Director of Polling and Modeling for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee(DCCC) where he oversaw research teams that worked across 80 battleground districts, and whose research helped secure a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020.  

Ryan, S360’s Research Manager, also served as a research analyst for the DCCC, and was part of the political research team that supported President Obama’s reelection in 2012. From there he joined the Obama Administration, helping coordinate political appointments across Federal agencies and then becoming a Presidential appointee himself in the Office of Global Climate Change at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Prior to joining S360 Ryan was the research analyst for San Diego’s hotel and hospitality workers union, UNITE HERE! Local 30, where he tracked local politics and policy. 

Being able to spot trends, make sense of contradictory data signals, and guide clients to successful messaging has proven instrumental in Strategies 360’s successful campaigns over the years. This team’s most recent success was in the February 2026 election in Washington state securing $4 billion in bonds and levies for 12 school districts. Using the research team’s data and analysis, S360’s education communications team developed an effective strategy that paired strong messages with engaging collateral developed by our creative services. The big wins for students means more room to learn, more resources to grow, and more opportunities to pursue big dreams and goals. 

Where Research is Trending 

David and Ryan see research continuing to evolve toward digital methods. Community members and voters increasingly prefer to participate on their own time, accessed through online platforms. Over the past decade, the share of respondents completing surveys via web links texted to their phones has grown dramatically and now represents a majority of completed interviews, a trend the team is already leveraging for clients. 

Big Challenges Need a Strategist’s Approach 

David and Ryan are curious, creative problem-solvers working within an integrated team of strategists. By turning data into direction, they help clients move forward with confidence to deliver comprehensive, collaborative solutions. 

Whether providing smaller communities specialized research like Community-Plus and Community-Basic surveys  or conducting large-scale representative opinion polling projects, David and Ryan manage the research process end-to-end. 

“My advice when we start a project with a client is to trust the process,” Ryan said. “Our clients are experts in their fields and provide us with important, detailed context for their specific research needs. Let us be the experts in which research methods will best meet their desired goals and needs. At the end of the day, you’ll have data that is both tailored to your needs and trustworthy.” 

Their approach starts with setting clear, manageable expectations and carefully documenting a client’s perceptions and goals. From there, they translate those needs into a customized research plan designed to deliver insightful and actionable information. Their aim for every project is to ensure each client understands the most efficient and effective method or message to achieve their goals. 

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When we compare these outcomes to statewide research conducted in partnership with Piper Sandler, a clear pattern emerges. Voters are not turning away from public education. They are becoming more selective, more cost-conscious, and more focused on outcomes. 

For districts planning future measures, the lesson is to strengthen your year-round engagement strategies.  

The Research Trends Behind the Results

Our statewide survey of registered voters found: 

• 54 percent believe their local district needs more funding 

• 62 percent believe local property taxes are too high 

• Transparency and communication are the top drivers of trust 

This tension between funding need and tax sensitivity defined the February ballot. Voters are willing to invest, but they expect clarity in return. Bridging this gap requires an integrated strategy that connects research to messaging to channels and year-round engagement.  

February’s election results reflected S360’s research trends and findings almost exactly. The clearest takeaway is that voters continue to recognize the need for school investment, especially through levies, but growing tax sensitivity and higher expectations for accountability make the communications of the details of each proposal more important than ever. 

What the Approved Measures Had in Common 

The S360 team was proud to support 12 school districts and successful passage of 21 measures, securing nearly $4 billion for over 121,000 students. 

When we look at districts where bonds and levies were approved, the communications playbook is consistent and follows a “Need – Plan – Accountability” structure. Successful measures: 

• Clearly explain why local funding is necessary and how it fits into Washington’s broader school funding structure. They often emphasize renewal or replacement when that’s the case, which lowers the temperature around tax concerns. They spell out exactly what the dollars will pay for — specific schools, projects, upgrades — instead of relying on broad phrases. And they address cost head-on, usually in plain language that helps voters understand what it means for them. 

• Are all about clarity. Voters appear willing to support school funding when they understand the problem, see a defined solution, and feel confident the investment is responsible. In a tax-sensitive environment, communications that reduce uncertainty and build trust can make the difference between majority support and a supermajority win. 

• Don’t stop after the election. In fact, districts who regularly share updates about past funding and plans for future funding show increased trust among their communities. 

What This Means for District Leaders 

Successful measures are grounded in: 

• Messaging that reflects local priorities. Baseline opinion research to understand funding sentiment and tax sensitivity means your messaging will accurately reflect what your community thinks 

• Clear articulation of specific projects and outcomes 

• Year-round communication that reaches beyond families 

Looking Forward 

February confirmed that Washington communities are willing to invest when they understand the why, the how, and the impact. 

From baseline research and message testing to creative development, digital strategy, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing communications planning, our team partners with districts to build the systems that support successful measures. If you’re beginning to think about your next levy or bond, we’d welcome the conversation. Contact us at edteam@strategies360.com  

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At Strategies 360, we are collaborative strategists who solve big challenges. Few challenges are bigger than navigating a legislative session, especially now, when budgets are tight and timelines are short. Success requires deep knowledge of your legislative priorities, which can be bolstered with an integrated communications plan built to deliver clarity of message, action, and results. A winning legislative communications plan starts with clear goals, a strong message framework, platforms that authentically reach your audience, and a timeline tied to key session dates. That’s why we combine public and government affairs, research, communications, and creative services into one integrated approach. Our plans are: 

• Grounded in research: We analyze survey data, focus group insights, and interviews to provide clarity on what motivates your audience and how to move them to action.
  
  
• Aligned with a foundation: We develop a foundational plan from which all efforts are coordinated. Messages are developed, key decision makers identified, and platforms prepared.
  

• Strengthened through coalition building: We help partners align around shared goals, applying our foundations to all outreach activity across a diverse set of stakeholders to effectively reach and influence lawmakers. 

• Supported with advocacy tools: From social media graphics to fact sheets and videos, we equip supporters with the tools they need to succeed. 

Our strength is translating complex issues into clear stories detailing the consequences of legislation to real people. We not only develop the plan, but help with implementation by:  

• Motivating advocates and keeping them energized and engaged. 

• Managing deliverables so there are no surprises along the way. 

• Tracking metrics to measure success and adjust strategy when needed. 

We become your strategic partner every step of the way. 

Ready to turn your legislative priorities into measurable results? Let’s build a plan that wins. Email us at communications@strategies360.com to get started. 

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Behind every policy shift, campaign, and successful project are people working thoughtfully and intentionally to move change forward. The Strategists series introduces you to the 360° perspective of our team members who bring expertise, creativity, and purpose to their work, and who are committed to making an impact for the communities they serve.  

Chris Munroe Brings Traditional Media into a Modern Outreach Strategy 

Reaching a target audience requires us to connect to people where they are with relevant information and messaging. Historically, traditional broadcast and print media were the tried-and-true methods to get a marketing message out into the world. As digital formats started gaining traction, it became easier to find niche audiences and people who were more likely to connect with your message. Now, digital media is the leader in marketing use.  

However, our Vice President in Alaska and firm wide media buyer Chris Munroe, notes that traditional media still holds an important position for many advertisers trying to reach specific audiences. Alaska is a great example of how traditional broadcast and print advertising remain vitally important. As a large state with many rural regions, communities still struggle with fast, reliable internet, and it is expensive (this is true for rural communities across S360’s footprint). People still watch, read, or listen to local news from cable and public media sources. Large cultural moments happen on network television – the Superbowl just aired to one of the largest audiences in its history. Research shows that TV advertising offers strengths in branding and recognition, creating top-of-mind awareness. 

Moreover, people are accessing TV and radio through streaming services, so building an advertising plan that integrates streaming with broadcast helps get your message out further. Chris collaborates with S360’s creative and digital marketing teams to develop integrated marketing strategies that consider the unique benefits of a multi-media plan to meet each client’s specific goals. If the creative plan includes a stunning video, it would be well served to air on TV as well as streaming. If the message is important for rural audiences, public radio is a trusted platform that will reach them. Each project is one of a kind, and our teams consider all possibilities.  

Leading with Strategy, Leveraging Relationships 

With decades of experience in marketing and communications, Chris has valued relationships across local media. When a good marketing opportunity arises, or premium placements become available, he is the first call a station rep will make. If a promotional sponsorship becomes available, he can help a client get the first shot at being a partner. For local TV stations, he negotiates lower rates because he has a long-term purchasing history with the station. The relationships built across traditional media outlets becomes a valuable tool for our clients to maximize their marketing budget.  

Along with relationships and history, Chris has intuitive knowledge of the media landscape and how to best plan a media campaign. He applies that to create thoughtful strategies for each client, considers the details for each project, and always reviews the data and metrics. His process includes: 

• Aligning internally with the full client team to ensure that traditional media strategies are integrated seamlessly within the plan. 
• Considering when and where people are most likely to see an ad. 
• Reviewing the ratings and shares for any media in consideration.
• Tracking significant media moments and competitive advertising times. 
• Leaning on the data behind human behavior with media. 
• Negotiating ROI’s with each media outlet he places ads with.
• Monitoring a campaign across placements. 
• Reviewing a campaign after it’s wrapped to create a final report to ensure the advertising met benchmarks.  

This nuanced process helps clients expand their brand impact, awareness, and value with important audiences.  

Thoughts on Advertising in 2026 

For many annual marketers, the biggest consideration for 2026 will be the election cycle. Chris notes that by mid-summer the airwaves will be packed with political ads, and spots will be at a premium leading into November. Planning around this cycle will be important for brands that either want to avoid getting lost in the sea of politics, or those who have a stake in the election outcomes and want to prioritize solid placements in a crowded field. Either way, Chris can provide 360° support navigating broadcast and print media placements to meet the unique needs of each client.  

This month, we also experienced one of the most competitive and compelling days of the year for advertising – the Superbowl. For Chris, the classic Budweiser spots always land. His favorite this year was the baby eagle spot, featuring the long-running Budweiser Clydesdale. The history of the horse and the national bird created and all-American symbolism that offered a smile to viewers. It stayed above the weeds and didn’t get bogged by complex messaging – creating a simple, clear, and memorable brand story.   

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Communities Want More CTE 

Our research consistently shows that voters strongly support CTE opportunities in schools. When asked how school bonds and levies should be used, voters overwhelmingly prioritize adding or expanding CTE courses and facilities. In fact, increasing CTE is the top funding choice among voters across demographics. This is a clear signal that communities value hands-on learning and real-world preparation. 

The Benefits of CTE are Clear 

CTE courses allow students to learn by doing, explore career options early, and build confidence through hands-on experience. Whether a student is curious about healthcare, construction, maritime, advanced manufacturing, technology, or fields that extend beyond a traditional career pathway, CTE helps them connect classroom learning to real-world applications. These courses give students the opportunity to see how their skills and interests translate into future opportunities, preparing them for college, apprenticeships, or the workforce. 

One of the most powerful aspects of CTE is its flexibility. The skills students develop, like problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, are highly transferable to any path they choose for their future. A single course can spark new interests, broaden perspectives, and open doors to possibilities students may not have previously considered. 

Many CTE programs are strengthened by industry partners that help inform curriculum to reflect in-demand skills and workforce needs. These partnerships ensure students are learning relevant, up-to-date skills. 

CTE teachers bring energy and passion into the classroom, helping students discover their unique talents and see value in their work. These educators help students find fun, rewarding, and meaningful career paths. 

Helping Students see Themselves in Careers 

At Strategies 360, we’ve partnered with K-12 districts, colleges, and workforce development organizations to strengthen and expand CTE programs. Our work has helped increase enrollment, boost applications into high-demand career pathways, and build community support for expanding CTE offerings in schools. Through research, communications, and targeted outreach, we help programs connect with students and families who may not otherwise see these opportunities. 

Let’s work together to strengthen programs that prepare students not just for their first job, but for a lifetime of learning and success. Send us an email at edteam@strategies360.com

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The Full Circle: Meet the Strategists 

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Hutchinson previously served as CEO for the Nevada non-profit STEP2, and brings nearly three decades of executive leadership experience to oversee S360’s business operations.

Mari Hutchinson, CPA, has joined the strategic communications and public affairs firm, Strategies 360 (S360) as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. This role is designed to support the company’s long-term stability, sustainable growth, and organizational success following a change in ownership in January of this year.

S360 was purchased by the firm’s Nevada leader and former Speaker of the Assembly, John Oceguera. Hutchinson is the first hire under the new ownership and will serve the company in a dual role that supports the internal structure of the firm, while engaging with clients as an advisor.

“Mari offers the unique combination of big picture thinking with an eye for technical detail,” said Oceguera, S360’s CEO. “She will bring her deep leadership and advocacy experience to improve our internal organizational structures and grow our team’s impact as a knowledgeable advisor for staff, partners and clients alike.”

Mari came to S360 following fourteen years of service with STEP2 – a non-profit that supports women in addiction recovery and their children. She was responsible for the financial health of the organization, staff and board management, contract negotiations, and legislative advocacy on behalf of interests related to Nevada’s non-profit community, health and human services, drug policy and other related issues that impacted STEP2’s community and families. First as the CFO/COO, then as CEO, Mari sustained a strong organizational culture that ensured those who relied on their services had a safe and successful journey to recovery.

“I am very excited to foster S360’s vision as a transparent, vibrant, and growing company that does great work for our communities,” said Hutchinson. “I look forward to supporting a corporate culture where people can do great work, grow in their careers, and feel valued for the impact they make.”

Before engaging in non-profit service, Mari spent years working in the corporate world. For over a decade, she was Vice President and Certified Business Valuation Analyst at a real estate valuation firm. She began her career as an accountant with Deloitte LLP. Mari holds a Business Management degree from University of Nevada, Reno, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

You can connect with Mari and read her bio here.

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