Lindsey Mears is a research-driven strategist for public affairs and corporate clients, with a focus on message development, audience identification and segmentation, and reputation management. As a Vice President of Research, she brings a data-driven, audience-centric approach to clients across the firm footprint.

Lindsey started her career in political campaign polling and has since worked with organizations ranging from unions to large energy corporations to international financial institutions to local transportation companies. She is a RIVA-trained focus group moderator, having moderated dozens of focus groups nationwide. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Colorado State University, with minors in Media Relations and International Development, and a Master of Arts in Political Communication from American University.

Lindsey grew up in Colorado and recently moved from Washington D.C. to Seattle. As a new Seattle resident, Lindsey is spending her weekends exploring the Pacific Northwest through good hiking, local brews, and fabulous company.