Stephanie Devitt is a skilled veteran of public affairs strategy, working in both political appointee and consulting roles. Since 2012, she has led SDK Strategic Services, providing strategic counsel and directing projects of consequence for state and local government agencies, nonprofits, foundations, healthcare providers and public health agencies.   

 

Stephanie began her career leading regional community relations for U.S. Senator Tom Daschle, a role that provided a first-hand look at how government programs of all types impact people’s lives on a daily basis. She spent 8 years consulting with regional and national public affairs and public engagement firms before founding SDK.  

 

Stephanie holds a Master of Public Policy in Nonprofit Management, Communications and Engagement and a B.S. in Sociology with a focus on social research methods, both from the University of Minnesota.   Stephanie’s research on the role of communications and advocacy networks in nations’ adoption of climate change policy was at the forefront of network mapping and science communications analysis.  She is a frequent speaker on stakeholder engagement, communications and community engagement for complex policy, and the changing media environment’s impact on public trust.  

 

In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and plotting travel and home remodel adventures.