MICHAEL DELOACH
New York,NY
Summary
With over twenty years as a public affairs advisor to leading New York elected officials, political candidates and non-profit leaders, I excel at navigating complex political landscapes, developing effective communication strategies, and forging strong relationships with key stakeholders. A proven leader managing large, diverse teams, I'm adept at launching impactful public campaigns, shaping complex messaging with external stakeholders & media and handling crises in real-time.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & ISSUE ADVOCACY
Red Horse Strategies
01.2022 - Current
- Advise non-profit organizations, developers, and green energy project partners on strategies to influence public opinion, shape policy outcomes, and deliver legislative and project victories.
- Draft and implement communication plans and build/strengthen coalitions to meet the client's objectives in a rapidly evolving political landscape.
- Develop and execute innovative strategies to engage and mobilize target audiences, utilizing paid, digital, and traditional media channels.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
NYC Dept of Environmental Protection
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country
- Managed a team of 40+ handling marketing, communications, community outreach and government affairs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to effectively communicate the department's initiatives and policies internally and to the public, media, and relevant stakeholders; Provided extensive crisis communications direction.
- Responsible for all press and media inquiries, million-dollar public service campaigns, environmental education programs, emergency response and public events.
- The largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Office of the Mayor of New York City
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Advised Mayor, Deputy Mayors and Commissioners on policy and legislative priorities, hearing preparation and crisis communications impacting over 20 city agencies focused on housing, workforce, economic development, transportation and resiliency.
- Developed and implemented strategies to foster effective collaboration and communication between City Hall and other local, state, and federal government agencies.
DIRECTOR, Healthcare Education Project
1199 SEIU & Greater NY Hospital Association
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Directed multi-million dollar advertising campaigns and implemented aggressive media plans for contentious budget negotiations in Albany.
- Managed a team of 25 colleagues managing press, communications, community engagement and in-district lobbying efforts.
Campaigns
ELECTORAL
Christine Quinn for NYC Mayor, 2013
Cyrus Vance for Manhattan DA, 2009
Eric Schneiderman for NY AG, 2010
Various NYS Senate Races, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, 2006
ISSUE
Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act, 2025
Billy Never Idles, 2019
Trash It, Don't Flush It, 2018
Mandatory Inclusionary Housing & Zoning, 2016
Marriage Equality, 2011
Awards
- RISING STAR, 40 UNDER 40, City & State, 2010
- SILVER ADDY, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS Billy Never Idles PSA, 2020
EDUCATION
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
2003
Timeline
PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & ISSUE ADVOCACY
Red Horse Strategies
01.2022 - Current
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
NYC Dept of Environmental Protection
01.2017 - 01.2022
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Office of the Mayor of New York City
01.2014 - 01.2017
DIRECTOR, Healthcare Education Project
1199 SEIU & Greater NY Hospital Association
01.2010 - 01.2012
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