Ed advises clients across the pharmaceutical, biotech, gene therapy, and diagnostics sectors, helping them navigate the policy and regulatory landscapes that shape how new drugs and devices reach the market. Across a career in both government and the private sector, Ed has built particular depth in rare disease, addiction, neuromuscular conditions, and aesthetic medicine, working with organizations at every level to support drug development and commercialization.
Before joining FTP, Ed spent years leading policy and lobbying efforts in-house for life sciences companies, including serving as Chief Government Affairs Officer at Allergan (now AbbVie). His responsibilities reached beyond government affairs into corporate strategy and management, communications, product development, sales, mergers and acquisitions, and patient and customer advocacy. Along the way, he has helped bring to market and support some of the industry’s most recognized products, including Botox, Juvéderm, Latisse, Natrelle implants, Narcan, Opvee, ELEVIDYS, EXONDYS, and XDEMVY. Earlier in his career, Ed served in the U.S. Senate and in the Office of the Governor of California.
Andres is a senior vice president in FTP’s state advocacy (governor engagement) and federal government affairs practices and ranks among the country’s leading authorities on Latino political and economic strategy, with a career spanning three decades at the center of Latino politics. He began his career as an aide to Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), working on public lands, mining, transportation, immigration, and education and advising the senator on Latino issues and community engagement. Andres became one of the most influential figures in Nevada and national Latino politics, shaping how Washington understands the Latino electorate, and today translates that understanding into strategy for companies and investors whose markets and politics run through Latino communities in the United States and across Latin America.
Leading FTP’s Latin America work, Andres advises U.S. companies and investors on the cross‑border political and reputational dynamics that connect the United States and the rest of the Americas. As Latin America moves to the center of U.S. economic and security debates—from Venezuela and the Panama Canal to North American trade and competition with China over influence and supply chains—his relationships across the hemisphere help clients stay ahead of fast‑moving developments. He co‑founded Latinos in Foreign Policy and hosts FTP’s Latin America Policy Forum, which convenes Latin American ambassadors, policymakers, and corporate leaders around the world.
Andres works closely with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Nevada congressional delegation, major national Latino organizations, and national civic groups. A fixture in Democratic politics, he has served on the Democratic National Committee and raises funds through Latino donor networks and political action committees on behalf of Democratic candidates across the country, where shifting Latino demographics are reshaping American politics. A longtime advocate on Latino healthcare and public health issues, he serves on the board of the National Hispanic Health Foundation and as president of its Action Fund, advising health systems, payers, and life sciences companies on health equity and demographic risk. His community engagement and enrollment work has been honored at the highest levels, including a health enrollment program the Obama White House cited as a successful model.
Previously, Andres led national work on Latino political strategy and digital campaigns at NDN, a Washington think tank, and founded the Ramirez Group, an award‑winning public affairs and community engagement firm based in Las Vegas. He has managed and advised campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels and has served as a redistricting expert for state legislatures. He also worked in Nevada Governor Bob Miller’s (D) Washington office, focused on healthcare, transportation, and federal‑state coordination, and served as a federal lobbyist for the City of Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment, building deep expertise in gaming, hospitality, and Western economic development.
Anthony is a senior designer on FTP’s creative team, where he leads and executes design across the firm’s sectors. He specializes in translating complex ideas into clear, compelling visual solutions that support strategic communications and integrated public affairs campaigns.
In his role, Anthony develops intentional creative for campaigns and coalitions spanning healthcare, transportation and infrastructure, education and workforce, and other emerging public affairs issues. He is passionate about blending refined aesthetics with meaningful impact, ensuring that design not only captures attention but also resonates with diverse audiences and advances clients’ strategic goals.
Prior to joining FTP, Anthony spent seven years working across agency and in‑house environments with a focus on digital media and branding. His experience includes art directing global sustainability campaigns for Microsoft, developing high‑performing social content for Nike Basketball, evolving the visual identity of The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, and creating brand systems for Compass real estate agents in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Shanita is a senior vice president in FTP’s public affairs practice, where she leads cannabis-focused public affairs and stakeholder engagement strategies for clients across regulated industries. A versatile strategist and coalition builder, she helps clients navigate complex policy debates, manage reputational risk, and design advocacy programs that center equity and responsible regulation.
Before joining FTP, Shanita founded Budding Solutions, a boutique cannabis consultancy that helped businesses establish and scale compliant operations, and co‑founded DocHouse, a craft cannabis cultivator and manufacturer later acquired by Ayr Wellness. She previously served as vice president and president of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, where she advanced social equity policies, led policy summits and advocacy campaigns, and helped shape model ordinances that informed cannabis equity programs nationwide.
Earlier in her career, Shanita built a track record as a management consultant supporting Fortune 500 companies, holding roles with PepsiCo, Molson Coors (formerly Miller Brewing Company), McCormick & Company, and Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software). Across these roles she focused on strategic management, supply chain and logistics, and business performance improvement—experience she now brings to clients working at the intersection of public policy, operations, and market growth.
In addition to her client work, Shanita remains deeply engaged in national cannabis policy through leadership roles with advocacy organizations and advisory boards, and as a frequent speaker and media commentator on the future of the regulated cannabis industry.
Peter is a partner and leads FTP’s state advocacy (50-state governor engagement) practice. He has spent his career helping both the public and private sectors navigate the space between capital markets and government at the highest levels. As a former member of the Clinton Administration White House Staff, Peter has applied that knowledge and experience to assist companies in developing strategies that either solve complex problems or increase public sector sales. His clients include publicly-traded and privately-held businesses in the financial services, infrastructure, and technology sectors.
Peter has served on numerous public and private Boards of Directors and worked on more than a dozen political campaigns, beginning his career as a political operative on the Clinton for President campaign in 1992. He previously served as the national treasurer for the Democratic Governors Association from 2014–2018, and remains a key member of their Finance Cabinet. In 2013, he played a leading role in the successful election of his longtime friend, Terry McAuliffe, as the 72nd Governor of Virginia.
Previously, Peter served as the senior advisor to the chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). His main focus was on developing and advising the national committee on strategic planning, while overseeing a $30 million capital campaign that transformed the national party headquarters and operations. Prior to joining the staff of the DNC, Peter served as the director of major donor development for the William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation. From 1996 to 1998, he served on the White House staff and spearheaded the administration’s efforts to coordinate with the business community to pass key sections of the Clinton Economic Program.
Peter holds degrees from Marist University and the London School of Economics. He and his wife Sara and their two children reside in Washington, D.C.
Rick Murphy is a partner in FTP’s federal government relations practice and leads the firm’s Republican advocacy. He works at the center of Senate Republican politics, with deep relationships in Republican leadership and across the conferences, committees, and federal agencies where policy is decided. A former Senate chief of staff, he guides Fortune 500 companies, investors, and trade associations across energy and utilities, technology and telecom, transportation and aviation, aerospace and defense, financial services, and consumer goods. Clients rely on Rick for direct access to the Republican leaders and members who decide outcomes in the U.S. Senate.
As chief of staff to Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Rick ran a 40-person operation and directed the senator’s legislative and political agendas in daily coordination with Republican leadership. He is a prolific fundraiser for Republican candidates and the statewide campaigns that decide the majority. In a chamber that still runs on personal relationships, Rick’s run a generation deep.
Rick began his career on Judd Gregg’s (R-NH) 1992 Senate campaign, serving as chief field operative and building a statewide operation county by county before following Gregg to Washington for his first stint in the U.S. Senate. Before returning to the Senate with Senator Ayotte, he spent 15 years running his own federal lobbying firm, R.B. Murphy & Associates, where he represented Fortune 50 companies including Google and Altria, major trade associations, and the nation’s leading scientific organizations. A native of Middlebury, Connecticut, Rick holds a bachelor’s degree from New England College in New Hampshire.
Jocelyn is a senior director in FTP’s public affairs practice. She manages integrated campaigns spanning traditional communications, digital, field, and creative efforts for clients in highly regulated industries. Her expertise spans federal health policy, with a focus on coverage, access, and regulatory strategy.
Prior to joining FTP, Jocelyn served in the healthcare practice at Ketchum, where she supported corporate affairs and health equity efforts for global pharmaceutical accounts. Her work contributed to being recognized with the PR Week “Best Pharma Product Launch” award with Best-in-Class Communications distinction.
Jocelyn began her career doing media relations, where she secured media placements for healthcare, fintech, and tech clients across local, trade, and national outlets. Jocelyn holds a B.S. in Public Relations from the University of Florida.
Natanya is senior account executive in FTP’s public affairs practice. She leads integrated campaigns across infrastructure, higher education, and healthcare, advising clients on messaging strategy, stakeholder engagement, and communications aligned across paid, earned, and owned channels. Her work has been recognized by Provoke Media and PRNews. She also oversees the firm’s intern program.
Prior to joining FTP full-time, Natanya interned with Blackstone, where she supported a nationwide public affairs campaign tied to the firm’s milestone of one trillion dollars in AUM. She also interned with the Columbus Partnership, where she coordinated advocacy for over $80 million in state and federal appropriations.
Natanya graduated with Honors from The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs with a B.S. in Public Policy Analysis.
Daniel serves as a senior vice president of policy and media strategy on FTP’s public affairs team. He is a trusted media relations and strategic communications advisor with government, public relations, and professional services industry experience. At FTP, Daniel helps clients protect reputations, advance interests, and establish themselves as credible and influential voices on the issues that matter most. He leads coalitions, devises media strategies, and offers incisive internal and external communications counsel. Before joining FTP, he led proactive media relations efforts and helped manage crisis communications for Deloitte’s government and public services practice.
For seven years prior, Daniel served as a senior communications advisor and spokesperson for Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD). In that role, he led media relations, external communications, and social media activities to elevate the Congressman’s profile and spotlight work on democracy reform, healthcare, energy, climate, and other major issues.
Before serving on Capitol Hill, Daniel worked at Powell Tate/Weber Shandwick, supporting earned media and digital advocacy campaigns for corporate, association, and nonprofit clients.
Connor is an associate in FTP’s federal government relations practice. His work spans policy areas including healthcare, trade, manufacturing, energy, AI, quantum computing, and prediction markets. Connor specializes in translating large volumes of legislative, regulatory, political, and stakeholder information into actionable insights. He also works on the firm’s efforts at the cutting edge of how policy intelligence is organized and consumed, developing dashboards, visualizations, and other tools that help teams synthesize critical information flows. Additionally, Connor conducts congressional and executive branch outreach, supports project management across client accounts, and coordinates the development of strategic communication materials.
Prior to joining FTP’s federal government relations practice, Connor interned with the firm’s state advocacy (governor engagement) team. Earlier in his career, he interned in the Colorado State Legislature and on Capitol Hill, worked on three political campaigns, and worked at a Colorado-based lobbying firm.
