Howard Opinsky, BA '91

Howard Opinsky is the Founding Managing Partner of Opincon Strategies, a communication consultancy that advises clients on mission critical challenges to their reputation, license to operate, and ability to influence the future. He is a veteran communication strategist who has worked for decades at the nexus of business, politics, and government and applies those experiences to his client work.

Prior to founding Opincon Strategies, Howard led the corporate and public affairs practices for two global public relations agencies and led global corporate communications for a major financial services corporation. He has extensive experience managing crises and issues for brands and individuals and leading public policy campaigns for business coalitions, NGOs, and  trade associations. His work spans a wide range of industries including finance, health care, higher education, energy, manufacturing, retail, and national security, as well as governments seeking trade, aid, and tourism from the United States.  Howard has also worked extensively with non-governmental organizations to preserve and promote democracy in the US and around the globe. Prior to becoming a consultant, Howard was a political strategist and communication advisor to candidates and causes. He served as a presidential campaign aid and strategic advisor to U.S. Senator John McCain and later advised The McCain Institute for International Leadership.

Howard attended the George Washington University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in 1991, majoring in Political Communication. He joined the School of Media & Public Affairs National Council in 2017.