Success is defined by some with a legislative scorecard, or
a list of media placements.
Government and public relations efforts can be critically important
elements of a campaign, but they won't create lasting, long-term
success if they are stand-alone efforts.
The Perkins Partnership team is skilled at bringing a larger
perspective to our clients' public policy agendas. We help you
think through your objectives, then work to set goals that encompass
your broader vision. Our professionals combine communications
skills with government experience, forming a partnership with
our clients that produces genuine, impactful results.
In a competitive environment where the landscape is always
changing, clients have come to rely upon The Perkins Partnership
for delivering consistent leadership and sound advice.
About the President and CEO - Rebecca Perkins
Rebecca Perkins is a public policy and communications strategist whose career crosses the public, private, and academic sectors. She is noted for her strong commitment to advocating for innovative policy agendas, as well as for her political instincts and ability to build consensus on issues that affect diverse constituencies.
Her award-winning public relations campaigns have earned recognition from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Other acknowledgements include “Outstanding Woman in the Pharmaceutical Industry” by the Woman’s Fund of New Jersey, and “Outstanding Woman in Business” by the Somerset County (NJ) Commission on the Status of Women.
In April 2004 she formed The Perkins Partnership, a public policy consulting firm focusing on healthcare advocacy. Her career includes the positions of senior vice president of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Prosperity New Jersey, and special assistant to the President of the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey for external affairs.
Political involvement, and the topic of women in politics, is a major part of Rebecca’s life. A former elected official, she is included in Who’s Who in American Politics.
Rebecca has a Master of Arts degree in English Literature from Drew University and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Emporia State University. She is a Fellow of Leadership New Jersey. A resident of Warren, New Jersey, she is also active on several statewide non-profit boards.
Rebecca welcomes media inquiries on healthcare policy; advocacy and grassroots lobbying; strategic communications; leadership; women and power; and women and politics.
