About Us

Our Mission
At The Perkins Partnership, we define success as a thorough, thoughtful, ethical process that exceeds our clients’ expectations. 

Government affairs and public relations programs are often 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 examine your objectives, then work to set goals that encompass your broader vision.

Our team members possess both communications expertise and political and government experience. This real-world skillset gives our clients the edge they need to achieve their goals.

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. We invite you to contact us to explore the difference we can make for you.

Our Philosophy
At The Perkins Partnership, we value our reputation for integrity, intelligence, and credibility. Working with our clients, we understand that we make an impact on our communities and our society. We take this responsibility seriously, and we never forget that what we do matters.  

Our Leadership
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 communications campaigns have earned recognition from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Other acknowledgements include “50 Best Women in New Jersey Business,” “Outstanding Woman in the Pharmaceutical Industry,” and “Outstanding Woman in Business.”

In April 2004 she formed The Perkins Partnership, a public policy consulting firm. 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.
Her award-winning communications campaigns have earned recognition from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Other acknowledgements include “50 Best Women in New Jersey Business,” “Outstanding Woman in the Pharmaceutical Industry,” and “Outstanding Woman in Business.”

Political involvement, and the importance of women in elected and appointed office, is a major part of Rebecca’s life. A former elected official, she is included in Who’s Who in American Politics.

Rebecca welcomes media inquiries on healthcare policy; advocacy and grassroots lobbying; strategic communications; leadership; women and power; and women and politics.