Pivotal Policy consulting

Success depends as much on preparation and strategy as it does on ideas and effort. Pivotal Policy Consulting is a leading full-service Arizona lobbying firm, providing clients with the experience, expertise, and dogged determination necessary for success.

Pivotal Policy Consulting is a full-service government relations firm offering a wide range of lobbying and public affairs consulting services for corporate, nonprofit and government clients. Our team combines over 50 years of lobbying experience at all levels of government, including local, state, and federal.

At Pivotal, we pride ourselves on our integrity with our clients and the public policy makers we work with – always maintaining the highest ethical standards. Client interests are well served only when all parties are confident in the ethical advancement of those interests.

Government Relations, Lobbying, Strategic Planning, Issue Management, Client Networking and Public Affairs at the local, state, and federal levels.

LOCAL

Local government policies have a profound impact on business interests. From zoning to capital improvement to environmental regulation, Pivotal has the experience and understanding necessary to effectively navigate complex regulatory environments within local governments statewide for the benefit of our clients.

STATE

When it comes to legislative and regulatory activity at the state level, strategic knowledge and accessibility are the keys to successful issue management for our clients. An in-depth understanding of the process and the players keep Pivotal’s clients well positioned for success.

FEDERAL

Through strategic partnerships in Washington D.C., as well as Pivotal’s strong ties to Arizona’s congressional Delegation, our clients receive expert representation in federal relations.

Top Arizona Lobbying Firm Specializing in Legislative and Government Relations

Pivotal Policy Consulting is one of Arizona’s top full-service lobbying and public affairs firms, providing clients with a range of offerings from project analysis to political and strategic consulting and representation. In addition to lobbying and government relations, Pivotal offers public relations, media and marketing support, grassroots building, campaign, and association management services, both in house and through strategic partners.

Since 2000, Pivotal has represented a broad range of clients before the Arizona State legislature, Arizona Corporation Commission, administrative agencies, local governments and the Arizona Congressional Delegation. Our success is built on strong relationships with policy and decision makers at the state, local, and county levels. Our team has deep experience in all facets of private and public-sector issues, including tax and fiscal policy, education and higher education, healthcare, financial services, tribal governments, utilities, agriculture, natural resources, environment, municipalities, as well as state and federal land managers and several state agencies.

Pivotal has created strategic partnerships with D.C.-based government relations consultants to provide clients a high quality federal government relations presence when needed.

With a strong team background in public finance and internal government operations, Pivotal brings high level experience and in-depth understanding that goes beyond the political aspects of client representation. This specific hands-on expertise provides us with a unique perspective on public policy decisions and their effects on our clients’ interests, as well as those of the business community and Arizona’s overall economy.

OUR TEAM

Kristen R. Boilini

partner

Kristen R. Boilini (Managing Partner) has represented clients in various public policy arenas since 1995. She joined the Governor’s Budget Office in 1989, under Governor Mofford, and continued to work for the Symington administration through 1994. In these roles, Kristen developed an in-depth understanding of state budgeting and the appropriations process, public finance, tax policy and government operations.

Prior to starting her own firm, KRB Consulting in 2000 and later Pivotal in 2013, Kristen worked as a contract lobbyist for two government affairs firms. In addition, she has worked on a number of ballot initiatives and assisted in the management of a number of political campaigns. In addition to her lobbying practice, Kristen has a strong background in representing clients’ interests with various regulatory agencies.

Kristen has a M.S. in Economics and a M.A. in Human Development, and is currently working toward her doctorate in Organizational Development.

Nick Simonetta

partner

Prior to launching Pivotal, Nick gained the depth of his government relations’ perspective through his positions in the state’s executive branch, legislative leadership staff and as a contract consultant. He was the Communications and Policy Advisor to the Majority in the Arizona State Senate. Nick also worked as the Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs for the Arizona State Land Department. In these roles, Nick developed specialized expertise in natural resource, environmental and water issues, municipal representation, business development and expansion, and government-media relations and legislative process.

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Jessica Rainbow

Senior Associate

Jessica serves as policy and public affairs advisor for Pivotal, managing client’s state legislative and public policy issues. Jessica assists the firm with political affairs; coordinates both internal and external communications and provides clients with services from project analysis to political and strategic consulting and representation.

Since 2007, Jessica has represented a broad range of clients before the Arizona State legislature, Arizona corporation commission, administrative agencies, local governments and Arizona’s congressional delegation. With extremely strong relationships with policy and decision makers at the state, local and county levels, Jessica brings experience in a wide range of public policy issues and advocacy including: higher education, health care, financial services, tribal governments, utilities, natural resources & environment, municipalities and state agencies. Prior to working as a contract lobbyist, Jessica interned for the Arizona Attorney General’s office.

Jessica has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona. Former Governor Jan Brewer has also twice appointed her to the State Board of Cosmetology.

Brittany Bingold

Associate

Brittany Bingold joined the Pivotal team after teaching English in China for four years. Brittany has used her education background and her navigation of different cultures living abroad as a catapult to tremendous growth as an up and coming government relations consultant. Brittany ensures compliance with municipal and state lobbyist regulations. She assists on legislative and government affairs issues for a variety of clients including education, healthcare, and agriculture.

Brittany graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Secondary Education.

Anna Oliver

Office Administrator and 

Special Projects Coordinator 

Anna Oliver joined the Pivotal team in early 2019. Anna supports a wide range of business administration activities including day-to-day operations, as well as event management and planning for clients. Anna gained her experience on several state-wide election campaigns. Prior to joining Pivotal, Anna interned for John McCain’s campaign for US Senate in 2016 and was an integral team member of Governor Ducey’s re-election campaign in 2018. 

Anna has a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Arizona.

OUR CLIENTS REPRESENT A UNIQUE BLEND OF BUSINESS, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENTAL, HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION INTERESTS.

Our clients represent a unique blend of business, land use and development, governmental, healthcare and education interests.

The Pivotal team represents a variety of clients throughout the Arizona in both the public and private sectors. We enjoy strong and intimate working relationships with our extraordinary family of clients.

Pivotal strives to maintain a complementary base of clients including agriculture, energy, corporate, nonprofit, education, financial, and healthcare and are vigilant in our efforts to serve our clients’ needs without conflict.

One of Pivotal’s greatest sources of pride is the tireless efforts we make to provide unparalleled service, responsiveness, and consistently positive results to our clients. These efforts begin with garnering and maintaining a thorough understanding of our client’s business, goals and objectives.

OUR FAMILY OF CLIENTS INCLUDE:

  • Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers
  • Arizona Community College Coordinating Council
  • American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – AZ Section
  • Arizona Defensive Driving Coalition
  • Arizona Fairs Association
  • Arizona Library Association
  • Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition
  • Arizona Scrap Recyclers Association
  • Barnett’s Towing
  • Cactus League Baseball Association
  • Central Arizona Irrigation & Drainage District
  • City of Peoria
  • Dental Care for Arizona
  • Electrical Districts 4 and 5
  • Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
  • Lamar Advertising
  • Native American Connections
  • Primavera Online High School
  • Republic Services
  • Select Management Resources
  • The GEO Group
  • Town of Gilbert
  • Western Growers Association
  • Wildlife World Zoo

Contact Details

Pivotal Policy Consulting
Phone: 602.294.0202
826 N. 3rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003

info@pivotalpolicyconsulting.com