At PolicyWorks, we believe personal growth fuels professional growth. After 15 years of employment, our team members are eligible for a 5-week sabbatical. It’s an intentional time to step away from the office, explore, and recharge. Our colleague Keisha recently took advantage of this unique opportunity, and her adventure spanned oceans, cultures, and coasts.

We’re pleased to announce that Jake Friedrichsen will be joining PolicyWorks as Vice President of Government Affairs beginning in August. Jake brings more than a decade of experience working in and around the Iowa State Capitol.

The All-American Rejects are back, and not just on Spotify playlists or nostalgic TikToks. They are popping up across the country (literally) with surprise shows in barns, bowling alleys, and other unexpected venues. On the surface, it looks like a quirky tour choice. But if you work in public relations or event strategy, it is a case study in real-time engagement, grassroots buzz, and the power of simplicity.

Welcome Gwen Peters to PolicyWorks as Political Action & Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator.