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 Doctorate in Organizational Development, an M.S. in Economics and an M.A. in Human 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.
Jessica Rainbow
PARTNER
Jessica serves as senior 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.
Over the last decade, Jessica has represented a broad range of clients before the Arizona State legislature, executive and 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, 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.
Brittany Bingold
Senior 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 assists on legislative and government affairs issues for a variety of clients including higher education, healthcare, and agriculture. She also ensures compliance with state lobbyist regulations.
Brittany graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Secondary Education.
Anna Oliver
ASSOCIATE
Anna assists on a variety of legislative and government affairs issues including municipal affairs and economic development. Her extensive background includes conducting comprehensive research on various legislative matters and demonstrating a remarkable ability to draw connections between issues that often don’t appear connected. Anna also ensures compliance with state lobbyist regulations, and manages communication and coordination with client events.
Anna gained her experience on several statewide election campaigns. Prior to joining Pivotal, Anna interned for John McCain’s campaign for US Senate in 2016, and was the Field Director for Northern Arizona and Maricopa County on Governor Doug Ducey’s re-election campaign in 2018.
Anna has B.A’s in Psychology and Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of Arizona
Katelyn Toth
Office ADMINISTRATOR & Event Coordinator
Katelyn is the most recent addition to the Pivotal team. In her capacity, Katelyn spearheads a diverse array of business administration functions, encompassing the management of our day-to-day operations as well as client and other related event planning.
Before joining the Pivotal team, Katelyn served as an Administrative Assistant to the Appropriations Chairman at the House of Representatives, where she honed her skills in administrative excellence.
Katelyn is currently studying Political Science at Estrella Mountain Community College.
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
- Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – AZ Section
- Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association
- Arizona Fairs Association
- Arizona Library Association
- Arizona Scrap Recyclers Association
- Arizona United Animal Care & Business Coalition
- Barnett’s Towing
- Cemex Construction Materials
- Central Arizona Irrigation & Drainage District
- City of Goodyear
- City of Peoria
- Commercial Real Estate Exchange Inc.
- Desert Studios Complex Partners
- Electrical Districts 4 and 5
- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
- Homeless Youth Connection
- KOR Cannabis
- Lake Havasu City
- Lamar Advertising
- McKinstry
- Mohave Community College
- Native American Connections
- One n Ten
- Primavera Online High School
- Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS)
- RCS, LLC
- Republic Services
- Securis Insurance Pool
- 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