Hi, I’m DJ — founder of Koessler Strategies and a trusted advisor to political candidates, causes, companies, and cultural influencers.
I help clients navigate today’s most pressing issues, tell their stories, and meet their goals. Clients have ranged from non-profits to creator marketing and PR agencies to candidates for governor and Congress.
For more than a decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of politics, social impact, and media. I led social media, influencer engagement, and digital rapid response for Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign, served on Hillary Clinton’s digital and political teams in 2016, and organized young voters for Barack Obama in 2012.
Along the way, I sharpened my skills at top agencies like Blue State, then went on to build and lead high-performing teams at Climate Power and Stand Up America. Over the course of my career, I’ve supported Fortune 100 brands and leading nonprofits, helped win major campaigns, and written for globally recognized policymakers, entertainers, and athletes.
When I’m not with clients, I teach strategic communication at Columbia University, where I earned my master’s degree.