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Successfully Impacting Perceptions.

Our Team

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Ashley S. Hunter 
Chief Executive Officer
T: @AshleysHunter   E: ahunter@mpastrategies.com


​As MPA’s newly named CEO, Ashley has spent more than fifteen years advocating for state and local organizations. Prior to starting MPA in 2010, she spent five years working for the largest association management and lobbying firm in the state. Ashley was selected for The State Newspapers “Top 20 Under 40ʺ in 2012. In 2015 and again for 2016, Ashley was named Legislative Columnist for MidlandsBiz, LowcountryBiz and UpstateBiz. Ashley is also a certified State Procurement Agent. As the former lobbyist for the Municipal Association of SC, Ashley has a passion for seeing cities and organizations thrive.

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Brooke Rowan
Vice President of Public Relations 
T: @BrookeSRowan  E: browan@mpastrategies.com


​Raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Brooke graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Public Relations. Brooke has both statewide and federal experience, interning on Capitol Hill and paging for the South Carolina General Assembly. Brooke joined MPA Strategies in 2014, first serving as Creative Associate before moving up as Director of Operations and now, Vice President. A jack of trades, Brooke eagerly dives into any opportunity thrown her way.

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Ed Schafer
General Counsel & Legislative Liaison
T: @EdSchafer1 E: eschafer@mpastrategies.com
Cell: 803-707-8956
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Ed has over 13 years of experience as staff attorney and lobbyist for SC local governments and state associations. He was Staff Attorney/Lobbyist for the SC Association of Counties, Legislative Counsel for the Municipal Association of SC, and General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for the Manufactured/Modular Housing Institute of SC. He graduated Cum Laude from the Honors Program at The Citadel and the University of South Carolina School of Law.

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Mollie M. Miller
Director of Association Management
T: @MolsMM  E: mmiller@mpastrategies.com


​Raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mollie graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2005 with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Information Studies. After living in Atlanta for 5 years, she relocated back to the Midlands. She has an extensive background in the management and financial services industry. She lives in Lexington with her husband Luke, and their two children, Trent and Evelyn. She enjoys Gamecock sports, cooking and spending time with family and friends! As the Director of Association Management, Mollie oversees the day-to-day operations of associations and other client organizations.

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Cayci Banks
Director of Communications
T: @CBanks11  E: cbanks@mpastrategies.com


A South   Carolina   native,   is   the   former   Director   of   Communications   for   a   statewide  non‐profit. She  holds a  B.A.  in  Communications  from  Newberry  College  and   is   a   graduate  of  the  United  Way  of  the Midlands Blueprint  for  Leadership  program.   She  is  also  a  certified  grants  writer and puts together the   monthly   publication  of  the  South  Carolina  Purchasing and  Procurement  Digest.  With  an  eye  on  creativity and branding, also provides   Style   &   Branding   Guides   for   MPA   clients.   Cayci  lives  in   Newberry  with  her  husband  and four  children  and  teaches  public  relations  part  time   at  Newberry  College.  

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Adrienne Patrick
Director of Procurement
 E: apatrick@mpastrategies.com


Adrienne Patrick serves as our Director of Development and is a Certified Grants Writer.  She assists clients with researching and applying for grants and has successfully secured funds for projects including city infrastructure and police department needs. Adrienne also has experience in fund raising for both political candidates and non-profits. She is a journalism graduate of the University of Georgia and lives in Greenville.

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Sarah Moore Isbell
Director of Health Initiatives
T: @CBanks11  E: sisbell@mpastrategies.com


As   a   certified   Advanced   Practice   Registered   Nurse,   Sarah   manages   all   of   our   client   healthcare,   recreation,   nutrition   and  wellness   initiatives.   She   has   more   than   fifteen   years  in  the  health  care industry  and  provides  a  wealth  of  knowledge  for  our  team  and  our  clients.  Sarah lives in the Midlands with her husband and she has one daughter and four stepchildren. She  is  active  in  the  Junior   League  of  Columbia  and  Heathwood Hall  Episcopal  School.  

MPA Strategies
PO Box 2554
Columbia, SC 29202
E: Browan@mpastrategies.com
T: @MPAStrategies

​MPA Strategies is the one source you can rely on for full-service solutions. While we have years of solid working relationships with the decision-makers in our state; it isn’t just about “who you know” anymore. Knowing how you and your organization are being perceived by citizens, local business leaders, policymakers and the media plays an enormous role in your overall success. That perception can be completely overhauled or merely tweaked by your ability to implement a public affairs and management strategy. Contact us anytime to find out how our team can help you and your organization - Email Brooke at browan@mpastrategies.com.

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