Cocker develops strategies and manages major statewide advocacy projects, manages production of materials/presentations, advises corporate executives, trade association leaders and attorneys on sensitive public issues, and advises clients on crisis communications.

Experience

• Managed regional public opinion, public engagement and strategic communications planning for the Governor's Puget Sound Partnership
• Manages communications, including a major public education campaign, for a statewide trade association
• Provides strategy and communications support to the Puget Sound Regional Council's Prosperity Partnership
• Communications adviser to Washington Dental Service

Background

• Started the firm in 1991
• Communications director for the Port of Seattle
• Press secretary to U.S. Senator Henry Jackson
• Legislative assistant to U.S. Congressman Lloyd Meeds
• Political reporter for the Bellingham Herald
• BA, University of Washington