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Xiphos Strategies is a different breed of government affairs consulting firm founded in 2019 by Ross Izard, a seasoned policy analyst, writer, and government affairs professional with experience working at all levels of the public policy world across multiple states and the federal government.

Ross found during his travels that far too many good people, groups, and organizations opted out of legislative or other debates because they were intimidated by the complexities of politics. Many expressed that they simply had no idea what they needed or where to start when it came to advocacy. They feared reprisal or criticism, doubted the validity of their ideas, and assumed that advocacy was reserved for professional political organizations. In some cases, they simply lacked the bandwidth to fully engage with public policy. They were too busy doing good work!

Whatever their reasons, these people felt paralyzed, disenfranchised, and powerless when it came to defending or advancing their interests and beliefs in the policy arena. Yet, properly equipped with the right tools and knowledge, voices like theirs can be the most powerful of all.

Xiphos Strategies was born out of a passion for demystifying politics and helping people find their voices in American government. We believe that the knowledge, networks, and connections needed to engage with politics should not be reserved for political elites. Everyone is affected by public policy, and everyone has a right to fairly represent their views and positions in the policy process. Xiphos Strategies was founded with the sole purpose of helping individuals, nonprofits, and businesses do exactly that in the fastest, most cost-effective way possible.