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OUR TEAM

Anthony Hayes | Founder and President
THI founder Anthony Hayes has spent more than 15 years in communications, crisis and issue management and political and legislative campaigns. He founded The Hayes Initiative to apply his experience steering organizations’ public affairs and media relations to clients across business, politics, nonprofits, and philanthropy. A seasoned C-level advisor, Anthony has cultivated an energetic, fast-growing company now trusted to execute strategy for prominent clients around the globe.

Taína Borrero | Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
Taína Borrero has 15+ years of experience ranging from local, state and federal government relations, lobbying, communications, nonprofit development, event strategy & execution, and business development.
At THI, Taína works with existing clients as well as helps lead business development efforts, working closely with THI Founder Anthony Hayes to develop a long-term strategy for the firm’s growth.

Jeffry Pennock | Vice President, Public Affairs
Jeffry Pennock has 15 years of experience in political campaigns, government and the nonprofit sector. At THI, he brings his wealth of experience to support clients working on major projects across a broad spectrum of industries and topics.

Christopher Diaz | Executive Assistant & Special Projects
Christopher Diaz supports the President & Founder, Anthony Hayes, engages with clients directly to support their needs, and assists in the managing and execution of Special Projects as it relates to client deliverables.