Prior to joining S360, Kristine accumulated 13 years of experience in government, including 11 years with the State of Hawaiʻi House of Representatives. During her time at the State Capitol, she also served as a budget analyst for the House Finance Committee, where she gained a deep understanding of the state’s budget and legislative process. Her role at the legislature involved creating a balanced state budget, constituent mailers, tracking bills, and enhancing legislators’ social media presence. This extensive background has equipped her with a nuanced perspective on public policy and how to navigate complex systems.

As part of the S360 team, Kristine leverages her legislative experience and knowledge of complex government operations to drive innovative solutions, contributing to client’s successes while expanding S360’s impact within the public affairs and strategic communications sectors.

Outside of work, Kristine enjoys adventures, traveling, and cooking, and is always eager to explore new cultures and cuisines.

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Before joining Strategies 360, Chris served as the Government Relations Manager for Pacific Resource Partnership (PRP), a unique advocacy organization representing Hawaiʻi’s unionized carpenters and the state’s leading contractors. In this role, Chris developed, implemented, and managed PRP’s government relations strategy, and was instrumental in drafting legislation and coordinating advocacy efforts to forge strategic alliances, significantly advancing PRP’s mission.

Chris also served as a senior advisor to former Honolulu City Councilmember Fukunaga. His tenure with the city, along with his experience working at the Hawaiʻi State Legislature as a budget analyst, legislative analyst, and assistant committee clerk has equipped him with a wealth of knowledge about state and county legislative processes. His collaborative work with state and county agencies has been crucial in resolving stakeholder concerns.

In addition to his legislative and advisory roles, Chris has significant experience in political campaigns across Hawaiʻi, notably serving as the field organizer on Hawaiʻi Island to Mazie Hirono’s successful campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006.

Chris holds a Juris Doctor in Law from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a Master of Arts degree in Foreign Affairs from the School of International Service at American University in Washington, D.C.

When not at work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family at the beach, hiking, and relaxing at home.

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Hailing from Puerto Rico, Carlos began his career at the Puerto Rico House of Representatives with Rep. José B. Márquez Reyes, contributing to the development of several bills aimed at amending Puerto Rico’s tax exemptions to ensure increased investment, transparency, and better worker protections for benefiting companies.

Carlos has previously collaborated with the Puerto Rican Laboratory for Public Opinion and the University of Michigan’s Social Research to design a sample for the first Panel Study for Income Dynamics in Puerto Rico. Most recently, he worked at The Mellman Group, refining his research skills and assisting various political, nonprofit, and corporate clients in developing evidence-based political strategies.

Carlos holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science with an emphasis in policy and international affairs, along with a Minor in German from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus. In his free time, Carlos enjoys playing video games, cooking and playing with his two cats.

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Before joining S360, Lambros worked for FTI Consulting in Brussels. In this role, he served as a trusted advisor, providing clients in the energy and environmental sector with regulatory analysis, strategic counsel, and communication solutions. Lambros has also worked at the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, the International Crisis Group, the United States Senate and Cassidy & Associates.

Lambros holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland College Park and Master of Arts in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute Geneva. He is fluent in both English and Greek.

Lambros is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. When not working on policy issues, he is an avid Olympiacos Piraeus fan. He has an English-based podcast, website and blog dedicated to the soccer club, which has deemed him recognized as a journalist in Greece! When the club isn’t playing, Lambros can be found biking and enjoying the amazing museums in the Washington D.C. area.

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David serves as the Senior Vice President of Research, leading the S360’s award-winning research practice. With more than a decade of experience in qualitative and quantitative research, David guides clients toward the most effective solutions  to achieve their goals.

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Stephanie joined S360 following her service to Washington’s Snohomish County as Executive Policy Officer. In this role, she developed and implemented important policy goals including the Snohomish Health District integration, transportation, planning, environmental and other regionally important issues. Her work included significant outreach and relationship management with regional organizations, Cities, Tribes, and other county partners. Stephanie also maintained a powerful voice of leadership with the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC). Here she has served in multiple roles in over a decade, including as President wherein she advocated for all 39 counties in conversations with state and federal lawmakers.

Stephanie has a long and accomplished career as an elected public servant. Prior to joining the Snohomish County’s Executive Office, she was the longest-standing member of the Snohomish County Council, serving for 12 years. She was unanimously appointed to her role by the then-County Council to fill a resignation before being elected with wide majorities for two more terms. In her tenure, Stephanie negotiated with The Boeing Co to build its 777x passenger jet in Everett, lead the county’s Health District as Chair through the tragic Oso mudslide and then the COVID pandemic, serving as the WSAC president, advancing significant land and open space purchases, promoting community transit and bus rapid transit lines in her district.

As a public leader, Stephanie also served on multiple committees and boards representing transportation, environmental, economic, legislative, veteran and military affairs, among other public interests. In particular, she was a representative with the National Association of Counties where she served as the Chair of the International Economic Development Task Force, Board Member for the Western Interstate Region, and Committee Member for the Large Urban Counties Caucus, Veterans Affairs and Arts and Culture committees.

Before her time at the County, Stephanie sat on the Lynnwood City Council, where she served as Council Vice President, held a seat on the Finance and Insurance Committee, served as a council liaison to the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and served as Vice President of the Transportation Benefit District. Before entering the world of politics, she worked as a Teacher-Librarian for the Northshore School District.

Born in Everett, WA, Stephanie is a life-long resident of Snohomish County, where she continues to contribute to the public good as a member of the SWISS (Snohomish, Whatcom, Island, Skagit and San Juan counties regional coordination group) Executive Board, Downtown Association of Everett Board, the Economic Alliance’s Advocacy Committee, and Sound Transit’s Leadership team.

She received her bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Washington State University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University, and her Library Media Specialist Certificate from the University of Washington.

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Prior to joining Strategies 360, Jessica worked as a digital strategist at Mandate Media. In that role, she led the way on digital fundraising and mobilization for clients in Oregon and beyond.  Her work included the entire lifecycle of digital mobilization, including planning, writing, producing, and reporting. Through meaningful storytelling and audience-focused engagement, she played a critical role in many winning campaigns. 

Before entering the world of politics full-time, Jessica was an elementary school teacher, where, in addition to teaching first grade students, she organized teachers and school staff for legislative advocacy and school board campaigns.  

Jessica has a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Portland State University and a bachelor’s degree in education from Boston University. She is also a graduate of the Emerge Oregon campaign academy.  

A passionate advocate for education, Jessica serves on the board of the Beaverton Education Foundation. She also loves hiking, embroidery, and spending time with her husband, David, and their two cats, Scotty and Bernie.  

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Prior to joining S360, Casey served as Senior Policy Associate for Cascade Government Affairs, an Olympia-based lobbying firm. He advocated on behalf of a wide array of clients, participating heavily in policy discussions between the Washington State Legislature and industry stakeholders. During his time at Cascade, he helped influence energy regulatory policy, address agricultural concerns, craft organics management policy, and participate in the future of aviation and aerospace in Washington.

Casey graduated with a degree in Economics and Environmental Studies from Western Washington University. An advocate for those living with mental illness, he is a board member of NAMI Pierce County, serving as the board’s legislative policy director.

In the true spirit of the West, he loves spending time in the outdoors hiking, fishing, and camping. Look up, and you might see him flying an airplane around the Pacific Northwest.

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Hailing from Moses Lake Washington, Carol holds a B.A. from the University of Washington for Theatre and Arts with an emphasis on screenwriting and directing, and a certificate from Pathstream in Facebook Digital Marketing with Content Strategy.

She is a proud member of Alleluia Ministries International, The Women’s Auxiliary for American Veterans, Urban League, and the NAACP. Her interests include participating in her church, fishing, singing in her band, cooking, and enjoying time with family.

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Runkel’s strategic thinking, communication and collaboration skills have consistently produced results. As an Assistant and Chief of Staff to members of the Portland City Council, Runkel coordinated efforts that produced new revenue streams for affordable housing, homelessness, and clean energy. He has navigated topics as diverse as complex telecommunications policy to siting homeless facilities. He combines his passion for creating and implementing positive change with a deep commitment to forming authentic, productive relationships.

Runkel has nearly two decades of experience working with executive leadership at the City of Portland and a decade of working in the clean energy field that included co-founding a small business, forming, and serving on the board of directors of a trade association of contractors focused on clean energy.

Runkel is a long-time Blazers fan, enjoys working in the garden and family adventures.

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