About Glynn Associates

Where Strategy Meets Policy and People

Glynn Associates operates at the intersection of government, policy, philanthropy, and community. Founded on the belief that meaningful progress happens through strong relationships and thoughtful strategy, the firm partners with organizations seeking durable impact while strengthening their credibility, reputation, and reach.

With decades of experience inside government and alongside nonprofit leaders, as well as a life deeply rooted in Massachusetts politics and community, Glynn Associates understands the realities of navigating complex systems, balancing competing priorities, and building consensus across diverse stakeholders.

Glynn Associates is actively open to strategic opportunities, including multi-year engagements, cross-sector collaboration, and innovative initiatives where advocacy, funding strategy, and reputation-building move together. Whether the need is government relations, funding research, fundraising strategy, or amplifying an organization’s public presence, the firm is built to help leaders step confidently into their next chapter.

OUR STORY AND PURPOSE

Glynn Associates was founded on a simple belief: progress happens when people feel heard, supported, and equipped to lead.

For more than 25 years, the firm has worked alongside nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and public leaders to translate strong ideas into funded programs, legislative protections, and durable coalitions.

Rather than offering transactional support, Glynn Associates commits to partnership. The firm takes the time to understand each client’s goals, constraints, and political environment, then co-creates a path forward that blends advocacy, funding strategy, and reputation-building. Across every engagement, the purpose remains consistent: strengthen institutions that serve the public good and ensure not only that their voices carry weight in the rooms where decisions are made, but that clients are in them.

LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE

Kristine Glynn brings more than 25 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, and nonprofit advocacy. As President of Glynn Associates, she has led a Boston-based boutique government services firm for over two decades, advising organizations on legislative strategy, budget advocacy, coalition building, and executive-level positioning. Her background includes serving as Legislative Director to two Massachusetts State Senators, where she managed budget negotiations, drafted legislation, and served as liaison to community leaders, media, and advocacy groups. Kristine Glynn is frequently called upon when organizations need steady leadership in moments of transition, visibility, or heightened scrutiny. Over the years, Kristine has partnered with organizations including Children’s Services of Roxbury, Catie’s Closet, Roxbury Community College, Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy, METCO, Hope and Comfort, Baxter, and Easterseals Massachusetts, helping them advance policy, secure public funding, and elevate their profile with decision-makers and the public. Kristine also serves as an adjunct professor at Suffolk University, teaching students how policy, advocacy, and leadership intersect in real-world settings.

David Mareira brings more than two decades of leadership experience at the intersection of government, higher education, and community enterprise. Active politically, he previously served as Chief of Staff for Boston City Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy, playing an integral role in community building, strategy, and collaboration in and out of City Hall. In addition to his public service work, David served as Executive in Residence for Entrepreneurship and Business Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he advanced social entrepreneurship through multidisciplinary capstone collaborations spanning workforce development, adaptive reuse, neighborhood preservation, and community-based property initiatives. Earlier in his career, David co-owned Roadrunner Moving, Storage, and International Shipping, where he led award-winning customer service and business development efforts while expanding civic engagement and public-private partnerships. At Glynn Associates, David advises clients on organizational strategy and cross-sector collaboration, leveraging his extensive networks to help organizations align mission, leadership, and measurable community impact.

WHO WE SERVE

Glynn Associates partners with organizations ready to lead and grow their influence, including:

● Nonprofits and foundations seeking government relations support, budget advocacy, earmarks, and long-term funding strategies.

● Education and youth-serving organizations working to shape policy and secure sustainable public investment.

● Health and human services providers navigating evolving regulatory and funding environments.

● Community and economic development initiatives focused on workforce development, housing, and place-based strategies.

● Life science and biotech organizations that are committed to improving lives through transformative research and innovation.

For each partner, Glynn Associates blends government relations, funding research, and strategic communications to not only move policy but to amplify brand, credibility, and leadership presence. Organizations are facing tighter budgets, increased scrutiny, and faster-moving policy cycles. The difference between being heard and being overlooked is preparation, not proximity.

“Glynn Associates has the trust of institutions — the next evolution is becoming part of how those institutions talk about leadership, advocacy, funding, and growth.”

HOW WE WORK

At the heart of Glynn Associates is a relationship-driven, results-oriented approach. Before recommending tactics, the firm listens to mission, internal dynamics, political realities, and the communities affected.

The work is guided by three core principles:

Principle 1:

Collaboration over transactions: Engagements are built on trust, clarity, and consistent communication — not one-off requests or temporary fixes.

Principle 2:

Long-term thinking over short-term wins: The firm focuses on durable relationships, sustainable funding, and policy that lasts beyond a single budget cycle or news moment.

Principle 3:

Practical strategy grounded in real-world experience: Recommendations reflect decades inside the State House, years of nonprofit partnership, and a deep understanding of how public narratives shape political outcomes.

In practice, this means helping clients design advocacy strategies, pursue public funding opportunities, build coalitions, and craft messaging that elevates their public reputation.

Community, Leadership and Brand Amplification

Glynn Associates maintains deep ties to the communities and institutions it serves through long-standing collaborations with nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and civic leaders across Massachusetts. Alongside direct advocacy and funding work, the firm helps clients strengthen their public presence, clarifying their story, aligning internal and external messaging, and positioning leaders as trusted voices in policy conversations. In a crowded environment, this integrated approach becomes a powerful engine for growth, influence, and long-term impact.