Meghaen Dell’Artino
Owner - Managing PartnerMeghaen Dell’Artino is the owner and Managing Partner of Public Policy Partners, LLC which is recognized as one of the top lobbying firms in Arizona. She has over 20 years of experience in the political process, as well as grassroots coordination, crisis management and campaign consulting. She was most recently recognized in the inaugural class of “Women Achievers” of Arizona. Prior to her opening her own consulting firm, which she merged with Public Policy Partners, LLC in 2015, she was the Vice President of Government Affairs for the Arizona Association of Realtors®, where she managed the Government Affairs department, their state legislative efforts, and independent expenditure campaigns. Previously, she was Arizona Corporation Commissioner Bob Stump’s Policy Advisor. While serving as his Policy Advisor, she gained a vast amount of knowledge in regulatory issues affecting energy, water and telecommunication. She is equipped with diverse expertise including, but not limited to; regulatory policy, tax policy, health care, energy policy, education, technology, pharmaceuticals, telecommunication, homebuilding industry, real estate industry, and economic development. She has worked on national, state, county and local candidate campaigns as well as statewide initiatives providing political and media support.
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Phone: :602-200-6777
Rob Dalager
Government Relations SpecialistRob Dalager joined Public Policy Partners in August of 2015. He brings with him a wealth of experience dealing with government from the inside and the outside. Spending the last 23 years working with and for government, Mr. Dalager has acquired a long list of connections that easily allow him to serve client needs in almost any area of state and local government. Mr. Dalager was a shareholder with the law firm of Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. from 2007 to 2015. There, he practiced in the area of government relations and represented a variety of corporate and governmental entities before the Arizona State Legislature, the executive branch and agencies, various cities and counties. In addition, Mr. Dalager advised clients in the area of campaign finance and election law, including advice and oversight of various candidate, issue and political action committees. Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., Mr. Dalager worked as the Director of Operations for the Arizona State Senate for approximately ten years. While at the Senate, he supervised all staff, advised the Senate on policy issues, and provided the Senate majority with legal advice. For three years before that, he worked for Governor Symington as the Director of the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council. Mr. Dalager holds a juris doctor from Creighton University and a B.S. in Business from Arizona State University. He has served on numerous charitable, civic and other boards and commissions.
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Phone: :602-795-2216
Dianne McCallister
PartnerDianne McCallister is a Partner at Public Policy Partners, LLC. She joined the Public Policy Partners, LLC team in 2008. During her tenure, she has successfully lobbied on behalf of a number of Fortune 500 companies and government entities. She offers a vast array of policy expertise in areas including health care, energy, technology, pharmaceuticals, retirement, economic development and municipal issues. She works closely with our clients to develop legislative strategies, build grassroot efforts and lobby the efforts at the Arizona Legislature and with the Executive Branch. Additionally, she has helped clients maneuver through the local government process. Ms. McCallister received her Bachelor of Science in Economics, with a supplemental major in Law and Society from New Mexico State University. She is currently on the board of Resilient Health, formerly known as PSA Behavioral Health, and is the former Board President for Downtown Urban Community Kids, a Christian non-profit organization. In 2015 she was awarded the “Best Female Lobbyist Under 40” and in 2019 she was recognized as an Arizona Capitol Times “Breakout.”
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Phone: :602-795-2637
Lisa West
Director of Operations & AdministrationLisa West is the Director of Operations and Administration at Public Policy Partners and assist in the development of the Procurement divisions of Public Policy Partners. Ms. West joined the P3 family in 2010 with a diverse background in business. She oversees the business operations, human resources and accounting for all of the P3 family of companies. Prior to joining P3, she was the Director of Operations and Financial Services for Apex Media. During her tenure with Apex Media, she was instrumental in the Acquisitions and Integrations of several companies under Cross MediaWorks, one of the largest independent media service firms in the United States. Her background also includes property management and hospitality. She brings 30 plus years of business and employee management to the P3 team. Ms. West currently owns her own Wedding and Event Planning company. She has previously owned two successful companies as well as served on boards and fundraising campaigns.
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Phone: :602-466-1284
Rick Hazelton
Government Relations SpecialistRick Hazelton joined Public Policy Partners in 2023 after spending the last 13 years serving in various capacities around the legislature. Rick started his legislative career at the House of Representatives where he worked for 9 years, first in the Chief Clerk’s Office and then as a Research Analyst where he worked in the areas of public safety and health and human services. During his tenure as a legislative staffer, Rick gained invaluable experience and knowledge about the legislative process. After his time at the Legislature, he worked for the Arizona Medical Association and then most recently as the chief legislative officer for the Department of Health Services where he developed a vast knowledge base regarding state agencies and issues such as licensing, EMS and other public health services. Rick is a fourth generation Arizonan and currently lives in Peoria with his wife and daughter.
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Phone::602-441-5671
Mikelle Redd
Executive AssistantEmail::[email protected]
Phone::602-200-6777