Joe Baerlein is a strategic communications advisor to some of the nation’s largest companies, trade
associations, and large not-for-profit organizations, specializing in reputation and advocacy matters.

Working with law firms and businesses all over the country, Joe has managed over 100 crisis and reputation assignments on a variety of topics including Department of Justice (DOJ), US Attorney and State Attorneys Generals investigations, sex abuse at private schools, airplane crashes, data breaches and media investigations into high-profile individuals.

He has also directed major advocacy campaigns for corporate clients on a variety of issues and is known as the leading ballot strategist in Massachusetts, having won eight statewide races over a 20-plus year period.

Joe is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and serves on the boards of The New England Council and Mass Association for Mental Health.

He was formerly a partner in one of the country’s top 25 independent strategic communications and public affairs companies for 18 years.

Earlier in his career, Joe was Of Counsel to Choate, Hall & Stewart Law Firm in Boston and President of their public strategies subsidiary, The Choate Group.

He also served in two major cabinet positions in Massachusetts state government and directed the winning campaign for Lt. Governor Evelyn F. Murphy, the first woman ever elected to statewide office in the Commonwealth.

 

    Storto Healthcare Strategies  https://stortohealthcarestrategies.com/

I am pleased to collaborate with Storto Healthcare Strategies (SHS), founded and led by David Storto. David is a seasoned health care executive with over 40 years of experience leading organizations through some of the most complex challenges in health care. As part of the top leadership team of Partners HealthCare (now Mass General Brigham) for 23 years, David developed and integrated rehabilitation, skilled nursing and home care services for Partners and led the world-renowned Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. He provides expert advice in developing effective strategies across the continuum, executive support, and health care navigation.

The collaboration between SHS and Peter Brown Communications is built on a shared commitment to empowering leaders and organizations to navigate complex communication challenges with confidence. Together, we offer a unique blend of strategic insight and practical expertise, ensuring our clients’ stories resonate with key audiences. This collaboration enhances our ability to support healthcare executives in achieving their organizational and strategic goals.