Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships, Inc. (SPI) is a nationally focused business development, government affairs consulting, and procurement consulting firm. Since 1995, the SPI team has offered a more comprehensive suite of services than any other firm in the country. SPI’s capabilities include expertise in the areas of Public-Private Partnerships and the State, Local, and Education (SLED) market.

Zakiya Carr Johnson – U.S. State Department

District of Columbia – Zakiya Carr Johnson has been appointed chief diversity and inclusion officer (CDIO) at the U.S. Department of State. She took over responsibilities from Acting CDIO Conny Mayer. Carr Johnson previously worked for the State Department from 2010 to 2017. 

Terri Mestas – Sound Transit, Washington

Washington – Sound Transit has appointed Terri Mestas as deputy CEO for megaproject delivery. Mestas has more than 30 years of experience leading large, complex infrastructure programs for space exploration, military installation and more. She most recently served as chief development officer for the Los

James Freas – Charlottesville, Virginia

Virginia – The city of Charlottesville has promoted James Freas to deputy city manager for operations. Freas has served as director of neighborhood development services for the city since September 2021. He brings 15 years of public service experience to the role. 

Tracie Morgan – Amherst, Virginia

Virginia – The town of Amherst promoted Treasurer and Office Manager Tracie Morgan to deputy town manager March 22. She has served Amherst since 2016. She previously worked as the finance director for Cumberland County, Virginia, and assistant director of accounting for Amherst County, Virginia. 
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