Steve Adler
Senior Director, Public Affairs @NATIONAL Public Relations
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director, Public Affairs @NATIONAL Public Relations
Toronto, ON, CA
Spearheaded multi-sector public affairs strategies, influencing policy decisions across municipal, provincial, and federal levels. • Directed crisis and reputation management initiatives, effectively minimizing negative media exposure during critical incidents. • Executed integrated communications and stakeholder engagement plans, securing project approvals and funding in key sectors.
EDUCATION
Lehigh University
MA, Political Science
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Politics
Carleton University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Sciences
SKILLS
ABOUT STEVE ADLER
I help leaders navigate policy, politics, and public opinion—especially when the stakes are high.I’m a Senior Director, Public Affairs at NATIONAL Public Relations, with 20+ years of experience delivering results across government relations, policy strategy, stakeholder engagement, crisis & reputation management, and high-stakes communications. I advise clients across sectors including development/infrastructure, energy, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and post-secondary helping them anticipate risk, influence decision-makers, and protect trust in complex political and regulatory environments.I’m known for calm, direct counsel under pressure, and for writing and messaging that holds up in the real world whether it’s preparing executives and boards, building coalitions, or managing sensitive issues in real time.I also write columns and commentary, and make media appearances as a public affairs and communications voice translating complicated issues into clear, practical insight.Previously, I led municipal strategy at StrategyCorp and held senior government relations and public policy roles with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, and the Canadian Jewish Congress. I also have experience inside Ontario provincial politics, supporting MPP offices with legislative messaging, speeches, and media materials.Focus areas:• Public Affairs & Policy Strategy - Turning policy into clear, actionable plans that move files forward• Government Relations - Municipal, provincial, and federal engagement that delivers outcomes• Crisis & Reputation Management - Rapid response, issue containment, and trust restoration• Strategic Communications - Narrative, positioning, executive messaging, and stakeholder communications• Stakeholder & Coalition Building - Aligning interests across government, community, and industry• Media & Thought Leadership - Columns, commentary, and media readiness for high-visibility momentsHonours and community leadership include the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Shem Tov Award, along with board service with Jewish Family and Child and Bill Bolton Arena.
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