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APS & Associates

Authentic Relationships. Actionable Strategy. Measurable Social Impact. We are metrics driven and people focused.

APS & Associates provides applied techniques and expert consultation across the public affairs sector that include private, governmental, political, philanthropic, community organizing and social activism. Personalization of your core objectives is our primary mission, as we will develop a compressive plan that incorporates the trade tools – field data, metrics, polling, community ascertainments, in-depth analysis, communication strategies and social media – to strengthen our efforts and meet the goals. Specific emphasis will be given to reaching underrepresented citizens and vital constituents. These forces, working in coordination, can have an immense impact. APS & Associates has proven capabilities and experience to consult county, city, and other local government agencies in this current public affairs climate. Candidates, Public officials, Non-profits, and private sector clients place their confidence in us to provide expert work product, advisory guidance, and innovative problem solving.

09/23/2026

APS is TEN! Join us as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary by spotlighting the clients, campaigns, and partnerships that have shaped our story and made a lasting impact.

The Obama Foundation has been a defining partnership for APS, spanning seven years of community engagement, stakeholder relations, and strategic support. From the Woodlawn Planning Ordinance to the 2024 Obama Democracy Forum, our team helps build community trust and strengthens local partnerships.

Our work came full circle with the Obama Presidential Center’s Opening and Dedication Ceremony, where APS supported planning and production, guest services & registration, and on-site operations across the campus and Midway Plaisance.

We’re so proud to work alongside the Obama Foundation to help bring all of their transformative programming to life! Obama Foundation

09/18/2026

APS is TEN! Join us as we celebrate APS’ 10-year anniversary by spotlighting clients, campaigns, and partnerships that have shaped our story and made a lasting impact.

For six years, SEIU Healthcare Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, & Kansas has trusted APS to turn ideas into action - from weekly member communications and media strategy to rallies, protests, press conferences, town halls, and “Legislator Walk a Days”- all bringing worker voices to the forefront.

Together, we have built power with child care, hospital, nursing home, and home care workers to demand and win social and economic justice for communities.

It’s partnerships like this that reflect what APS has worked to become: a team driven by social change.

08/25/2026

Congrats to Mary Datcher, our Vice President of Communications, who is officially a member of The Recording Academy’s Class of 2026!🎶

“I’ve always believed that if you want to make change, you make it from inside the process. And with a new generation of voices reshaping the Recording Academy, this felt like exactly the right moment to leap back in. Three decades in the music industry. A former Congressional District Director. A working advocate for artists’ rights. All of it comes with me, and I’m excited to be a part of the Chicago Chapter.”

Congratulations, Mary L. Datcher!🎉

08/06/2026

This week, Missourians voted DOWN the GOP-backed Amendments 4 and 5! APS proudly supported this campaign’s coalition of allied organizations, including our client SEIU Healthcare, with strategic messaging and on-the-ground organizing.

Amendment 4 attempted to overhaul Missouri’s 100-year-old initiative petition process. By beating back Amendment 4, the power to pass common-sense legislation that works for the everyday Missourian was protected.

Amendment 5 proposed increasing sales taxes in exchange for giving billionaires a huge income tax cut. Missourians overwhelmingly shut down this proposal in a display against corporate greed.

These results are proof that working people have real power, and we were so proud to be involved in the campaign!

07/08/2026

APS and Associates was pleased to be a part of the Mastercard Small Business Summit, identifying key speakers, small business vendors and executing community outreach to local area chambers and business associations. The attendance was great and the information shared by panelists were useful and mind provoking in helping provide resources for businesses facing new challenges today. Thank you to Jay Norris and the executive team at Mastercard for thinking of us to assist with the pilot event!

06/30/2026

Happy Pride, Chicago! 🏳️‍🌈

Team APS was out celebrating at Chicago’s Pride Parade this weekend marching alongside Governor JB Pritzker, Commissioner Lowry, and Attorney General Kwame Raoul as our city came together to celebrate love, identity, and community.

Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a reminder of the decades of courage it took to get here, and a recommitment to keep fighting for equality, visibility, and acceptance for LGBTQ+ people everywhere.

06/24/2026

The APS team supported the planning and production of the Midway Plaisance Watch Party, where thousands gathered to celebrate the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.

From recruiting 30 nonprofit organizations and small business vendors for the Art Market & Community Fair to coordinating 20 food truck vendors, our team helped curate an experience that reflected the vibrancy and spirit of the community.

APS Director of Community Engagement , Jarae Hines, and our Summer Fellows - Hailey, Jamya, Olawale, Antonella, and Akil - had the opportunity to witness the joy and excitement of Chicagoans, as well as visitors from across the country and around the world, who came together to be part of this historic moment in the Midway Plaisance!

06/22/2026

It was a beautiful day on Thursday at the Obama Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony, and the entire APS team was all hands on deck!
Our team was spread across the event supporting registration and check-in, staffing the Solutions Desk, ushering and greeting throughout the plaza and other seated sections, supporting special guests, and helping guests in the Midway Plaisance.
So proud to work alongside the Obama Foundation team and help support such a meaningful event for our city and country.

06/01/2026

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Spencer Leak Jr.

We had the honor of working alongside Spencer and his family during the services for Reverend Jesse Jackson. Spencer cared deeply about Reverend Jackson, his family, and the responsibility of helping celebrate such an extraordinary life. He brought professionalism, compassion, and a genuine understanding of the family’s grief to every detail.

What stood out most was his dedication. Spencer took it upon himself to make the long drive from Chicago to South Carolina and participated in countless escorts and processions along the way, ensuring Reverend Jackson was honored with the dignity and respect he deserved every step of the journey.

We know this same care and commitment defined all of Spencer’s work and service to the community. He will be deeply missed by so many. We are grateful to have known him and honored to have worked with him.

Keeping the Leak family and loved ones in our thoughts.

05/28/2026

Yesterday, team APS got to tour the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening in June. After years of working alongside the Obama Foundation on their efforts, it was an absolute honor to see the museum and campus come to life.

Our firm is ecstatic to have this 19.3-acre campus on Chicago’s South Side, and we look forward to seeing all of the hope, inspiration, and community it brings to people across our city and around the world.

Tickets to visit the museum are now available! Grab yours here ➡️ https://bit.ly/opctickets”

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