Michael Sherry Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, MA, US

Greater Boston

I am a Vice President for the Cities team at BerlinRosen, where I lead media and public affairs for clients reshaping the landscape of cities across the United States.

Greater Boston Area

I led the Public Affairs practice at the Belfort Group, an integrated PR and marketing agency in Boston. There, I managed client accounts across a variety of industries, including real estate, higher education, and professional services. In managing the practice, I supervised client accounts, pitched and solicited potential clients, hired staff, and.

Greater Boston Area

I played a key role in executing public relations strategies for O’Neill and Associates, New England’s largest public affairs and PR firm. My clients sought help in securing media placement, creating content, reputation management, and crisis communications, and I leveraged my writing and communications skills- as well as relationships with New England.

Greater Boston Area

I managed press and media relations for Suffolk District Attorney Conley's campaign for Mayor of Boston. In that role, I spoke extensively with reporters on and off the record, wrote speeches, press releases, and copy for social media, and generated earned media. I also coordinated with polling, mail, and TV vendors as well as campaign leadership.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

I led grassroots campaigns for the Calvert Street Group, a “land-use campaign consulting firm” that empowered clients to rally community support for public policy goals, particularly around zoning and real estate development. The campaigns I managed combined community engagement, political activism, and public persuasion to lead my clients’ causes to.

Quincy, MA

Managed field program for Suzanne Bump's campaign for State Auditor in the general election.

Successfully managed re-election bid of incumbent State Senator representing Newton, Brookline, and Wellesley

Managed transition, constituent services, and legislative priorities for new Cambridge City Councilor Leland Cheung.

Successfully managed campaign to elect a challenger to the Cambridge City Council