Steve Danon Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Steve leads Restaurant Brands International’s (RBI) U.S. Government and Community Affairs efforts where he is responsible for the development and execution of a government relations strategy for the company in the United States. This includes identifying priority public policy initiatives at the federal and state levels that impacts RBI’s business and works closely with key industry associations to deliver on goals and objectives. Additionally, Steve leads RBI’s engagement with local communities working with community-based organizations, business improvement bodies and other industry associations in Florida and the city of Miami where RBI’s iconic brands; Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs U.S. headquarters offices are based.

Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) works on behalf of the 85 million Americans who are impacted by food intolerances and allergies, of which, 32 million Americans live with potential life-threatening food allergies. FARE’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments.Steve led FARE’s public affairs and communications which consists of digital, social, traditional communications, outreach to the House of Representatives, the United States Senate, White House, Administration, state and local advocacy, grassroots, public policy initiatives, in-person and virtual event management, strategic alliances and FARE’s marketing efforts throughout their enterprise. Within two years, FARE increased its grassroots from 17k to more than 45k food allergy champions, hosted two highly successful “Fly-In’s” in 2020/21, to share their voice and advocate for the FASTER Act and the Congressional Food Allergy Research Caucus. Due to Steve’s and his teams’ efforts and FARE’s congressional champions, the FASTER Act was introduced, and passed in the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and signed by President Biden becoming Public Law 117-11, within the first 100 days of a Biden-Harris administration. Steve was fortunate to be named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyist and FARE received its first Campaigns & Elections Reed Award–Non-Profit Grassroots Organization of the Year. Along the way, FARE earned 4,764 media hits (who’s counting) including the NBC Nightly News, the Today Show, The New York Times, Washington Post and many more. Steve secured Dr. Tony Fauci, during the pandemic, and having him participate in FARE’s virtual Research Retreat to discuss food allergies was a highlight as well. Dr. Fauci’s segment alone received more than 29k views from a global audience. Steve’s greatest accomplishment was building a phenomenal team that worked well together.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The National Restaurant Association represents the second-largest private sector employer in the country. The Public Affairs team goal is to promote and protect the restaurant and food service industry through advocating for regulatory and legislative policies that will assist these small businesses to thrive. Steve led the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs team which consisted of digital, social, and traditional communications, outreach to the House of Representatives, the United States Senate, White House, Administration, state & local advocacy, grassroots, PAC, Restaurant Action Fund, and public policy initiatives. Earlier, Steve served as their senior vice president of communications where he managed a team of communication professionals creating and implementing strategic communications plans. His use of data analytics, established key messages, public opinion research and integrated communication initiatives which included websites, SEO, content, earned/paid media campaigns, social media, traditional media and crisis communications assists in communicating their message for the National Restaurant Association enterprise.

Washington, D.C. & Southern California

The Hudson Park Group (HPG) offers public relations strategy, traditional and social media, digital engagement, crisis communications, reputation management, coalition development, local in-district campaigns, grassroots, political consulting, outreach tools, and government relations services. HPG represents clients in the financial services, life sciences, entertainment, public safety, land-use, and hospitality industries.- Created strategic communications plans through the use of key messages, public opinion research and integrated communication initiatives which included websites, SEO, content, paid media campaigns, social media, traditional media and crisis communications - Sourced and closed new business within multiple verticals including corporate, non-profit, trade associations- Designed the service offerings and pricing strategies which productized the deliverables enabled the business to scale

Washington, D.C.

DDC partners with their clients to develop innovative public affairs solutions for the world’s top brands locally, nationally, and globally.- Built the company's first digital, online advocacy and media relations service practice groups - Sourced and closed new business within multiple verticals including corporate, non-profit, trade associations and government agencies- Designed the service offerings and pricing strategies which productized the deliverables enabled the business to scale- Created strategic communications plans through the use of key messages, public opinion research and integrated communication initiatives which included websites, SEO, content, paid media campaigns, social media, traditional media and crisis communications - Secured coverage for multiple clients on local, state, national publications and news programs such as Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Fox News, CNN, Washington Post and UT San Diego and others resulting in millions of impressions- Implemented social media, monitoring and listening platforms, content management tools and analytics programs- Recruited, led and developed a team of 17 professionals along with a rich pool of freelancers and vendors- Produced an average over 450k Facebook posts and tweets weekly resulting in 81.4K interactions, 69k unique users and 37.6M monthly impressions- Successfully managed the budget, resources and accounts to deliver valuable margins to the business

Washington, D.C. And San Diego, California

- Chief Policy Advisor- Managed fifteen professional staff, vendors and volunteers- Responsible for office budget of $1.4 million- Developed and implemented all policy objectives, public affairs strategies, media and operating plans- Coordinated Congressman Bilbray's activities with House leadership, committees, the White House, government agencies and foreign embassies- Worked with members of Congress, committee and personal staff with emphasis on the House Committees on Energy & Commerce, Ways & Means, Financial Services, and Armed Services- Led market research and the production of collateral materials- Assisted in creating the Congressional Cigar Caucus and the Congressional Central American Caucus- Directed all activities for offices in Washington, D.C. and San Diego, CA - Daily interaction with elected, corporate, military and community leaders

San Diego And Southern California

- Successfully led the communication and coalition initiatives for major clientssuch as I.B.M, Scripps Health and AMN Healthcare- Led client engagements and business development activities which yielded over$1M in revenues annually - Implemented media and public affairs strategic plans for clients- Created high-quality marketing strategy documentation, including product marketing briefs and FAQs- Established strategic and tactical objectives for clients- Led professional staff, contractors and volunteer interns- Interacted with local, state and national media- Daily interaction with elected, corporate and non-profit community leaders

San Diego, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco And Sacramento

- Managed thirteen professionals, contractors and interns- Served on operation committee managing three offices, with more than 70 employees and annual revenues of $8 million- Chaired marketing committee and implemented strategic plans for state-wide marketing program- Directed market research and created branding for corporate clients and trade associations- Developed and implemented media and public affairs strategic plans for clients- Provided business intelligence for clients- Created strategic and tactical plans for B2B opportunities for clients- Establishes strategic and tactical objectives for B2C campaigns- Managed the production of collateral materials (print and electronic)- Interacted with reporters and editors in local, state and national media- Daily interaction with elected, corporate and non-profit community leaders- Extensive community and charitable service

San Diego

- Directed professional staff of eleven and additional volunteer interns- Responsible for office budget of over $600,000- Drafted public policy for the County’s $4 billion budget and 18,000 member workforce- Crafted media, legislative and community strategic plans- Provided policy guidance on the Metropolitan Transit System board.- Coordinated press conferences, wrote opinion-editorials and designed media kits- Liaison with elected, corporate and community leaders- Significant interaction with local, state and national media

San Diego

- Managed district staff- Interacted with local, state and national media- Worked with military, veterans groups and government agencies- Liaison with local community, business and opinion leaders- Developed media and legislative proposals