John Giesser

John Giesser is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Dewey Square Group, a prominent public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. He has held this position since January 2012, overseeing the firm's daily operations and providing strategic counsel to clients.13

Professional Background

• Dewey Square Group: Giesser has been with the firm for over a decade, contributing significantly to its growth and strategic direction. He previously worked with Dewey Square Group from 1994 to 1997, focusing on various corporate and political campaigns.23
• The Spoken Hub, LLC: Before returning to Dewey Square, he served as CEO of this grassroots technology firm from 2007 to 2011.15
• City Year: Giesser was also the COO of this national service organization from 2002 to 2004, where he was involved in programs aimed at community service and youth engagement.14

Education

Giesser holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dartmouth College (1986) and a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School (1993), where he was the Articles Editor for the Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review.134

Political Involvement

He has an extensive background in political management, having served as the General Election Director for the Democratic National Committee during the 2000 and 2004 presidential campaigns. Additionally, he was the Executive Director of Keeping America's Promise, a political action committee for Senator John Kerry.23

Current Role

As COO of Dewey Square Group, Giesser plays a critical role in managing the firm's operations across its offices in Boston and Washington, D.C., while ensuring that clients receive effective public affairs strategies.34