John Raffetto

John Raffetto is a seasoned public relations and communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communications and leadership roles.1 He currently serves as the CEO of Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications (RH Strategic), a position he has held since January 2008.1

In addition to his role at RH Strategic, Raffetto has been a Partner and North America Region Committee Member at Worldcom Public Relations Group since January 2019.1 This position allows him to contribute his expertise to a global network of independent public relations firms.

Career Highlights

Early Career: Raffetto's career in communications began in the early 1990s when he worked as the General Manager of KRUA-FM from June 1990 to June 1992.1 He then moved into politics, serving as the Assistant Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Ted Stevens from August 1992 to March 1995.1

Government and Consulting Experience: His political career continued as he took on roles such as:

• Senior Associate at the Podesta Group (April 1995 - December 1997)
• Communications Director for the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee (December 1997 - December 1999)
• Principal at the Podesta Group (January 1999 - May 2000)1

Entrepreneurial Ventures: Before founding RH Strategic, Raffetto was a Principal at Infotech Strategies from August 2000 to December 2007.1

Education and Accreditation

Raffetto holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage, which he earned between 1987 and 1992.1 He also obtained his Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in July 2003.1

Throughout his career, Raffetto has demonstrated a commitment to the public relations field, with a focus on strategic communications and leadership in both the private sector and government spheres.