Mark Bayer

Helping universities, research institutes, and companies showcase their impact, get funding, and effectively manage key stakeholder relationships

Who is Mark Bayer?

Mark Bayer is the President of Bayer Strategic Consulting, a specialized training and advocacy firm in the Washington DC area.1 2 3 He is a former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff with over 20 years of experience working on Capitol Hill.1 3

Key Facts about Mark Bayer:

Served as Chief of Staff in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for over 20 years1 3
Worked as a management consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers1
Magna cum laude graduate of Cornell University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa3
Earned a Master in Public Policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government3
Developed the RISE|System™ to empower scientists to get their voices heard in Congress and corporate boardrooms3
Host of the weekly podcast "When Science Speaks" exploring communications, science policy, and career issues3
International keynote speaker and consultant specializing in strategic communication, legislative strategy, and influence-building3 4

As President of Bayer Strategic Consulting, Mark teaches scientists, engineers, and executives how to advance their priorities with key decision makers using proven communication and influence techniques.3 4 His work has been featured in publications like Science, Forbes, The New Yorker, and TeenVOGUE.3