Stephen Cortes

Stephen Cortes is a well-rounded professional with a background in Law and Public Relations.

He holds a JD from The University of Texas School of Law and a BS in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin.

Currently, Stephen serves as the Public Affairs Lead at Revel, where he applies his extensive expertise in various roles.

Prior to his current position, he was the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Goldwater, showcasing his entrepreneurial skills.

Besides, he has experience as a Government Affairs Director at Averitt & Associates, Inc. and as an Account Supervisor at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, demonstrating his versatility.

Stephen has also held roles such as Membership Chair at Young Execs of Austin and Co-Founder and Director of Legislative Policy at BGP Strategies, indicating his leadership abilities.

His rich professional journey includes positions like Music Legal/Business Affairs at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Comm. Director/Outreach Coordinator at U.S. House of Representatives, and Luna Scholar/Legislative Aide at Texas Senate, highlighting his expertise in various domains.

Moreover, Stephen has experience in Campaign Creative Director/Media Planner at American Cancer Society, Intern at Santos Alliances, and Intern at Burson-Marsteller, underlining his diverse skill set and adaptability in different environments.