John Stanford is a government relations and public affairs professional with experience leading advocacy and awareness campaigns. He specializes in translating client priorities into strategies that drive policy action across government and industry.

As a Partner at Prism Group, John leads Democratic lobbying and federal engagement, advancing pro-growth, innovation agendas. He brings nearly a decade of experience building visibility and consensus on Capitol Hill and in the Executive Branch, and has been recognized by The Hill, the Congressional Record, and state legislatures.

John oversees Prism Group’s global advocacy practice, guiding coalition development and third-party activation. He provides commentary on innovation and economic policy in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and CNBC.