about bluestack strategies founder & principal

 A proud New Jersey native, Maura Gillespie is an established communications professional who built bridges between elected officials and their constituents, co-founded a political movement with over 250,000 active members across the country, and is a recurring guest on national and international news outlets. 

Throughout her career, she has worked with a broad array of decision-makers, producers, campaign consultants, advocacy organizations, and others to help tell the stories of those who need it most. Whether through crisis communications management or proactively highlighting the good being accomplished, Maura has been successful in developing and executing strategic communications plans for more than a decade on Capitol Hill.

With a focus on communications, Maura previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff for former Representative Kinzinger, helping to build his national profile and expand his reach exponentially. In serving in the office of former Speaker John Boehner, Maura gained valuable experience in what it means to lead when the stakes are high and when advising our nation’s top leaders.

Maura established Bluestack Strategies to help her clients tell their story in a way that is tailored, targeted, and true.