May 29, 2025 | BOSTON, MA – Benchmark Strategies, a leading consulting firm with a focus on public affairs and strategic communications, is excited to announce the promotion of Alexi Nowokunski to Director of Public Affairs.

Over the past two years at Benchmark Strategies, Alexi has provided critical client support, leveraging her expertise in research, client communications, and relationship management to advance goals at the state and local levels. As Director of Public Affairs, she will lead high-impact government affairs strategies, oversee day-to-day client management, and help drive the firm’s continued growth across New England and beyond.

“Alexi has played a key role in leading client engagements and providing strategic public affairs counsel to a diverse range of clients. Her promotion reflects her proven ability to deliver results and her commitment to our team. We’re excited to see her continued growth as Director of Public Affairs,” said Patrick Bench, President of Benchmark Strategies.

Before joining Benchmark, Alexi served as Senior Information Manager in the Executive Office of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and previously interned with the Massachusetts Trial Court. She is a graduate of Merrimack College, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science.

About Benchmark Strategies

Benchmark Strategies is a leading consulting firm with a focus on public affairs and strategic communications.

Our passionate, client-driven team brings decades of experience in politics, media, and public relations that translates into excellent results and propels clients to succeed across every sector.

Since its founding in 2014, Benchmark Strategies has provided services to a broad and diverse base of clients including Fortune 500 companies and startups, leading information technology and security companies, non-profit institutions, industry trade groups, real estate developers and many more.

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