Nigel A. Stephens

Board Member

Nigel Stephens has over 25 years of experience in legislation and public policy, government relations, and public affairs. He has worked in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, on political campaigns, and in the private sector to drive initiatives around innovation and IT modernization, small business and entrepreneurship, modernizing government, and economic development.

As the Founder and Principal at Phoenix Strategies, Inc, he leads a team with extensive experience in Federal and State Public Sector policy and procurement, representing a diverse portfolio of clients, including: non-profit institutions, IT products and services companies, international corporations, trade associations, foreign governments and universities.

Prior to launching Phoenix Strategies, Nigel led government affairs offices for Accenture Federal Services (AFS) and Infor. He has served in both Chambers of Congress as Chief of Staff for Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY), Professional Staff on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Legislative Assistant for Rep. Albert R. Wynn (MD).