
SACRAMENTO, CA (January 27, 2025) — Mercury Public Affairs is pleased to announce that Mark Torres has joined the firm as Managing Director in its California office, bringing a wealth of experience in political campaigns, legislative advocacy, and strategic digital communications. Torres will help lead the firm’s expansion in California and provide strategic counsel to clients on a variety of issues.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the Mercury team to help fuel our growth in California. Mark’s experience in the Golden State and nationally is the right addition to our team,” said Veronica Perez, Mercury Partner and Co-Chair. “Mark is a highly respected and experienced strategist with a deep understanding of the political landscape across the Mountain West and nationally. He is a valuable addition to the team and we are excited to have Mark join Mercury with the expertise he brings in strategic digital communications.”
Torres has a proven track record of success in developing and executing effective digital communications strategies for a wide range of clients. He has extensive experience working with political, government, and advocacy organizations, including labor unions, ballot initiatives, and Independent Expenditure campaigns. Torres was honored by the National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs, which recognized him as one of the trailblazing AAPI campaign strategists shaping policy behind the scenes.
Prior to joining Mercury, Torres held senior roles at various political and corporate organizations. He is a graduate of Fresno State and the University of Pennsylvania.
About Mercury Public Affairs
Mercury is a high-stakes, bipartisan public strategy firm. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes federal government relations, international affairs, digital influence, public opinion research, media strategy and a bipartisan grassroots mobilization network in all 50 states.
The firm has 14 offices throughout the nation. Mercury is a part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group. Learn more at mercuryllc.com.
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