Ana Karen Flores
Government Relations • Strategic Communications
Director
Ana Karen Flores is a Director at Mercury Public Affairs in Illinois, where she works at the intersection of grants and funding, strategic communications, thought leadership, and government relations on behalf of clients. Drawing on a deep nonprofit background in domestic violence, immigration, and reentry, her client portfolio centers on mission-driven organizations navigating complex social challenges.
Prior to joining Mercury, Flores served as Senior Research Analyst at the Safer Foundation, where she led technical assistance for reentry consulting and fair chance hiring initiatives. She co-authored best practice guides, case studies, and strategic plans, and organized stakeholder convenings to advance systemic change.
Flores holds a master's degree in political science and a bachelor's degree in Spanish and International Studies. Her expertise spans research, project management, partnership development, and cross-systems collaboration — skills that shape her approach with clients working across policy and community impact.
Prior to joining Mercury, Flores served as Senior Research Analyst at the Safer Foundation, where she led technical assistance for reentry consulting and fair chance hiring initiatives. She co-authored best practice guides, case studies, and strategic plans, and organized stakeholder convenings to advance systemic change.
Flores holds a master's degree in political science and a bachelor's degree in Spanish and International Studies. Her expertise spans research, project management, partnership development, and cross-systems collaboration — skills that shape her approach with clients working across policy and community impact.
