Who We Are

Bellevue Public Affairs. Strategy for when it matters most.

At Bellevue Public Affairs (BPA), we understand communication. More than that, we understand how to translate your mission into strategy, and your strategy into impact. 

BPA was created to address a demand for a public affairs partner that both understands the mechanics of government and the nuance of crafting narratives. Our team has expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and issue advocacy, and we can effectively guide organizations through opportunity, uncertainty, and change. 

Our team knows how to take complex issues, including policy, public perception, and internal transformation, and distill them down into actionable goals. Whether you’re launching a campaign, managing a public rollout, or navigating sensitive political terrain, we position you to lead the conversation. 

What makes us different is our approach: 

  • We tailor every engagement to your voice, audience, and goals.

  • We bring decades of experience across Philadelphia’s civic, government, and media ecosystems.

  • We view our clients as partners, and work alongside you to build momentum, not just manage moments. 

In response to evolving landscapes and changing public sentiment, Bellevue Public Affairs represents the next generation of industry practices. It is an adaptation to the perpetually unknown and the shifting demands of public opinion. While we work closely with our sister firm, Bellevue Strategies—the premier government relations firm in Philadelphia—we’re more than just a group of political pundits who understand messaging. 

Our team is creative, influential, and embedded in the fabric of civic life. We combine sharp political instincts with storytelling and digital expertise to shape conversations that matter. We’re strategists, yes—but also listeners, room-readers, bridge-builders, and architects of public trust. Every engagement is tailored, every message intentional, and every move made with your long-term credibility in mind. 

This is what makes Bellevue Public Affairs different: we don’t just help you respond to the moment, we help you define it. 

The Team

Jessica Cosmé Platt

President

Kristina D’Amico

Creative Director

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