Political Strategy & Data Analytics Expert; Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Obama; Founder of The Messina Group

San Francisco, CA, USA
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Jim Messina Biography

Jim Messina is a political strategist known for his work at the intersection of technology, data analytics, and democratic politics. Messina served as deputy chief of staff to President Barack Obama, where he contributed to the passage of major health care and economic stimulus legislation. Prior to his White House role, Messina was director of personnel for the Obama-Biden presidential transition and national chief of staff for Obama for America. His Capitol Hill experience includes serving as chief of staff for U.S. Senator Max Baucus, U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan, and U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy.

Messina managed President Obama's re-election campaign, implementing data-driven strategies that integrated technology and political operations. He consulted with senior executives from companies such as Apple, Zynga, Microsoft, Salesforce, and DreamWorks to modernize campaign tactics. The Messina Group, founded by Messina, bases its data analytics approach on these innovations, which contributed to the widespread adoption of big data in American political campaigns. Messina was recognized as Campaign Strategist of the Year by the American Association of Political Consultants.

Following his White House tenure, Messina became national director of Organizing for Action, an advocacy organization supporting Obama administration policies. He also established The Messina Group, a consulting firm advising political campaigns, advocacy organizations, and businesses worldwide. Messina and his team have counseled more than a dozen presidents and prime ministers across five continents, including leaders from the United Kingdom, Mexico, Argentina, Italy, and Spain. The Messina Group has expanded its international reach through partnerships with organizations such as Global Counsel.

Messina is a frequent commentator on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg, and BBC, and has served on boards including Organizing for Action, Virgin HyperloopOne, and Google's Advanced Technology Panel. He is recognized for his expertise in political strategy, big data, artificial intelligence, and global campaign management, offering insights on the evolving relationship between politics, business, and technology.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

Jim Messina Videos

Jim Messina | Milken Institute Global Conference

Jim Messina | Milken Institute Global Conference

2024 US Election Insights panel

Jim Messina - Bloomberg Television

Jim Messina - Bloomberg Television

Jim Messina discusses the effectiveness of President Biden using abortion as a 2024 election issue and whether or not it will help him get reelected...

Jim Messina - Bloomberg Television

Jim Messina - Bloomberg Television

Jim Messina discusses the effectiveness of President Biden using abortion as a 2024 election issue and whether or not it will help him get reelected...

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