Mark Doherty
Associate, State Affairs
Mark Doherty is a government relations professional supporting client projects in Prism Group’s state affairs division. Mark has a demonstrated record in strategic communications, political leadership, and management within academic, non-profit, government, and private sector settings.
Areas of Expertise
Environmental regulation, clean energy, business services, small business, non-profit, sports betting, cybersecurity, ESG/corporate sustainability, health care, transportation, biotech, telecommunications, and philanthropy.
Experience
As an Associate, Mark primarily supports Prism Group’s state affairs division. He works closely with a variety of clients, aiding them by researching legislation, preparing memoranda and newsletters, and coordinating events on behalf of the firm.
Before joining Prism Group, Mark gained valuable experience in public service, government relations, and strategic communications. He has held internships at an environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) communications firm, a Boston-based government relations firm, and Senator Ed Markey’s 2020 re-election campaign and Washington, DC office.
Mark graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in political science and honors from Pi Sigma Alpha. While a student, Mark worked as a co-manager at UMass Amherst’s oldest student-run business, organized a creative arts showcase annually, and was active in the university’s outing club. Mark sits on the Board of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council, a non-profit that promotes genealogy research accessibility and education in Massachusetts.”