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THE EXPERTS
We bring together a diverse team of industry experts with a wealth of experience in various sectors. Our consultants are not only seasoned professionals but also passionate problem-solvers who are committed to delivering results.
OUR JOURNEY
Founded in 2004, and now as Madison West Consulting, we have grown from a small communications firm into a leading consultancy known for its innovative and client-centered approach. Our journey began with a commitment to providing exceptional communication strategies tailored to the unique needs of each client, driven by outcomes and impact.
Madison West started as a boutique public relations and communications firm with a clear mission: to offer organizations, government entities, and businesses the expertise needed to effectively engage with and market to the growing Latino community. We recognized the critical need to collaborate with city and civic leaders, as well as lawmakers, to ensure the Latino experience was accurately represented and respected. This commitment to advocacy and representation remains at the heart of our work today.
As the marketplace evolved, so did we. Recognizing the increasing demands of an ever-changing environment, we expanded our services to offer a wider range of business solutions to broader audiences, including all marginalized communities. This transformation was driven by our dedication to helping organizations and businesses navigate complex challenges and achieve measurable outcomes and sustainable growth. Despite the name change, our core values of integrity, excellence, and personalized service remain steadfast.
Today, Madison West Consulting boasts a diverse team of industry experts and consultants, providing strategic planning, public and media relations, government and community engagement, and cultural competency services. We have built strong relationships with stakeholders and leaders from the local to the national levels. Our evolution is a testament to our ability to adapt and innovate, ensuring we deliver the highest level of expertise and support to our clients.
As we continue to grow, we remain committed to empowering organizations to reach their full potential, staying true to the principles that have guided us since our inception. Join us on this journey and discover the Madison West difference.
MEET THE TEAM
STRATEGIST AND SENIOR ADVISOR
TERESA CHAURAND
Teresa Chaurand is a communications and public relations strategist. She serves as the lead project manager and strategist for Madison West Consulting. Previously she served as a political appointee under President Obama, first as Special Assistant to the President in the White House then as the Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs at the U.S. Peace Corps. In both capacities she managed stakeholder relationships, was responsible for communications strategies, developed partnerships and created strategic engagement programs. Teresa also has extensive experience working on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility and has built strong relationships with national non-profits and elected officials.
Before joining the Obama Administration, Teresa served as founding Partner of Vista Communications (now Madison West Consulting). She continues to work with both public and private entities, national and at the local level. She holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a former member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights for the State of Maryland and a national advisor for United We.
A native of Kansas City, MO, Enrique A. Chaurand boasts nearly 25 years of experience in communications and public affairs. Starting as a reporter for newspapers like the Kansas City Star and Mesa Tribune, he transitioned to the public sector, serving in various capacities under notable administrations. This includes roles as a public affairs specialist for Secretary Donna Shalala at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and as a senior public affairs staff member for the U.S. Department of Labor during the Clinton Administration. He further honed his expertise as a senior policy advisor and speechwriter for Governor Bob Holden of Missouri. Returning to Washington, D.C. in 2009, Enrique held pivotal roles in the Obama administration, including serving as speechwriter and Director of Public Affairs for former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. His career journey led him to UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza), where he served as Vice President of Communications, and as an advisor to the President and CEO of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute on communications and advocacy.
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RAMONA FARRIS
Ramona Farris has over 25 years’ experience in business development and marketing, primarily within the employee benefits industry. She has held various leadership roles at companies including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Cigna. She has led Madison West’s community engagement and provides counsel on issues of government affairs and public involvement. Ramona is active in the Kansas City community and serves on the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Board of Directors, University of Kansas Health System Advisory Board and Beacon Mental Health Foundation Board of Directors.
She received both her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Executive MBA from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS.