Sarah Cunningham
sc@jrfinc.comSarah Cunningham is a Partner with James R. Foster & Associates. She has a decade of political and government policy experience – working with Governors in Texas and Florida, and consulting on campaigns across the country.
Sarah first joined Foster & Associates in 1998. From designing mail plans to copywriting and through every step of the production process, she works closely with clients to make sure their mail is exceptional, on message – and out on time.
After helping manage Governor Jeb Bush's direct mail during the 1998 campaign, Sarah moved to Tallahassee, Florida and worked in the Governor's policy office for two years. In Florida, she gained invaluable research and writing experience on a wide range of issues including education, health care, government efficiency, public safety, growth management, finance, and the environment.
In 2002, Sarah served as Research and Policy Coordinator for Governor Jeb Bush's successful re-election campaign. She assisted in debate preparation and rapid response; research for television, direct mail and radio ads; opposition research; and composed questionnaire responses, opinion editorials, and talking points.
Following the win, Sarah then served as Policy Director for Governor Bush's 2002 Transition Team, soliciting policy ideas from stakeholders across the state.
Most recently, Sarah worked as a Creative Director for Olsen & Shuvalov, another nationally renowned political direct mail firm. In this capacity, she wrote financially successful fundraising appeals, voter contact mail and website copy for Republican candidates across the nation.
Sarah received a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin. She resides in Austin, TX.