opinion
‘THE BANNER OF THE FREE’
American greatness isn’t about unlimited individual freedom. It’s about a pursuit of happiness the government won’t interfere with unless it interferes with that of other people.
Before becoming a private consultant to some of the largest advocacy organizations and corporations in New York and in the country, Evan worked for Hillary Clinton, was a senior adviser in the New York City Council, and led communications on a number of major political campaigns.
Evan has won landmark improvements to public policy, fought successfully for major land use changes, and advanced the public affairs goals of private companies. He was also lead consultant to Eric Adams’ historic 2021 campaign for mayor, heading up both communications and policy. In his election night victory speech, Mayor Adams said Evan “found his voice”.
For his work, Evan was also recognized by the New York Daily News for “distinguishing himself in fights for affordable housing and public space,” and by the New York Times as “excellent” for work on “reform and clean-air issues.” Thies regularly contributes to the Daily News, MSNBC, The Hill, USA Today, and other news outlets about government and politics.
The firm Evan co-founded, Pythia Public Affairs, was named the most powerful public affairs firm in New York by City & State in 2022. Evan was also named one of the three most powerful political consultants in the state.