Patti Solis Doyle

Patti Solis Doyle is a veteran political advisor, strategist, and commentator, with over three decades of experience in politics, presidential campaigns, and public service. She is widely recognized for her pioneering role as the first Hispanic woman to run a presidential campaign.

Currently, she is a CNN political contributor and serves as the President of Solis Strategies, a communications firm specializing in advising non-profits, NGOs, and corporations on strategic communication. Solis Doyle joined the Washington, DC office in October 2019 as a Partner and Head of the U.S. Public Affairs offer, where she advises clients on public affairs, politics, regulatory issues, and communications.

Solis Doyle has a distinguished history in campaign management and political advisory roles. She managed Senator Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in 2007-2008 and her Senate re-election campaign before that. Additionally, she served as chief of staff for vice presidential operations during the 2008 general election, managing day-to-day operations for vice presidential nominee Joe Biden. She also provided her expertise to the Obama-Biden presidential campaign during the 2012 presidential election, focusing on outreach to women and Hispanic voters.

Before her roles in campaign management, Solis Doyle was chief of staff to the First Lady’s first Senate campaign and served as a senior advisor to Hillary Clinton during Bill Clinton’s campaign and presidency. She co-founded Vendor Assistance Program, LLC, a financial services firm that collaborates with state and local governments, and was previously a partner in Utrecht & Phillips, a strategic advisory firm.

Her contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards, including the "Latinas of Excellence Award" from Hispanic Magazine and the "Siempre Inspiran" award from Siempre Mujer magazine. Hispanic Business Magazine also named her one of America’s "100 Most Influential Hispanics."

Solis Doyle is a sought-after speaker, particularly on issues related to the rise of women and minorities in politics, the dynamics of presidential campaigns, and the evolving political landscape.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Northwestern University.