Jason Jay Smart

Government Relations Group Leader
Education:

George Mason University (Bachelor in Russian Studies & International politics, 2007)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) (Master in Political Science, 2013)

Graduate certificate in Security Studies from Virginia Tech (2012)

Universitatea de Stat din Moldova (PhD, 2019)

Practice areas:

Government Relations

Jason is one of the top experts in post-Soviet politics and national security adviser, whose experience reaches across four continents.  He specializes in applying quantitative and qualitative data analysis in the development of offensive and defensive political strategies. 

Prior to joining Frishberg & Partners, Jason has advised presidents, parliamentary parties, governmental bodies, and served as an outside expert on the development of a national constitution. 

During his tenure as Ukrainian national security advisor, Jason received numerous awards and commendations, including the following:

  • “The Medal of Merit and Valor in Service to the Military (3rd Degree),” awarded by the leadership of the United Armed Forces of Ukraine
  • Certificate of appreciation for “important contribution and efforts to provide continuous assistance to the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine,” signed by Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR)
  • Commendation from Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhny, the head of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, for “significant contribution to the information security of Ukraine and strengthening its position in the international information space”
  • Engraved plaque from the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security (STRATCOM), for “powerful support for Ukraine, in the information space, by persistently combatting Russian disinformation.”

Drawing on his vast experience in Washington, D.C., Jason created an integrated GR practice that includes lobbying services as well as in-house media group, which allows the firm to manage the public narrative and legislative advocacy in a coordinated manner.

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