Tristan Bailey is a public affairs and communications professional at PLUS Communications, where he develops and executes earned media strategies for clients navigating complex policy, reputational and public affairs challenges. His work spans organizations and leaders in the technology, health care, professional services, public safety and school security sectors, as well as national advocacy organizations and high-profile public figures. Tristan focuses on translating complicated issues into compelling media narratives, cultivating relationships with national and local reporters, and securing earned media that advances clients’ communications and policy objectives.

Prior to joining PLUS Communications, Tristan worked on several high-profile political campaigns in California, Georgia and West Virginia and served as a spokesman for a state attorney general. His political experience gives him a strong understanding of rapid response, message development and communicating effectively in fast-moving and highly scrutinized media environments.

A native of Calabasas, California, Tristan graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in digital communications.

What you may not know about Tristan

Tristan has lived in eight states.