Tyler Gilbert is a Vice President at Direct Impact, the grassroots arm of Burson. He is a public affairs and strategic communications leader with a decade of experience helping Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and advocacy organizations navigate the intersection of business, policy, and reputation. Specializing in integrated advocacy and communications campaigns, Tyler helps clients design and execute strategies across federal, state, and local levels that influence policy outcomes, protect reputation, and support business objectives.

His expertise spans government relations, communications, coalition building, grassroots advocacy, crisis management, media strategy, thought leadership, and digital media. Prior to Direct Impact, Tyler was a Director of Public Affairs for Marathon Strategies, where he led communications campaigns for a variety of clients – with a particular emphasis on major technology companies and issues. He is passionate about building relationships, shaping meaningful policy conversations, and driving results.

Tyler earned bachelor’s degrees in Public Relations and Political Science from Penn State University, and resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, daughter, and Siberian Husky.

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Hometown Newspaper: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette