Mario Bailey

Vice President of Public Affairs

Specializations

  • Government Affairs, Contract Law

Professional Associations

  • South Florida Regional Planning Council – Immediate Past Chairman

  • Leadership Florida Connect Class IX 2019 Graduate

  • University of Alabama Community Affairs – Board of Advisors, Co-Chair of the Academic Success and Student Retention Committee

  • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce – Executive Committee

  • Leadership Miami – Executive Committee

  • Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists – Board Member

  • 100 Black Men of South Florida – Past Health and Wellness Chair

  • Miami Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Keeper of Records

Education, Licenses & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science, University of Alabama

  • 2018 South Florida Business Journal 40 under 40 Honoree

  • 2017 Legacy Magazine South Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Leaders

  • 2017 Miami BME Community Genius Leader

  • 2017 Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Hype Award Finalist

  • 2014 Legacy Magazine 40 under 40 Honoree

  • 2011 Leadership Miami Class XXXII Graduate

  • Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislators Conference Emerging Leader

  • University of Alabama, Autherine Lucy Foster Award

Mario Bailey is a well-recognized lobbyist with a decade of service in government relations. He most recently served as the senior government affairs advisor for one of Florida’s top public affairs consulting firms, Converge Public Strategies.

He brings a deep understanding of governmental relations and legislative processes at the federal, state, and local levels for various entities including public school districts, universities, and nonprofits.

As Indelible’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Mario leads the firm’s state government affairs and brand management strategy including media and public relations.

Mario previously served as the former chief of staff for state representative Dwight Bullard and on the campaign for former U.S. Congressman Joe Garcia. He currently serves on the executive board of the South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC), previously serving as the immediate past chairman. He was appointed to the SFRPC Board by former Governor Rick Scott.

He’s been listed as a 40 under 40 honoree in the South Florida Business Journal and Legacy Magazine, as well as Legacy Magazine South Florida’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Leaders.