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Paris Dennard is a nationally recognized strategic communications executive, protocol expert, and trusted advisor to organizations navigating high-profile communications, public affairs, executive engagement, and global events.

The Honorable Paris Dennard is a nationally recognized strategic advisor, communications executive, and protocol expert with more than two decades of leadership experience helping organizations, executives, public officials, and global institutions navigate high-stakes communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and complex events.

As Founder and President of The PD Consulting Group, LLC, Dennard provides trusted counsel to corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and executive leaders on strategic communications, crisis management, executive positioning, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and global protocol. His work focuses on helping clients strengthen relationships, protect their reputation, build influence, and achieve strategic objectives.

Dennard's distinguished career includes service in the White House under President George W. Bush, where he held leadership roles in the Offices of Political Affairs, Public Liaison, and Legislative Affairs, coordinating presidential events, executive engagement, and strategic outreach initiatives. He also served as the White House liaison to the families of former Presidents and Vice Presidents during the State Funeral of President Gerald R. Ford.

His expertise extends well beyond government. Dennard has advised Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and national advocacy groups on communications, public affairs, executive engagement, and organizational strategy. He has worked with leading global brands and institutions including Apple, Boeing, Walmart, Ally, Hennessy, Harper's Bazaar, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Most recently, Dennard served as Head of Protocol for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading distinguished guest operations and the official gifting program across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His responsibilities included developing protocol experiences for Heads of State, ambassadors, cabinet officials, members of Congress, governors, mayors, CEOs, athletes, celebrities, and international dignitaries at one of the world's largest sporting events.

A respected media strategist and commentator, Dennard has served as a national spokesperson, television analyst, writer, and trusted advisor, recognized for his ability to translate complex issues into compelling public narratives while building meaningful partnerships across government, business, media, philanthropy, and the global sports community.

Whether advising a CEO, preparing an executive for a national media interview, developing a stakeholder engagement strategy, coordinating a diplomatic protocol program, or helping an organization navigate a critical moment, Dennard brings the strategic insight, discretion, and leadership necessary to help clients succeed in today's increasingly interconnected world.


  • Strategic Communications

  • Crisis Communications

  • Executive Positioning

  • Public Affairs

  • Global Protocol

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Coalition Building

  • Executive Events

  • International Relations

  • Media Strategy

  • Executive Coaching

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