At TASSINARI | TERRAZAS (T-two) we are more than just lobbyists — that’s a narrow view taken by some firms that excludes too many solutions. We are business consultants skilled in the use of all manner of government relations tools to deliver results.

If you want a team that will take the time to learn the details of your business, a team that will help you understand ALL your options and pick the best one – a team that will execute and win, we’d like to hear from you. That’s what we do.

(Tas-si-nar-ee)

Partner

Brian Tassinari is a graduate of Arizona State University (ASU) with a B.A. in Journalism and a Master of Business Administration/Finance.

With more than two decades of experience encompassing both state and federal politics, Brian’s expertise has evolved over the years from media to government relations and lobbying. He began his career in politics in 1995 when he joined the staff of U.S. Senator William V. Roth, Jr. on Capitol Hill where he served as a Deputy Press Secretary for two years and Press Secretary for another two years. In addition to serving as the Senator’s spokesman in the local and national media, Brian wrote speeches and position papers for Senator Roth. He also worked on legislation relating to transportation and telecommunications issues.

In 2012 Brian co-founded Willetta Partners, Inc. (WPI) and grew it into one of the largest and most influential firms in Arizona. Prior to WPI Brian was a lobbyist and communications consultant as a sole proprietor and before that worked for the firm Williams & Associates. His first job back in Arizona was Director of Communications for the President of the Arizona Senate.

In addition to volunteering on numerous political campaigns over the years, Brian has been a coach and assistant coach for many of his daughter’s softball teams.

(602) 363-2627

brian@t2az.com

Angélica Terrazas

(Teh-rrah-zahs)

Partner

Angélica Terrazas is a graduate of Northern Arizona University (NAU) with a B.A. in Public Administration. 

With experience in industries ranging from health care to public and charter schools and mortgage lending, Angélica Terrazas began her government relations career in 2014 after transitioning out of six years in the behavioral health industry- four years in the general mental health and two years in the SMI fields, where she daily handled sensitive executive level HR and consumer related issues. Her other experiences include new hire trainings, data systems implementation and migration for HR and health consumer projects with IT, and coordinating and assisting in state required clinical site audits.

Prior to forming Tassinari Terrazas LLC- Angélica worked at Willetta Partners as its Government Affairs Director. She also advocated for public policy issues on behalf of clients at the state and local level as the Chief Legislative Associate for The Aarons Company LLC where she learned to lobby. 

Angélica volunteered for the campaigns of the late U.S. Senator John McCain in 2016 and Governor Doug Ducey in 2018. She is also a proud Fellow alumni of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Arizona Industry Fellows program and served on the Estrella Village Planning Committee. 

(602) 739-5713

angelica@t2az.com

Emily is pursuing a B.A. in Social Justice and Human Rights with a minor in Women and Gender Studies at Arizona State University.

Emily started her professional career at the Arizona State Senate in January 2017. Since then, has held several positions at the Legislature as senior senate page, senate constituent services liaison, senate information desk clerk, senate bill reader and both senate and house administrative assistant. She has assisted a total of six State Legislators from both political parties. Most recently, Emily directly assisted two Arizona State House Representatives. Spending almost a decade at the Legislature has given her a great appreciation for Arizona and its constituents, as well as a unique perspective on Arizona Politics and a robust knowledge of the legislative process.

Emily was a lifeguard for the City of Phoenix Aquatics Department. During her six years with the City of Phoenix, she was also a water aerobics instructor, assistant swim team coach, swim lesson instructor to children and adults, and taught children between the ages of 7-13 the basics of lifeguarding, water safety, CPR and first aid.