

Chris Palko, Media Coordinator
Chris joined SMG in May 2011. He graduated in 2009 from American University with a degree in Political Science and is a recent graduate of George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management.
During college, he had several internships, including political organizations, a successful Governor’s campaign, a start-up online news organization, and on Capitol Hill. He has written about politics and elections, most prominently for The Daily Caller.
Chris helps track the competitive spending for SMG clients. He also performs much of the media and electoral research relevant to clients’ needs.
Chris is a native of the Pittsburgh area. He is a big football fan (Steelers and Penn St.). In his spare time, he likes to read, watch movies, and go out with friends to spots around DC.

