Joshua Morby

Josh Morby helps organizations translate complex policy and economic change into clear stories, durable coalitions and real results.

As part of his capacity being of counsel to Platform, Josh provides high-level strategic service to our clients, and also teams with Platform on Wisconsin Public Affairs Partners. Platform and Josh’s firm, JRM Advisers, work collaboratively on this Wisconsin-based, bipartisan public affairs operation that gives national campaigns and firms trusted and unfettered access to on-the-ground intelligence, relationships, and execution without barriers – from both sides of the aisle, when you need it.

From his early work as a print reporter to his time in Wisconsin state government to more than two decades advising employers, trade associations, civic leaders and nonprofits, Josh has developed a reputation as a connector who understands how media, government, business and local communities’ work.

His efforts have shaped statewide initiatives in workforce training, infrastructure investment, healthcare access and education with a particular focus on helping national organizations navigate Wisconsin.

Josh has led communications and public-engagement strategies for major infrastructure and economic development projects, bipartisan policy campaigns and regional economic development coalitions. He has served as a senior advisor to workforce development organizations, construction and manufacturing employers, healthcare systems and philanthropic partners seeking to align talent pipelines with emerging industry demand. As a former aide to Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, Josh worked on issues ranging from manufacturing, transportation and energy to environmental policy, apprenticeship expansion and construction – translating policy goals into messages that resonate with workers, employers and voters.

Through his firm, JRM Advisers, Josh supports large-scale initiatives and campaigns addressing Wisconsin’s coming construction and infrastructure surge. He specializes in coalition building, narrative strategy, media relations, crisis communications and the design of public-facing platforms that help institutions earn trust. Josh is known for blending practical political instincts with a deep commitment to community impact, helping national companies navigate local concerns or helping neighborhood organizations find a stronger voice.

Josh remains deeply engaged in Wisconsin, serving on local boards, advising communities, organizations and corporations across the state.

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