Strategic Consulting Services for High-Impact Leaders
We help leaders turn ambitious goals into executable strategies. Through executive advisory, research and analysis, coalition support, and program advancement, we partner with nonprofit leaders, philanthropic institutions, political and advocacy coalitions, and business executives across the U.S. and globally.
Our value lies in translating vision into clear priorities, coordinated action, and
measurable results.
Our Strategic Services
We bridge the gap between vision and execution with precision-driven strategic services designed for high-impact.
Business Strategic Advisement
We support business executives navigate state and federal grant cycles for industry-specific programming.
Non-Profit Strategic Advisement
We work with nonprofit leaders to translate mission into strategy, align boards and staff, and design campaigns that drive measurable impact.
Donor Advisement
We support donors, donor advised funds, and foundations to focus their giving, assess opportunities, and structure investments for maximum social and political impact.
Political & Coalition Coordination
We coordinate partners, timelines, and tactics so coalitions can move in sync, respond to shifting conditions, and win on shared priorities.
Research & Analysis
We cut through noise with targeted research and analysis that surfaces the trends, risks, and opportunities that should shape your next move.
Marketing & Communication
We craft clear, strategic messaging and communication plans that connect your work to the audiences, media, and decision‑makers who matter most.
We build the plane while you fly it.
Michael Deegan-McCree
Co-Founder & CEO
Michael is a Co-Founder of McCree Mirikian Strategies and serves as the firm's CEO and Principal Director of the firm's Domestic Division.
Michael is an expert political strategist with over a decade of experience in electoral, legislative, and communications strategy, helping to build and direct some of the most visible electoral and legislative campaigns over the last ten years. Most notably, Michael was a lead advisor to Jessica Jackson and Van Jones in 2018 on the campaign that passed the FIRST Step Act through Congress. The New York Times called the legislation “the most substantial reform bill in a generation.”
More recently, Michael served as a Political Battleground Director at Indivisible, where he built the grassroots messaging strategy for Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego's successful campaign. He also served as the Chief of Staff for the voting-rights organizations All Voting is Local and All Voting is Local Action. In addition, he served as a Special Assistant to former California Congresswoman Barbara Lee and was awarded the New Leaders Council Fellowship in 2020.
Meet the Team
Dedicated experts driving systems change and strategic growth through collaboration and community-centered leadership.
Vahe Mirikian
Co-Founder & President
Vahe is a Co-Founder of McCree Mirikian Strategies and serves as the firm's President and Principal Director of the firm's International Affairs Division.
Vahe is an expert strategist with over a decade of experience in geopolitical, international, and civil society strategy. Most recently, Vahe served as Managing Director of Peace Direct's U.S. Office, where he led and implemented the strategic operations and advocacy to deliver the organization's vision of shifting power and resources to those closest to the problem. He developed the organization's global advocacy strategy to effectively engage with and influence policy in the U.S., the U.N., the U.K., and the E.U. Vahe is also part of the International Career Advancement Program (ICAP) Fellows Association, class of 2023.
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