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XAVIER UNDERWOOD

Creative Director & Public Affairs Strategist
Washington, DC

QUICK FACTS

  • Award-winning filmmaker of City on the Hill (2020), a powerful exposé on gentrification in San Francisco, the nation’s most expensive housing market.


  • Master storyteller and strategic advisor operating at the nexus of global affairs and economic opportunity.


  • Builds coalitions that connect policy, people, and purpose across sectors and borders.

SERVICES

EXPERTISE

— Public Affairs


— U.S.–Africa Relations


— Brand Development


— Media Production


— Civil Society / Coalition Building

XAVIER'S BIO

Xavier Underwood is a strategic public affairs advisor and creative executive with 15+ years of experience leading high-impact communications initiatives, advising senior policymakers, and managing cross-sector stakeholder engagement. Adept at translating complex legislative and policy priorities into compelling narratives that resonate with the public, media, and government audiences. Proven success shaping foreign policy strategy, coordinating bipartisan coalitions, and producing nationally recognized multimedia content. Skilled in aligning policy objectives with communications strategy to drive influence, elevate client profiles, and deliver measurable outcomes in both government and private-sector settings.
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