Dirissy Doan

Dirissy Doan

Vice President of Public Relations

Dirissy Doan is a strategic communications, public affairs, and business development executive with nearly two decades of experience helping organizations navigate complex stakeholder environments, strengthen public trust, and achieve strategic objectives. As Vice President of Public Relations at KStrat, she leads client management, strategic marketing, business development, public relations, and field engagement, partnering with public agencies, private-sector organizations, associations, developers, and nonprofit clients to transform intelligence into strategic action.

In addition to her leadership role at KStrat, Dirissy is the founder of Dirissy & Associates, a strategic consulting firm specializing in public affairs, business development, government relations, and organizational strategy. Through her advisory work, she helps organizations build influential relationships, expand strategic partnerships, and navigate complex public and private sector environments.

Known for her relationship-driven approach, Dirissy serves as a trusted advisor to executive leaders by developing communications strategies, cultivating strategic partnerships, and identifying opportunities that advance organizational goals. She works at the intersection of research, communications, and public affairs, helping clients understand their audiences, engage key stakeholders, and make informed decisions backed by data.

Before joining KStrat, Dirissy spent nearly 20 years in leadership positions with two of California’s largest REALTOR® associations, where she directed government affairs, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and community engagement initiatives. Throughout her career, she successfully led high-profile policy campaigns, built influential coalitions, secured national funding for regional initiatives, and established lasting relationships with elected officials, business leaders, trade associations, and community organizations across California.

Dirissy’s expertise spans public affairs, strategic communications, client engagement, business development, government relations, and integrated marketing. Her ability to connect people, strategy, and intelligence enables organizations to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and build the relationships necessary for long-term success.

An active civic leader, Dirissy serves on the National Board of Directors for Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) and has held leadership positions with several respected nonprofit and community organizations. She has been recognized as a 40 Under 40 Honoree by both the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Asian Pacifics in Politics and Public Affairs (NAAPPA) for her professional leadership, community impact, and contributions to public affairs.

Areas of Expertise

• Client Management
• Business Development
• Strategic Marketing
• Public Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Government & Public Affairs
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Coalition Building
• Executive Communications
• Community Outreach
• Strategic Partnerships
• Reputation Management
• Relationship Development
• Organizational Strategy