Why Civic Link Strategies?
Founded by Tony Young, former San Diego City Council President and past CEO of the American Red Cross (San Diego/Imperial Counties), Civic Link Strategies brings together a diverse collection of seasoned professionals who work day in and day out to identify opportunities and solve problems for clients in the corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.
Our network of battle-tested pros has a proven record for reaching consensus on often contentious issues and winning tough political battles for a wide array of clients.
Working together, we create substantive synergy with our clients and achieve their goals by offering strategic planning, political inroads, policy expertise and fully integrated communications services winning tough political battles for a wide array of clients
Civic Link Strategies Leadership
Tony Young
Chief Executive Officer
President / CEO
Tony Young
Education
Howard University
B.A., Economics/Sociology
University of San Diego
School of Education / Leadership
Harvard University Executive Studies Program
Leadership
Activities & Affiliations
Former Council President of the San Diego City Council
President of RISE San Diego
Board member The Rock church
Downtown Partnership Board
San Diego Tourism Authority
Chair of Mayor Kevin Faulconer's Transition Team
Past President of One San Diego
Former Airport Commissioner
Past Chair San Diego Housing Authority
USD School of Leadership Advisory Board