Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships

The Public Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Division serves as the outward-facing arm of the Prosecutor’s Office, connecting our work to the community we serve. Through Communications & Public Affairs, Government Affairs, and Community Engagement, the division is responsible for telling the story of the office, sharing timely and accurate information, and ensuring transparency and accessibility for the public.

This team builds and maintains trusted relationships with community partners, government stakeholders, and residents, translating the office’s mission and priorities across multiple channels. By fostering open communication, collaboration, and engagement, the division helps ensure the Prosecutor’s Office remains accountable, responsive, and rooted in the needs of the community.

Communications & Public Affairs

Nya Hairston, Director
nhairston@franklincountyohio.gov

The Communications & Public Affairs unit is responsible for sharing timely, accurate, and accessible information about the Prosecutor’s Office with the public. This team manages media relations, public messaging, digital and social media platforms, and internal communications. By telling the story of the office’s work and priorities, the unit helps ensure transparency, builds public trust, and keeps the community informed.

Public Policy & Government Affairs

Sundeepti Jindal, Chief of Staff
sjindal@franklincountyohio.gov

The Government Affairs unit serves as the liaison between the Prosecutor’s Office and local, state, and federal government partners. This team tracks and engages on policy and legislative matters, coordinates intergovernmental communication, and ensures alignment on shared public safety priorities. Through collaboration and advocacy, the unit helps advance policies that support justice, accountability, and community well-being.

Community Engagement

Contact: Nya Hairston
nhairston@franklincountyohio.gov 

The Community Engagement unit focuses on building and maintaining meaningful relationships with residents, community organizations, and advocacy groups. This team facilitates events, education, and partnership opportunities, ensuring community voices are heard and reflected in the office’s work. By fostering two-way engagement, the unit helps make the Prosecutor’s Office more accessible, responsive, and rooted in the needs of the community.