Land scarcity and contentious applications drive expansion for Florida strategic communications firm. 

MIAMI, Fla. – April 20, 2026 – INGAGE Biz (INGAGE) announced the appointment of Alexi Haas as Chief Operating Officer of Public Affairs and Governmental Relations. The veteran of over $500 million in land transactions strengthens the firm’s land-use advisory capabilities across Florida and brings critical experience assisting developers with development strategy, zoning, and project approvals. 

Florida’s record population growth and land scarcity, particularly in South Florida, have led to complex and often contentious real estate land deals. In her role, Haas will assist INGAGE’s residential and commercial real estate clients in navigating the land use, zoning and entitlement process as well as the public affairs and community engagement. Her experience supports the firm’s continued ability to align communications with real-world development execution and public policy consideratio...

At INGAGE, we are committed to helping our clients navigate complex policy landscapes and communicate with purpose. With the rapid evolution of Florida’s political and business ecosystem, the need for an integrated public affairs consulting and government relations strategy has never been greater. That’s why we are excited to introduce Helen Roldan as our new Senior Director of Public Affairs, leading the launch of INGAGE’s formal Public Affairs Division.

Helen brings a rare blend of strategic communications, regulatory affairs consulting, and grassroots mobilization to the firm. From leading stakeholder engagement campaigns at Ballyhoo Media to directing communications for North Bay Village and contributing impactful policy development research at FIU’s Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center, Helen has built a career at the intersection of media, advocacy, and civic impact. Most recently named one of the University of Florida’s "40 Gators Under 40,"  she is helping us scale our capabilit...