Travis McCormick

Travis McCormick has built a reputation as a strategic communicator who knows how to turn ideas into movements. As Founder and Principal of McCormick Strategies, he leads a fast-growing public affairs firm recognized for its creative campaigns, strong relationships, and disciplined messaging that gets results. Whether advising clients in the private sector or leading statewide coalitions, Travis brings focus, empathy, and purpose to every initiative he touches.

“Travis is one of the hardest working young lobbyists out there,” one nominator wrote. “He’s built a good, honest, and successful platform with his Make Texans Healthy Again initiative.” Another added, “He’s distinguished himself as a collaborative, principled leader whose impact reaches far beyond his client work.”

Through his leadership of Make Texans Healthy Again, Travis helped unite policymakers, associations, and advocates around a shared goal of improving access to healthcare across Texas. Contributing to the passage of 25 bills in its first session! His has an ability to connect complex policy to real human impact reflects a communications skillset that goes beyond talking points. He builds trust and drives change.

With a background in both communications strategy and government affairs, Travis has become a go-to voice for organizations seeking clarity, credibility, and meaningful engagement with state leaders.

As one of this year’s Strategic Communicator of the Year honorees, Travis McCormick represents the discipline, creativity, and purpose-driven storytelling that define the most effective communicators in Texas public affairs.