Alex Borisov

Alex Borisov is the Managing Partner of TESS Partners, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in marketing, strategic communications, and brand strategy for federal agencies, cultural institutions, and mission-driven nonprofits. Under his leadership, TESS has built a portfolio of clients including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Health Agency, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Smithsonian Institution, and leading national nonprofits.

A U.S. Army veteran, Alex served as a Public Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge before transitioning to the private sector, where he held senior leadership roles at Reingold and FINN Partners, directing federal health and public safety communications programs. His career has been defined by a consistent focus on translating complex institutional missions into compelling public narratives for the audiences that matter most.

Alex holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and a BA from Georgetown University.