About

About Frances Herbert

Experience, strategy and service.

Frances Herbert is a political strategist, public servant and communications professional with more than two decades of experience in government, public policy, political campaigns and community leadership.

Through QuickSilver SCC Consulting, Frances helps candidates, elected officials, nonprofits and advocacy organizations turn complex challenges into clear strategies, effective communications and meaningful voter outreach.

Frances Herbert, political strategist and founder of QuickSilver SCC Consulting

A Career Built on Public Service

Understanding campaigns from every angle

Frances has served at the local, county, state and federal levels of government, worked in corporate public policy and advised political campaigns throughout California.

Her experience includes work in the California Legislature, the City of San José, Santa Cruz County government, Google Global Affairs and Public Policy, and dozens of candidate and issue campaigns.

Experience and Expertise

Strategy grounded in real-world experience

Government and Public Policy

Experience in legislative affairs, local government, constituent services, public policy, communications and community engagement.

Campaign Strategy

Campaign planning, voter targeting, messaging, fundraising strategy, digital outreach, direct mail and day-to-day campaign management.

Digital Communications

Websites, social media, email, texting, advertising, political data and integrated voter communications.

Leadership

Leadership rooted in community

Frances serves as President of the Oak Grove School District Board of Trustees and President of Voter.Vote, a California political data and campaign technology platform.

Her work reflects a commitment to thoughtful leadership, accessible government, strong public institutions and practical solutions that improve communities.

“Strong campaigns begin with clear goals, honest communication and a strategy built around the people you are trying to reach.”

Frances Herbert

The Approach

Collaborative, practical and results-focused

Frances works closely with clients to understand their goals, identify the strongest path forward and build programs that fit their budget, timeline and community. Every recommendation is designed to be useful, realistic and actionable.

Work With Frances

Let’s build something meaningful.

Whether you are running for office, leading an organization or building a public affairs campaign, QuickSilver can help turn your goals into a focused strategy.

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