Political Advocacy

Theresa is one of the most gifted communicators I have ever seen. She has an extraordinary ability to peel away the spin, get to the essence of an issue, and then communicate it in a down-to-earth, no BS way.

Deb Matthews

Deputy Premier of Ontario (2014-18)

Theresa is a diligent, eloquent, experienced and smart public policy expert. And a compelling communicator and campaigner. She’s a pleasure to work with.

Brian Topp

Chief of Staff to the Premier of Alberta (2015-16)

Lightbulb owner and principal, Theresa Lubowitz, has over a decade of experience delivering high-quality strategic advice and communications support to leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector.

As a Director of Communications in the Government of Ontario, Theresa shaped the province’s response to pressing issues including affordable housing, the homelessness crisis, child poverty, and food insecurity. She played a leadership role in launching Ontario’s Basic Income Pilot as well as government tuition grants that helped nearly 240,000 low- and middle-income students access debt-free post-secondary education.

She has served as an election campaign speechwriter for Premier Kathleen Wynne and an author of the 2022 Ontario Liberal Party election platform. She has also written for other high-profile public figures including Prime Minister Paul Martin, Premier Dalton McGuinty, Premier David Peterson, and dozens of Ontario cabinet ministers. In all her work, Theresa quickly absorbs and synthesizes large amounts of information, translating it into unique insights, strategic recommendations, and compelling narratives that help move important causes forward.

Theresa holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in Sociology from the University of Ottawa. She has earned a certificate in Narrative Economics from Yale and certificates from The Wharton School in Business Strategy, Social Impact Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship, Removing Barriers to Change, and Global Trends for Business and Society.

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