The issues that excite Dana Perino are what you would expect from a former White House press secretary – energy, healthcare, trade, and defense.

When Perino, former press secretary for President George W. Bush, talks about her new position as chief issues counselor for Burson-Marsteller, these are the issues that she says she is excited about.

On April 20, she starts work with the firm in Washington, reporting to Josh Gottheimer, EVP and global chair of corporate and ...