Strategic Communications Firm Selects Globally Recognized Industry Leader to Drive Next Phase of Innovation and Growth Washington, D.C. – Avoq has appointed Kelli Parsons as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, effective February 2, 2026. Parsons will bring to Avoq a powerful combination of proven enterprise leadership and deep practitioner expertise, shaped by
Washington, D.C. — Avoq today announced two new senior hires who will lead key practice areas created as part of the firm’s strategic reorganization this year. Jeff Smokler joins as Partner and Public Affairs Practice Lead and Yoni Gedan joins as Partner and Audience Intelligence & Performance Practice Lead. These leadership roles reflect Avoq’s commitment
Washington, D.C. – Avoq today announced that Megan Thomas has joined the firm’s growing Reputation Management team as Vice President. Based in Los Angeles, Thomas brings over 20 years of experience in media relations and strategic communications, expanding Avoq’s ability to serve clients across the country and marking a significant step forward in the firm’s
As the September 30 FY2026 deadline approaches, Congress faces mounting pressure to avert a government shutdown amid a slow-moving appropriations process and heightened policy tensions. Current Bottom Line: A short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) is the most likely outcome to avoid a shutdown by September 30th. However, shutdown risk remains elevated due to unresolved political and
Washington, D.C. — Avoq today announced that Jeff Levey, a seasoned tax policy expert with more than three decades of experience advising global companies on legislative and regulatory issues, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor on the Government Relations team. Levey brings a distinguished career in Washington, D.C. and internationally, where he has
Washington, D.C. — Avoq announced today that public policy and strategic public affairs veteran Valerie Dowling has joined the firm as Senior Vice President. Dowling, who will work out of Avoq’s Washington, D.C. office, has spent the last two decades developing and executing comprehensive policy campaigns, crafting effective messaging and building broad-based coalitions. “Valerie is
Former NYC Economic Development Corporation, Foot Locker and Out & Equal senior communications leader Matthew Di Taranto joins as Vice President, Reputation Management. Erin Middlebrooks, corporate communications and brand strategy expert, joins as Director, Reputation Management. Washington D.C. — Avoq welcomed the addition of two seasoned communications leaders to its New York office as the firm expands
Washington, D.C. — Avoq announced today that Nicole Cornish will step down as Chief Executive Officer by the end of the year, following eight years of transformative leadership. Cornish will remain on the Board to actively support a seamless leadership transition and continue to provide ongoing strategic guidance as the firm moves forward. “It has
Washington D.C. — Avoq today announced Andrea Hagelgans, Maggie Bergin and Patrick Kerley have been promoted to Partner, marking a significant milestone in Avoq’s evolution and investment in the next generation of leadership. The recent Partner promotions not only reflect the contributions of each individual but also their continued investment and commitment to Avoq. Each
Washington D.C. — Avoq today announced that partners Whit Askew and Cedric Grant will manage the firm’s government relations (GR) operations. Askew and Grant will serve as co-heads of the GR team, overseeing day-to-day functions and business operations. “Cedric and Whit are the ideal team to oversee our government relations operations. Their bipartisan work across