By Joy Burks, Susan Spencer and Sarah Hamilton Excerpted from O’Dwyer’s Today’s public health advocacy landscape is faced with unprecedented challenges. Rollbacks to prevention and equity programs, ideological attacks on science, workforce reductions and high-level resignations are leaving gaps in leadership and sowing confusion across the health system. The result: Companies, nonprofits, advocacy groups and
By Avoq’s Government Relations Team As public policy experts, we’re often asked what tools we use to help inform our strategic approach to client work. One underrated source that we analyze at Avoq is corporate earnings reports. These reports aren’t just for Wall Street. They’re a window into how political and policy agendas influence financial markets.
From family recipes to professional values, Veronica Gallardo and Sandra Alcala explain how their Hispanic roots shape their outlook. Hispanic Heritage Month is an important time to celebrate the diverse perspectives that strengthen our work every day. It is also a chance to listen, learn and celebrate the stories of colleagues whose experiences enrich our
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