Freddy has experience in political and international relations, with a focus on public policy research and policy analysis. Before Avoq, Freddy served as a legislative aide for Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) where he handled a policy portfolio encompassing commerce, foreign affairs and human rights issues. He has also worked at the United Nations and on
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Nicholas Couch
Nick specializes in legislative tracking and Senate hearing coverage. He supports clients across industries and sectors, with a primary focus on energy, environmental and transportation issues. Before starting his current role at Avoq, Nick was the executive assistant for the government relations team. Prior to Avoq, he interned with Representative Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) and worked
Daniel Zaretsky
As executive assistant to two of the firm’s managing partners, Daniel specializes in internal communications, organization and logistics. He coordinates schedules, plans and executes company-wide events and initiatives, prepares materials for meetings and client events, and interacts with guests. Before Avoq, Daniel worked as a communications and policy intern at the U.S. Council for International
Bill Ghent
As a former chief of staff, legislative director and communications director for a Senate Democrat, Bill works with clients to develop effective advocacy and messaging strategies on a wide range of issues and across various industries. He focuses on Senate Democratic Leadership, the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats. Bill recently worked with energy and environmental
Keith Castaldo
Keith works with clients to strategize how their assets and goals match the priorities of members of Congress and the Administration. He also helps train executives unfamiliar with D.C. on how to be their own best advocate. He has a deep policy background on a broad range of issues, including tax and finance, data security
Caitlin Canter
Caitlin joined Avoq in 2022 with more than 12 years of experience in politics and lobbying. She specializes in healthcare, with additional expertise in tax and trade practice areas regarding issues involving the Ways and Means Committee, House Republican Leadership and the House Republican Conference. Caitlin has created successful legislative strategies for companies in a
Bryce Harlow
Bryce specializes in crafting effective advocacy strategies to help clients achieve their goals. He works with clients across industries with a special focus on media and telecommunications policy. Recently, Bryce directed efforts to create a coalition, including a number of Fortune 500 companies, to repel efforts to regulate their industry to their detriment. Bryce began
Whitaker Askew
Whit has two decades of experience in campaign politics, lobbying and integrated advocacy at the highest levels. He leverages his extensive relationships and proactive strategic mindset to drive successful outcomes on a diversified range of issues in the commerce, financial services, energy, workforce, technology and hospitality sectors. Whit has effectively managed the Economic Investment Alliance,
Natalie Farr Harrison
Natalie’s 15-year career in the House, Senate and executive branch makes her an ideal advocate who looks at a given issue from multiple perspectives, giving clients a 360-degree view of how to achieve a goal. Since joining Avoq, Natalie spent most of her time developing strategies to advance client interests across the House, Senate and
Stacey Alexander
Stacey provides clients with a unique blend of public policy, public affairs and campaign experience. Stacey’s approach to solving complex problems is to turn conventional wisdom on its side in search of innovative solutions. She works with corporate and trade association clients to forge longstanding relationships and build federal advocacy efforts that yield bipartisan results.