Lindsey Seidman

With more than two decades of experience in the U.S. Senate, Lindsey has a deep understanding of the legislative process and a unique ability to navigate complex issues to deliver results. Lindsey’s legislative expertise includes appropriations, health care, education, labor, retirement and the Senate budget and reconciliation process. Before joining Avoq, Lindsey served as the

Josette Barrans

Josette helps clients across a wide range of industries achieve their policy and advocacy goals by developing in-depth research products and client publications while monitoring congressional activity. Before joining Avoq, Josette worked at the Democratic National Committee, providing critical opposition research for Democratic presidential campaigns. In this role, her research was used to create public-facing

Joseph Orlando

Joe has expertise in communications technology, commerce and consumer protection. His extensive committee experience enables him to effectively navigate complex legislative procedures and advance client priorities. Before joining Avoq, Joe began his Capitol Hill career as a Senate page in 2012. After graduating from the University of Michigan in 2017, he worked as an intern

Daniel Zaretsky

As coordinator for the Government Relations team, Daniel supports all of the firm’s lobbyists, including managing the team’s scheduling, operations, and communications. He is also involved with the firm’s research function, frequently providing Congressional hearing coverage and other research deliverables focusing on the complex, often-niche policy issues that clients care about. His day-to-day includes coordinating

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 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 Canter

Caitlin joined Avoq in 2022 and has more than 14 years of experience in politics and lobbying. She has expertise in the tax, trade, and healthcare practice areas and focuses on advocacy involving the Ways and Means Committee, the House Republican Conference at-large, and within the Trump Administration. Caitlin has developed and implemented successful offensive

Bryce Harlow

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 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 Farr

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