Jeff specializes in issue advocacy, strategic communications and stakeholder engagement across industries, with particular expertise in healthcare. He works with clients in corporate, government and nonprofit spaces. Before joining Avoq, Jeff served as chief brand officer for Gravie, a General Atlantic-owned health tech startup in the employer health benefits sector. Prior to Gravie, Jeff was
Briana blends project and account management with hands‑on communications support, including media relations, social copywriting, and maintaining web content. Before joining Avoq, Briana was a Michelle Flowers PRSA-Chicago DEI Fellow. This fellowship opened the doors for her to work at other PR and marketing agencies across sectors, including tech/cybersecurity, consumer, higher education, and enterprise, while
Valerie specializes in stakeholder strategy and engagement and coalition building across public, private and grassroots sectors. She has led impactful issue advocacy and grassroots campaigns, connecting with diverse domestic and global audiences to drive meaningful change. Before joining Avoq, Valerie served as director of the Women’s Democracy Network and Private Sector Engagement at the International
Patrick specializes in strategic stakeholder engagement, campaign management and public affairs, with experience spanning national security, emerging technology and infrastructure. He has managed political operations at the national, state and local levels—bridging policy, communications and coalition-building to drive impact. Before Avoq, Patrick served as director of external programming and public engagement advisor to the secretary
Steve specializes in storytelling, media relations and messaging development. Over the years, he has advised numerous C-suite executives and cabinet-level administrators, working with clients across the public health, banking, energy and utilities sectors. Steve began his career as a broadcast journalist in radio and television. He then served as spokesman and deputy director of communications
Kelly is an entrepreneurial and collaborative strategic communications professional, specializing in political and policy communications. She has experience working in government and for clients in the transportation and service sectors. Before joining Avoq, Kelly worked as a communications manager at the National Restaurant Association. There, she acted as the primary communications advisor for the federal
Kate specializes in strategic communications, social media management and in-depth research for clients across various industries, including energy, nonprofits and cultural institutions. Before joining Avoq, Kate had a fellowship with the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, which advocates for the freedom of Americans held hostage abroad and promotes journalism safety. There, she promoted journalism safety
Chase supports clients with strategic communications, in-depth research, message development, issue advocacy and digital campaign work. He works across sectors spanning nonprofit, corporate and government entities. Before Avoq, Chase completed his Master of Science in political psychology at the University of Kent in Canterbury, United Kingdom, where he also worked as a research analyst. Chase
Ethan specializes in campaign management, issue advocacy and strategy development. He works with clients across industries and sectors, including nonprofits, labor organizations and consumer-facing companies. Before Avoq, Ethan worked as a compliance associate at an international food and beverage company and previously interned with Avoq on the account leadership team. Ethan is a Michigan native
With an extensive and acclaimed career in journalism, Dahleen specializes in messaging and media strategy across the city and state. Dahleen is a former news columnist for the Chicago Tribune, which she joined after working at the Los Angeles Times. She held several positions over her 30-year career, ranging from associate metropolitan editor to national