Amanda Finney

Amanda specializes in strategic communications, public affairs, media relations, digital strategy and political campaigns. With over a decade of experience across corporate, government and nonprofit sectors, she brings a deep understanding of the diverse perspectives held by federal, state and local leaders, as well as the private sector. Before joining Avoq, she served as director

Henry Rogers

Henry specializes in strategic communications, reputation management, issue advocacy and media analysis. He supports clients across a range of sectors, including energy, utilities, financial services, real estate and technology, such as AI and semiconductors. Before Avoq, Henry earned his master’s in integrated marketing communications from Northwestern University’s Medill School. There, he worked with a global

Jaclyn Rothenberg

Jaclyn specializes in public affairs, crisis communications, messaging and media relations. She works with clients across various sectors, including government, corporate reputation, sustainability and national security. With 15 years of experience, she understands the varying perspectives that federal, state, local and congressional leaders have on key issues and approaches her work with anticipation of how

Isabelle Atkins

Isabelle specializes in multimedia storytelling, writing and design. She is passionate about issue advocacy and using the power of effective communications to drive positive change across industries. Before joining Avoq, Isabelle interned at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, housed at the German Marshall Fund. There, she assembled daily news roundups, created social media content, collaborated

Belle Kissinger

Belle specializes in strategic communications, branding, crisis management and client relations. Her career has focused on crafting compelling narratives and fostering meaningful connections across diverse sectors — from entertainment and politics to education and philanthropy. Before Avoq, Belle served as the publicity and media relations manager for La Casa Oliveras, the brand for USA Today

Ethan Lyle

Ethan is the general manager of our New York office. He has experience as a business operator and strategic advisor, with a career spanning professional services, media, emerging tech, politics and government. Before Avoq, Ethan was a senior executive in web3 professional services, advising founders and C-suites of leading brands in blockchain, crypto and fintech.

Andrea Hagelgans

Andrea specializes in strategic and crisis communications and issue advocacy. She works with clients in corporate, government and nonprofit spaces. Before Avoq, Andrea served as managing director of U.S. social issues engagement at Edelman, where she advised CEOs and the full C-Suite of Fortune 100 companies on navigating complex social and political issues. Prior to

Julia Reif

Julia supports clients with strategic communications, earned media efforts, in-depth research and social media management. She works with clients across a variety of industries and sectors, including technology, labor and advocacy groups. Before Avoq, Julia worked as a research intern with the head of the history department at Tel Aviv University. Prior to that, Julia

Kat Lackey

Kat Lackey

Kat specializes in content development and strategy, storytelling and messaging. She works with clients across industries and sectors, including science, public health, finance and higher education. Kat recently helped develop and write an in-depth report highlighting the need for a national science and technology strategy in the United States as well as greater federal investment,

Ismail Cidic

Ismail specializes in media and government relations, issue advocacy and foreign policy. He works across a range of sectors in public affairs, strategic communications, media outreach and public policy initiatives. Previously, Ismail served as president of the Bosnian Advocacy Center, a Sarajevo-based NGO that advocates for a free, sovereign, democratic and secular Bosnia and Herzegovina.