Akash brings his experience in public affairs management and traditional and social media strategies to help clients in a diverse range of sectors and industries. Pairing compelling storytelling with in-depth research and analysis, he helps his clients meet their goals on a wide variety of issues. Prior to joining Avoq, Akash managed communications and public
Shazat supports clients with strategic communications, in-depth research, earned media, legislative efforts, social media management and digital campaign work. He works with clients across sectors, including nonprofits, renewable energy companies, law firms and advocacy groups. Shazat has worked on several notable Avoq projects, including an effort to pass the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green
Arielle has nearly two decades of experience in political, corporate and crisis communications, from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley and the campaign trail to the C-suite. Prior to her current role at Avoq, Arielle founded and ran Juno Strategies, a boutique consultancy specializing in social impact communications for start-ups and nonprofits. Working with a diverse
Robin brings to Avoq more than 25 years of marketing, branding and communications expertise honed in the travel retail, hospitality and cruise industries. Over her career, Robin has led global teams responsible for marketing, public relations, corporate communications and multimedia content creation. She is especially passionate about brand storytelling and positioning throughout the customer journey,
Chris brings decades of public and private sector experience to her work in public affairs, media relations and marketing. She has wide-ranging experience across industries and sectors, including government, economic development, hospitality and travel, and arts and culture. Before Avoq, Chris served as the deputy commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Aviation, where she managed communications
Ariel specializes in industry research and strategic design to maximize exposure for awareness campaigns, special projects and experiential events that will attract consumers, stakeholders and brand partnerships. Before Avoq, Ariel served as an associate strategist at Taylor, a full-service creative communications agency. In this position, she developed strategy, built powerful brand narratives and engaged media
Amanda is a strategic communicator with experience in issue advocacy, coalition building, content creation and campaign management. Prior to joining Avoq, Amanda served as the digital director on a successful campaign to protect workers’ rights in Massachusetts. She has also worked as a digital strategist on congressional campaigns and in the nonprofit space. Amanda got
Sophie specializes in public affairs, stakeholder engagement and message development. She develops customized campaigns involving wide-ranging communications strategies and grassroots and grasstops advocacy, and she works in a variety of industries and sectors, including healthcare, public health, land use and nonprofits. Sophie’s work includes decades of experience at the intersection of politics, government and private
Adam specializes in campaign management, digital strategy, grassroots advocacy and engagement and public affairs. He drives strategies and manages campaigns for many of Avoq’s most complex and high-profile engagements that require innovative outreach and refined communication strategies. Using his extensive political and consulting expertise, Adam engages with clients across the country in industries including healthcare,
With more than 25 years in the communications industry, Maura has directed media strategy, community outreach and public relations campaign plans for a wide range of corporations and associations. She has extensive experience in media relations, executive positioning and crisis management. Maura thrives on telling stories, and she works vigorously to find engaging narratives for