Michael is an accomplished political communications veteran who manages a wide range of public affairs campaigns. He is an expert in justice reform advocacy, campaign and coalition management and crisis communications. Using his extensive political experience, Michael has played leading roles in several notable Avoq campaigns, from high-profile criminal justice reform efforts to civil space
Rachel specializes in campaign management, executive positioning, issue advocacy and media relations. Her work spans several industries and sectors, including real estate, education, energy and economic development. Rachel brings wide-ranging experience to her work, which includes staffing media interviews, writing press releases, drafting media pitches and more. She has worked on several of Avoq’s most
Raiza supports clients across various sectors, including nonprofit, education and government. She helps them achieve their public affairs goals through media relations, in-depth research and strategic communications. Her work includes building messaging, developing a calendar for social media and earned media, and engaging with journalists. Prior to joining Avoq, Raiza worked on several local, state
JP specializes in campaign and coalition management, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. He has worked on award-winning media and communications campaigns for energy, education, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure and nonprofit clients. JP has been integral to some of the most influential campaigns to affect Illinois over the last several years. He was active on the early
Allynn specializes in crafting winning multi-faceted public affairs campaigns, as well as in corporate- and litigation-focused strategic communications. She oversees targeted national campaigns that marry digital, earned media and digital and traditional advertising tactics to change minds, and maintains a special focus on the energy industry. Before Avoq, Allynn earned her master’s at Columbia University’s
Vin specializes in campaign management, multi-channel advertising and strategic message development. He has led high-profile communications projects from coast to coast and across a variety of sectors, including energy, higher education, healthcare, land use and labor relations. Vin’s work has addressed critical, complex challenges, including behavior change initiatives and pandemic-related response campaigns. He has also
Nina is a skilled communications strategist who specializes in message development, campaign management, strategic communications and issue advocacy. She uses in-depth research and data analysis to craft multi-faceted paid and earned media campaigns for clients in a variety of sectors, including energy, healthcare, nonprofit and sustainability. Prior to joining Avoq, Nina worked as an account
Katie specializes in strategic communications planning and content and message development. She provides support to clients in a range of sectors, including finance, energy, economic and community development, nonprofit and philanthropy. Prior to joining Avoq, Katie spent 15 years leading strategic communications in the nonprofit sector, including work with IFF, a mission-driven financial institution, and
Charlotte specializes in helping clients navigate complex public affairs issues by providing detail-oriented communications support and in-depth policy research. She works with clients across a variety of sectors, including energy, higher education, med tech and philanthropy. Before joining Avoq, Charlotte was a communications intern at The Chicago Community Trust, where she developed and produced the
Rachel specializes in strategic communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. She leads projects with a focus on energy, tech and infrastructure. Rachel leads the development and implementation of multi-faceted communications and stakeholder engagement campaigns that reach target audiences, increase brand awareness and advance critical energy infrastructure projects. She brings in-depth experience in implementing circular storytelling