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
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Steve Aaron
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
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
Byron Calamese
With nearly three decades of marketing and business management experience, Byron specializes in integrated communications and multi-stakeholder engagement strategies. He has worked with leading brands and organizations across industries and sectors, including technology, food & beverage, CPG, healthcare and apparel. Before Avoq, Byron held agency management, innovation and strategic counsel positions and also worked “in-house”
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
Natalie Farr Harrison
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
Steve Elmendorf
Steve is widely recognized as one of Washington, D.C.,’s preeminent political and legislative strategists. With a career on Capitol Hill and in politics spanning more than 30 years, Steve’s tenure in Washington has been grounded in daily interaction with the White House, administration officials, senators, members of Congress, and leading interest groups on the front
Sandra Alcala
Sandra is a skilled lobbyist on Avoq’s government relations team. Most recently she served as the chief of staff for Rep. Filemon Vela (D-Texas). She brings a unique scientific perspective to her work, having a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Minnesota. Sandra has nearly 20 years of experience both as a senior congressional
Cedric Grant
Cedric specializes in House Democratic Leadership outreach as well as the Congressional Black Caucus. He develops and executes strategic policy advocacy across a range of areas for corporate and nonprofit clients, including healthcare, financial services, appropriations, tech and sports & entertainment. Additionally, Cedric cultivates third-party validators to support corporate policy that drives growth strategies and
Rebecca Shaw
Rebecca’s experience advising Republican members of Congress across the political spectrum has honed her expertise in member decision-making and communications as well as her passion for achieving stakeholder goals. Her legislative work — on issues ranging from financial services to agriculture to education and workforce development — contributes to Avoq’s ability to deliver versatile integrated