Chase Petras

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

Megan Cryan

Megan is an experienced public affairs professional specializing in all aspects of strategic communications, including stakeholder identification and engagement, message development and campaign strategy and management. Megan works at the intersection of business, government, and politics, engaging with clients across the country to successfully navigate complex geopolitical landscapes through strategic, data-driven public affairs campaigns. In

Chris Donnelly

Chris Donnelly

Chris specializes in earned media, media relations, and message development. He works across numerous industries and sectors, focusing on health care, cannabis, energy and environmental issues, organized labor, transportation, and utilities. As general manager of Avoq’s New Jersey office, Chris oversees the team’s operations and business development efforts. He brings extensive legislative experience to Avoq,

Nate Highley

Nate 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 joining Avoq, Nate worked at Townsquare Media, executing radio production and promotional events across the Jersey Shore area. Nate also worked as an intern at the John F.

Bryan Larco

Bryan has extensive experience in research, policy analysis and strategic messaging. He has guided private, nonprofit and government organizations alike through deep dives in campaign development and messaging and brand development. Over his career, Bryan has carved niche expertise in work related to healthcare, private-public partnerships and social justice reform. He has been involved in various

Frankie Pinzon

Frankie Pinzon

Frankie specializes in developing and executing highly effective digital marketing strategies. He works with clients across industries and sectors, including advocacy initiatives, nonprofits and higher education. Frankie orchestrated a highly effective digital campaign for an educational program that led to a 148% increase in participation. Prior to Avoq, Frankie served as digital marketing coordinator and

Erin Howard

Erin Howard

Erin specializes in in-depth research, message development, digital campaigns and earned media support. She works with clients across a variety of sectors including energy, the environment and higher education. In her time at Avoq, Erin has contributed to wide-ranging campaigns and strategic communications efforts to help clients navigate complex public affairs challenges. Before joining Avoq,

Adam Steinberger

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,

Jonathan Scharff

Jonathan Scharff

Jonathan specializes in policy- and data-driven public affairs, campaign development and geopolitical risk insights. He analyzes dynamics among the private sector, the regional economy, infrastructure and government policy to advise client strategy. For two consecutive years, Jonathan has been recognized by Insider NJ as a top 100 policymaker in New Jersey. He brings his experience

Kira Behary

Kira Behary

Kira specializes in advertising, content creation, design and branding. She creates digital designs, event signage and distinct collateral, and executes and manages design projects and campaigns for clients in a variety of sectors. Kira holds the pivotal role of lead designer for a renowned international beverage brand, spearheading the company’s reputation campaign and social media