Bill Ghent

As a former chief of staff, legislative director and communications director for a Senate Democrat, Bill works with clients to develop effective advocacy and messaging strategies on a wide range of issues and across various industries. He focuses on Senate Democratic Leadership, the Biden Administration and Senate Democrats. Bill recently worked with energy and environmental

Natalie Farr Harrison

Natalie Farr

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

Whitaker Askew

Whit Askew

Whit has two decades of experience in campaign politics, lobbying and integrated advocacy at the highest levels. He leverages his extensive relationships and proactive strategic mindset to drive successful outcomes on a diversified range of issues in the commerce, financial services, energy, workforce, technology and hospitality sectors. Whit has effectively managed the Economic Investment Alliance,

Bryce Harlow

Bryce Harlow

Bryce specializes in crafting effective advocacy strategies to help clients achieve their goals. He works with clients across industries with a special focus on media and telecommunications policy. Recently, Bryce directed efforts to create a coalition, including a number of Fortune 500 companies, to repel efforts to regulate their industry to their detriment. Bryce began

Caitlin Canter

Caitlin Canter

Caitlin joined Avoq in 2022 and has more than 14 years of experience in politics and lobbying. She has expertise in the tax, trade, and healthcare practice areas and focuses on advocacy involving the Ways and Means Committee, the House Republican Conference at-large, and within the Trump Administration. Caitlin has developed and implemented successful offensive

Keith Castaldo

Keith Castaldo

Keith works with clients to strategize how their assets and goals match the priorities of members of Congress and the Administration. He also helps train executives unfamiliar with D.C. on how to be their own best advocate. He has a deep policy background on a broad range of issues, including tax and finance, data security

Dan Sallick

Dan Sallick specializes in uncovering bold ideas that capture the attention of policymakers, the media, and other key stakeholders. He has led the launch of major brands, developed integrated campaigns, and crafted messaging strategies that work seamlessly across all platforms. Dan and Paul Frick co-founded Home Front Communications, the legacy firm that evolved into today’s

Patrick Kerley

Patrick Kerley

Patrick is focused on helping clients develop insights-driven campaign strategies integrating capabilities from across Avoq. Patrick’s past work has touched on numerous industries and practices. Patrick helped lead Avoq’s digital strategy team for four years, doubling the team’s size. During this time, the team helped develop innovative new organic and paid advertising campaigns to advocate

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,

Anna Poulson

Anna Poulson

Anna works directly with clients to create and execute a communications strategy and help them meet their strategic goals. She facilitates clear day-to-day communications between her clients and the agency and helps drive integrated campaign development and deliverable execution internally. Anna has supported the campaign development and production of multiple PSAs and leads communications for