Philip has more than 20 years of finance experience in industries ranging from software and consumer electronics to professional services. In the financial planning and analysis role, Philip provides management and stakeholders with critical financial information to guide decision-making. He also helps operational leaders understand the financial performance of their division/department through key performance indicators
Location: Washington, D.C.
Rachael Watson
Rachael applies communications strategies and adaptive thinking to shepherd clients’ campaigns from concept to launch. Before joining Avoq, she developed messaging, leveraged media and informed strategies as a policy communications associate at the Consumer Technology Association. Prior to that, Rachael was a digital strategist at Mothership Strategies, where she designed and implemented high-impact campaigns for
Colleen Frerichs
Colleen works with clients across sectors, including defense and intelligence, technology, higher education and issue advocacy. Colleen utilizes earned media to help Avoq’s criminal justice work, and has managed communications around the launch of several media ventures in the criminal justice space. She has garnered press attention in more than 50 news outlets, including The
Tara Zafar
Tara specializes in strategic marketing and new business development. She supports the firm’s social media, awards, executive positioning and thought leadership strategies and execution. She also supports the firm’s new business growth efforts through pipeline management and proposal and pitch development. Tara was instrumental in supporting Avoq’s rebranding effort, managing the various work streams involved,
Alden Daniel
Alden specializes in media and geopolitical analysis, working with the insights & strategic planning team to track online conversations, develop niche audiences and analyze current events. He works with a range of clients and specializes in the defense and technology sectors. Before joining Avoq, Alden attended graduate school at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced
Jaxson Whittle
Jaxson specializes in media relations, message development, crisis management, issue advocacy and research. He works with clients across industries and sectors, including tech, manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, trade associations and nonprofits. His efforts have garnered clients billions of impressions in print, online and broadcast media. Before joining Avoq, Jaxson served as a communications and outreach
Ava Pretzer
Ava specializes in digital strategy, campaign management and optimization and social media messaging. She works with clients across industries and sectors including hospitality, higher education, energy and community infrastructure. Ava recently led a digital book promotion campaign on Amazon Ads and Meta, landing the book on The New York Times Best Seller list. Before coming
Brynna Cleland
Brynna joined Avoq in 2019 and works on every stage of conceptualizing and designing digital products that meet clients’ needs and help them stand out. Prior to joining Avoq, she worked as a graphic designer for DDC Public Affairs in Washington, DC, where she honed her talents and abilities working with Fortune 500 clients to
Dave Metzger
As Chief Financial Officer, Dave oversees and manages our finance and accounting operations, promoting the success and growth of the firm. He brings decades of experience and a successful track record in finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, banking, law and executive leadership. Dave began his career in corporate finance and corporate tax law, before
Gwen Carter
Gwen is an accomplished administrator in the area of office management in private, corporate, educational and military entities. Her highly developed organizational, managerial, analytical and communications skills are evident in day-to-day operations, providing support to all departments. Gwen provides support for numerous company events, including but not limited to fundraisers, media tours and programs for