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 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 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
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 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
Peter creates long- and short-form videos by conducting interviews, directing field and studio shoots, and writing scripts to create compelling stories for a wide range of clients in government, healthcare and social policy. He also directs motion graphics and animated content with a talented team of designers and editors. Peter has produced signature brand videos
Sofia is a strong communicator who produces thoughtful and creative content for clients, including digital and print designs and event or campaign collateral across sectors such as education, the environment and healthcare. She works mainly with the Adobe Creative Suite, programs such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and After Effects, and is growing her skills in
Fer specializes in print collateral, digital and social ad campaigns, infographics, presentations and logo design. She works extensively with programs such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Figma. She designs across industries and sectors, helping with campaigns in all Avoq offices. Fer seamlessly integrates high-concept messaging and content with intuitive, eye-catching design. Before Avoq, Fer worked
Trangvy specializes in media relations, messaging and strategic counsel. She works with clients across industries and sectors, including clean energy, criminal justice reform, government defense, nonprofits and higher education. Trangvy has engaged in diverse projects, trainings and consultations with criminal justice reform groups, helping them understand gaps in their communications functions. As a result, the
Ethan is the lead resource manager and workload balancer for the creative team, and the primary manager of the firm’s project management technology platforms. He led the effort in 2021 to implement the firm’s primary project management platform. As a day-to-day project manager, Ethan leads projects for clients in the economic development and public health