Kevin Richards

Kevin Richards

Kevin specializes in leading cross-disciplinary creative teams to imagine and produce breakthrough ideas. Name an industry and Kevin’s probably worked on it. Kevin’s work has launched consumer services worldwide, improved industry trade association favorability in Washington and created lasting change for advocacy groups across America. His true talent lies in building cross-platform campaigns on a

Philip Dionisio

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

Rachael Watson

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 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

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

Peter Demchuk

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 Talledo

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