Kate assists the NVG team by connecting clients with key decision-makers in Washington. She helps keep clients up-to-date on the Washington conversation by attending Congressional hearings, media monitoring, and assisting with our weekly report. Kate is deeply passionate about women’s issues as well as social policy and equity work.
Experienced bridge builder and policy strategist with deep expertise in technology, appropriations, foreign affairs, and labor policy. He is adept at negotiating legislative text, developing policy strategy, and navigating complex political environments. Julio has cultivated strong relationships across the House and Senate, including within the Congressional Tri-Caucus and key committees such as Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, Transportation & Infrastructure, Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, Senate Appropriations, Finance, Budget, Foreign Relations, and Banking. Before joining NVG, Julio spent nearly a decade on Capitol Hill serving in both the House and Senate, including for former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA-6). He loves reading about President Lincoln and his favorite quote is, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.”
Brady’s twenty-five years of government and advocacy experience position him to develop strategic solutions for an array of clients across a broad spectrum of issue areas. Senior posts in the House and Senate, the Obama Administration, and the private sector make him uniquely qualified to put clients in positions for the highest levels of success.
Brings years of experience as an in-house corporate lobbyist to serving NVG’s clients. Successful consensus builder within coalitions and trade associations. Expert in copyright law, international trade, competition policy, and telecommunications. Grew up in New York politics, serving as Legislative Director for a member of the House Judiciary and Energy & Commerce Committees.
Experienced political strategist and government relations expert with a proven track record of leading high-stakes advocacy efforts. Skilled in coalition management, legislative strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Advises clients on political action committee growth and strategic political giving. Maintains deep relationships with key Democratic policymakers, including senior members of the Congressional Black, Hispanic, Asian Pacific American, and Progressive Caucuses. Recognized as a thought leader in policy advocacy and a trusted advisor in shaping impactful legislative outcomes.
Expertise in Medicare, health reform, health insurance issues, and FDA. Significant experience with prominent consumer organizations, health care companies, and coalitions, including management of the MapRx Coalition. Worked for the Senate Aging Committee, Senator Jack Reed and the Senate Democratic Policy Committee.
Abby Bownas is a big thinker whose health background helps her deliver results on a range of “cradle-through-college-and-career” issues that ensure more people can lead happier, healthier lives. As NVG’s expert coalition builder, Abby manages multiple and diverse coalitions, including the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, which bringing together over 80 stakeholders representing immunization providers, innovators, public health and patient groups to raise awareness, improve access, and increase utilization of vaccines among adults.
Deep subject matter expertise in public health issues including vaccine policy; FDA drug, device, and tobacco issues; the Orphan Drug Act; and newborn screening. Legislative expertise through work with the Senate HELP and Appropriations Committees. Relationships with key health staff. Advises health care companies and nonprofit advocacy organizations. Worked for Senator Jack Reed for 10 years, leading his health care work.
A lifelong political insider and NVG’s resident forward thinker. As a recognized go-to expert on progressive issue campaigns, Patricia brings to the firm a keen understanding of coalition-building, traditional and non-traditional government relations, and advocacy around policy and the appropriations process. Worked in a variety of organizations, ranging from small, community-based outfits to national powerhouses like the YMCA and AmeriCorps. Specializes in food, community development and housing policy.
Decades of federal policy experience in Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, FDA and public health. Longstanding experience working with Congressional leadership and committee staff in both the House and Senate. Served as senior health policy advisor to Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, as professional staff on the Senate HELP Committee and as a health fellow to Senate Democratic Leader George Mitchell.