Assemble was built for the moment when the old playbooks stop working.

We are an independently owned and independently minded political and public affairs firm. Our independence allows us to challenge conventional thinking, be honest with our clients, and pursue strategies focused on real-world outcomes, not institutional inertia.

We work at the intersection of policy, politics, and public opinion, helping organizations and leaders navigate complex issues and bring people together around solutions that improve lives. From regulatory and legislative battles, to electoral and reputational campaigns, our work is grounded in a simple belief: lasting change happens when strategy is paired with human connection.

A Different Firm

We replaced the traditional consulting model that produces generic plans with highly customized strategy and execution from the best in the business today, not yesterday.

We bring together strategy, storytelling, media, and data to build campaigns that persuade, mobilize, and win, whether the goal is advancing policy, shaping public opinion, or electing the right leaders. We collaborate closely with clients and partners because durable victories require trust, credibility, and shared ownership.

We believe good policy deserves strong advocacy. We believe persuasion beats polarization. And we believe the best campaigns don’t just win, they transform lives.

A Different Team

Our team helped pioneer modern political and public affairs campaigns across communications, media, digital, and data; from Washington to communities across the country.

We are a diverse team that reflects the states and communities where we work, because real power doesn’t live in one city. It lives in people, places, and platforms nationwide.

We bring senior-level experience and a collaborative approach, guided by independence, integrity, and a relentless focus on outcomes that matter.

Leadership

Mark Skidmore

Mark Skidmore

Chief Executive Officer

Cat Sterm

Cat Stern

Chief Operating Officer

Brain Mathis

Brian Mathis

Chief Growth Officer

Lacie Newton

Lacie Newton

Partner, Public Affairs

Morgan miller

Morgan Miller

Partner, Politics & Public Affairs

Eve Samborn

Eve Samborn McCool

Partner, Politics

Minh Nguyen

Minh Nguyen

Partner, Politics & Public Affairs

Our people

Abigail Collazo

Abigail Collazo

SVP, Advocacy and Influence

Alex Pena

Alex Peña

VP of Paid Media

Ali Belinkie

Ali Belinkie

VP, Corporate & Issue Advocacy

Annefluer Leeuwenberg

Annefleur Leeuwenburg

Senior Strategist, Paid Media

Cambell Ziegler

Campbell Zeigler

Associate Strategist, Advocacy Tech

Christian Radden

Christian Radden

Chief of Staff

Dara Bruck

Dara Bruck

Senior Strategist, Advocacy Tech

Eliza Mosbarger

Eliza Mosbarger

Creative Director

Emily Bordow

Emily Bordow

AVP, Content

Emma Whitestone

Emma Whitestone

Associate VP, Paid Media

Minh Nguyen

Faith Lowe

VP, Public Affairs & Stakeholders

Feven Solomon

Feven Solomon

VP, Public Affairs & Stakeholders

Fiona Cahill

Fiona Cahill

VP, Elections

Gaines langford

Gaines Langford

Associate VP, Labor & Associations

Lan Harrington

Ian Harrington

Production Director

Joe Bell

Joe Bell

Associate VP, Ad Tech & Data

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Jon Biggerstaff

Senior Engineer, Ad Tech & Data

Laura Porat

Laura Porat

Senior Designer

Margaret Easley

Margaret Easley

Senior Strategist, Content

Maryam Khawar

Maryam Khawar

Associate Strategist, Content

Mengxi Shen

Mengxi Shen

Graphic Designer

Oliver Goldman

Oliver Goldman

Strategist, Corporate & Issue Advocacy

Rania Harris

Rania Harris

Senior Strategist, Paid Media

Saoud Moon

Saoud Moon

Associate, Business Development

Tess Harkin

Tess Harkin

VP, Digital Influence