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
Chief Executive Officer
Cat Stern
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Mathis
Chief Growth Officer
Lacie Newton
Partner, Public Affairs
Morgan Miller
Partner, Politics & Public Affairs
Eve Samborn McCool
Partner, Politics
Minh Nguyen
Partner, Politics & Public Affairs
Our people
Abigail Collazo
SVP, Advocacy and Influence
Alex Peña
VP of Paid Media
Ali Belinkie
VP, Corporate & Issue Advocacy
Annefleur Leeuwenburg
Senior Strategist, Paid Media
Campbell Zeigler
Associate Strategist, Advocacy Tech
Christian Radden
Chief of Staff
Dara Bruck
Senior Strategist, Advocacy Tech
Eliza Mosbarger
Creative Director
Emily Bordow
AVP, Content
Emma Whitestone
Associate VP, Paid Media
Faith Lowe
VP, Public Affairs & Stakeholders
Feven Solomon
VP, Public Affairs & Stakeholders
Fiona Cahill
VP, Elections
Gaines Langford
Associate VP, Labor & Associations
Ian Harrington
Production Director
Joe Bell
Associate VP, Ad Tech & Data
Jon Biggerstaff
Senior Engineer, Ad Tech & Data
Laura Porat
Senior Designer
Margaret Easley
Senior Strategist, Content
Maryam Khawar
Associate Strategist, Content
Mengxi Shen
Graphic Designer
Oliver Goldman
Strategist, Corporate & Issue Advocacy
Rania Harris
Senior Strategist, Paid Media
Saoud Moon
Associate, Business Development
Tess Harkin
VP, Digital Influence































