Cut through the noise and deliver messages that matter.
Washington, D.C. is complicated, but making change here doesn’t have to be. We translate complex public policy initiatives into winning public affairs campaigns with real legislative and regulatory impact.
Raynor Ave. has decades of unique expertise in public relations, crisis communications, campaign management, and government service in both Congress and the Administration.
We know how to communicate complex public policy where it counts. We have worked at firms big and small and have built campaigns that enhance brand awareness and reputation among key stakeholders, influence regulatory decisions and public policy, and drive effective earned media campaigns at the federal and state levels.
Because we take client engagement seriously, Raynor Ave. is selective about those with whom we work. Consider Raynor Ave. your all-in partner. Unlike larger firms that might hand you off to someone without the promised know-how, what you see with Raynor Ave. is what you get: true dedication and over 50 years of combined communications counsel.
Our Work
We plan and manage strategic communications campaigns that influence public policy, strengthen your brand and reputation, and position you for enduring impact.
Strategic Communications
We provide strategic counsel and design winning communications strategies to advance your legislative and business priorities and to get your brand, your message, and your people where they need to be.
Thought Leadership
We help you stand out in today’s crowded media landscape. To do this, we focus on building credibility, highlighting authenticity and originality, and creating a steady drumbeat of meaningful engagement.
Building Alliances
We identify and engage key policy allies and third parties to form lasting support for your policy goals.
Social Media & Digital Advertising
We provide real-time social media capabilities, allowing you to leverage millions of conversations happening around the world.
Grassroots Engagement & Advocacy
We have a robust network of field teams across the country that provide localized insight to get the job done right.
Aaron Alberico co-founded Raynor Ave. after managing strategic communications and public affairs for clients ranging from political candidates and nonprofits to startups and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in multi-stakeholder grassroots and earned media campaigns, particularly at the intersection of Washington and Wall Street.
Beneva Schulte
Co-Founder
Beneva Schulte co-founded Raynor Ave. and has over 25 years of leadership expertise in strategic communications, campaign and coalition management, and public policy. She is skilled in setting and executing public affairs strategies with extensive experience working within the halls of government and the boardrooms of Fortune 100 companies.
Christy Moran
Partner
Christy Moran is a Partner at Raynor Avenue, bringing in-depth experience in public affairs, issue advocacy, and corporate communications. She has more than 20 years of experience leading integrated communications and public affairs campaigns—at both big and small agencies—designed to create momentum, enhance awareness and impact policy.
Bradley Joseph Sinkaus
Senior Associate
Bradley Sinkaus is a Senior Associate at Raynor Ave. He has a passion for communicating and public service, and an array of public, private, and non-profit sector experience. Bradley has worked on issues spanning infrastructure, energy, education, and transportation.
Jennifer Ciesielski
Operations Manager
Jennifer Ciesielski is the Operations Manager at Raynor Ave. In this role, she works across all of the company’s teams to ensure smooth operations and manages the day-to-day office functions part-time.
Get In Touch
Our savvy public affairs team is ready to help you bridge the political divide so that your issues can make progress. Drop us a line and let’s get started.
Aaron Alberico
Co-Founder
Aaron Alberico co-founded Raynor Ave. after managing strategic communications and public affairs for clients ranging from political candidates and nonprofits to startups and Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in multi-stakeholder grassroots and earned media campaigns, particularly at the intersection of Washington and Wall Street.
He is known for his work in telecommunications and technology policy, especially around 5G deployment. Aaron has played pivotal roles in generating and mobilizing public interest around Federal Communications Commission regulatory proceedings involving small cell network deployments, broadband pricing, and freeing spectrum for 5G broadband. He has also led successful multi-state advocacy campaigns on topics ranging from healthcare, finance, and human rights. In many of these fights, Aaron managed significant paid media, polling, and focus group efforts.
In everything that Aaron does, from creating or shifting public discourse and securing policy wins to landing clients—and their messages—where they will have the most impact, he translates the complex into the compelling and gets meaningful results.
Prior to Raynor Ave., he worked at firms including Public Affairs Engagement, DCI Group, Glen Echo Group, and AKB Strategies.
Aaron holds a B.A. in Political Science from American University and attended the Campaign Management Institute (CMI) at American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies. His work at CMI won him a student Pollie Award from the American Association of Political Consultants. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his fiancée Carly Oboth and two cats.
Beneva Schulte
Co-Founder
Beneva Schulte co-founded Raynor Ave. and has over 25 years of leadership expertise in strategic communications, campaign and coalition management, and public policy. She is skilled in setting and executing public affairs strategies with extensive experience working within the halls of government and the boardrooms of Fortune 100 companies.
She previously served as Director of the Office of Public Affairs and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce, under the Obama Administration. Beneva has also been the Senior Vice President at the DCI Group, Chief of Staff to U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), Political Editor for the National Public Radio news magazine Tell Me More with Michel Martin, and the senior Democrat in a variety of Republican public affairs firms.
Her years of successful coalition building, strategy development, crisis communications, media relations, thought leadership, and creative problem-solving have earned the respect of changemakers across several industries and the political spectrum. Beneva is proud to have given voice to so many worthy campaigns and issues, including Chris Dodd’s 2008 presidential run, social and emotional learning and STEM education, and bipartisanship in its many forms.
Beneva received a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. She resides in Chevy Chase, MD with her husband Paul Orzulak and their three daughters.
Bradley Joseph Sinkaus
Senior Associate
Bradley Sinkaus is a Senior Associate at Raynor Ave. He has a passion for communicating and public service, and an array of public, private, and non-profit sector experience. Bradley has worked on issues spanning infrastructure, energy, education, and transportation.
Most recently, he worked in strategic communications at SteegeThomson Communications in Philadelphia, PA where he helped craft marketing, communications, and advancement strategies for non-profit clients across sectors. Previously, he spent five years at the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) in Washington, D.C. where he worked with Congress to make the institution's offices more efficient through training, research and writing, and identifying office best practices. He is the co-author of several publications on communications and Congress.
Prior to CMF, Bradley participated in an eight-month practicum on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources as a key component of his graduate studies. During his time on the Hill, he was proud to support the Senate’s 2016 passage of the first comprehensive, bipartisan energy bill in nine years. He’s also worked at Nexight Group, the Australian Parliament in Canberra, the Australian Embassy in Washington, and interned in the Mayor of Philadelphia’s communications office.
Bradley earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and M.A. in American Government from Georgetown University. A native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Bradley resides in Philadelphia's renowned Rittenhouse Square neighborhood and enjoys exploring the many restaurants, museums, and coffee shops the city has to offer.
Christy Moran
Partner
Christy Moran is a Partner at Raynor Avenue, bringing in-depth experience in public affairs, issue advocacy, and corporate communications. She has more than 20 years of experience leading integrated communications and public affairs campaigns—at both big and small agencies—designed to create momentum, enhance awareness and impact policy.
Prior to Raynor Ave, she was on AT&T’s Washington, D.C. corporate communications team, where she led public relations efforts for state external and public affairs teams to communicate the company’s digital divide efforts, participation in federal broadband programs and wireline transformation. Previously, she was senior vice president at Forbes Tate Partners and head of communications and spokesperson for NFL Players Inc, the marketing arm of the NFL Players Association.
She’s provided strategic counsel to Fortune 100 companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and think tanks on issues including energy, the environment, healthcare, cannabis, retail, hospitality, tech, and small business.
Christy specializes in cultivating relationships, influencing audiences, and engaging stakeholders to drive advocacy, shape public opinion, and build successful coalitions.
Jennifer Ciesielski
Operations Manager
Jennifer Ciesielski is the Operations Manager at Raynor Ave. In this role, she works across all of the company’s teams to ensure smooth operations and manages the day-to-day office functions part-time.
Before joining Raynor Ave, Jennifer spent the last decade supporting the operations of Osseo Area Schools in Hennepin County, Minnesota, where she served as a resource manager and administrative assistant.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Jennifer is a proud mother of twin daughters who recently graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She enjoys traveling, fitness, spending time with her family, and walking her dogs. She lives with her husband, Adam Ciesielski, in Saint Paul, MN.
