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.
Bradley Joseph Sinkaus
Director
Bradley Sinkaus is a Director at Raynor Ave., where he brings a deep-rooted commitment to
public service and a sharp instinct for strategic communications.
Jonathan Weinberg
Associate
Jonathan Weinberg is an Associate at Raynor Ave, where he brings a passion for coalition-building
and grassroots organizing, plus a knack for translating complex policy into winning public
affairs campaigns.
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.
Christy Moran
Of Counsel
Christy Moran brings 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.
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
Director
Bradley Sinkaus is a Director at Raynor Ave., where he brings a deep-rooted commitment to public
service and a sharp instinct for strategic communications. With experience across the public, private, and
nonprofit sectors, Bradley has worked on a range of issues including infrastructure, energy, education, and
transportation.
Before joining Raynor Ave., Bradley led communications and advancement strategy for mission-driven clients at
SteegeThomson Communications in Philadelphia. Prior to that, he spent five years at the Congressional
Management Foundation in Washington, D.C., where he helped modernize the way congressional offices serve the
public, developing training programs, conducting research, and co-authoring publications focused on
communications best practices and institutional effectiveness.
Bradley also served on the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources as part of his graduate
practicum, supporting the Senate’s successful 2016 passage of a landmark, bipartisan energy bill. His career
has also included roles at Nexight Group, the Australian Parliament in Canberra, the Australian Embassy in
Washington, and the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Communications.
He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.A. in American Government
from Georgetown University.
A proud native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Bradley now lives in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, where he
enjoys exploring the city’s vibrant restaurant scene, cultural institutions, and coffee shops. His proudest
title to date is uncle to Oliver, Vada, and Nolan.
Jonathan Weinberg
Associate
Jonathan Weinberg is an Associate at Raynor Ave, where he brings a passion for coalition-building and
grassroots organizing, plus a knack for translating complex policy into winning public affairs campaigns.
Before joining Raynor, Jonathan served as a budget analyst at the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, supporting the agency’s emergency preparedness and response portfolios.
A native of New Hampshire, Jonathan spent over eight years as a political operative and campaign
professional, leading successful issue-based and electoral campaigns that earned statewide and national
recognition. He also served a three-year term on the Concord School Board (NH), where he chaired the City
and Community Relations Committee. During his tenure, he championed greater community engagement, testified
before the state legislature on numerous occasions, and promoted youth civic involvement as the board’s
youngest member.
Jonathan was nominated and selected as the New Hampshire Civic Leader of the Year in 2021 by Stay Work Play
NH and New Hampshire Public Radio, and was awarded the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship in 2023,
representing New Hampshire.
He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Hampshire. Outside of work, Jonathan is an avid
soccer fan, a proud wearer of mismatched socks, and can be found playing on various District Soccer teams
throughout the week.
Christy Moran
Of Counsel
Christy Moran brings 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.