ELY Public Affairs

Working at the intersection of public policy, external engagement, and communications, ELY helps clients align their advocacy needs with real-world strategies; develop creative ways to reach key audiences; and win campaigns. Over five years, I've partnered with transportation agencies, port authorities, universities, and public-private coalitions to take big ideas and translate them into action. Whether it's shaping a stakeholder engagement strategy that actually uncovers insight (not just check-the-box feedback), or helping clients tell their story in a way that moves decision-makers, my work is about clarity, alignment, and momentum. I founded ELY Public Affairs to build the kind of strategic support I wanted to see in the transportation field — sharp thinking, well-timed advice, and communications that never lose sight of the policy or the people. Right now, we're especially interested in projects that sit at the edge of change: new infrastructure investments, federal funding transitions, and public engagement efforts that require more than a press release. If you're trying to move something forward and need it to land well with your partners, your public, or your policymakers, let's talk.