The Ascent team delivers proven results, securing authorization and appropriations wins while driving awareness and oversight on key issues.
Whether in civil, commercial, or defense sectors, we help position you for success with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill and government stakeholders.
As part of the Strategic Aerospace Alliance, co-founded by Dan Elwell and Holly Woodruff Lyons, we offer unique insights into funding, policy and regulatory trends to position your business for success.
Our network of experts in policy, regulation, acquisition, and IP/data rights helps inform and strengthen your business strategies.
Our team designs and executes strategic communications and messaging campaigns that raise awareness among key stakeholders on Capitol Hill, government agencies, think tanks, and trade associations.
We’ll help you create a campaign that cuts through the noise and delivers impactful results.
Ascent is the critical phase after takeoff or launch to reach altitude or orbit. It’s the essential climb stage to achieve success.
Our team has a proven track record of helping clients—from startups to the largest aerospace and defense companies—navigate the complex political, policy, and funding challenges in Washington.
With deep expertise in aerospace, R&D, spectrum and acquisition policy, Ascent crafts and implements strategies that position you for success with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
Led by Capitol Hill and industry veteran Tom Culligan, and a partner in the Strategic Aerospace Alliance co-founded by Dan Elwell and Holly Woodruff Lyons, Ascent is a full-service government relations, strategic communications, and policy firm based in Washington, DC.
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