Our Services & Expertise
Ascent and its partners in the Strategic Aerospace Alliance have expertise in a broad range of policy areas, including:
Civil, Commercial & Defense Authorization and Appropriations
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including acquisition and IP/data rights policy expertise
Appropriations for programs of record and Congressional adds in Defense, Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD, Energy & Water, State & Foreign Operations and Homeland Security Appropriations Acts
FAA, NASA, Commercial Space and Spectrum Authorization Acts
K-12 and Higher Education Authorization Acts
UAS, Advanced Air Mobility, Aviation, Space, Spectrum, R&D and Energy Policy & Regulatory issues
Government and industry market analysis, including budget and investment trends and strategy
Coalition-building and strategic communications campaigns for effective and targeted stakeholder advocacy
Crisis response, including Congressional and agency investigations, hearings and reputation management
Our approach is minimal overhead and maximum flexibility to build the right partners for each specific client - tailored to their unique policy, advocacy and strategic communications needs. Through our Strategic Aerospace Alliance and other partner experts, we can custom build the right strategy and expertise for your needs.
Lobbying & Government Relations
Market, Policy & Regulatory Strategies
Strategic Communications to Stakeholders
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 agencies.
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.
Crisis & Reputation Management
Our team brings unparalleled experience in navigating and rebuilding through some of the most complex crises in corporate history. With a unique blend of in-house corporate experience, Capitol Hill insights, and deep knowledge of federal agencies and third-party stakeholders, we understand what it takes to manage high-stakes challenges.
We specialize in crisis management, Congressional and government investigations, hearings, and reputation recovery. Having learned firsthand what strategies work—and which don’t—we’re here to guide you through your toughest moments with confidence and expertise.
Customer Mapping & Relationships
In Washington, DC, change is the only constant. Our team ensures you stay ahead of the curve, keeping you connected with the key stakeholders in federal contracts and political leadership that matter most to your success.
Whether you're maintaining support for an existing program, introducing new products or services to federal customers, or navigating the complex regulatory landscape, we help you engage the right people at the right time—ensuring you're always strategically positioned for success.