Cut through the noise and deliver messages that matter.

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.

Christophe Hollocou

Corporate Communications Consultant

Christophe Hollocou is a highly versatile corporate communications specialist known for translating complex organizational objectives into culturally relevant earned media success stories. He brings over a decade of agency experience as a media relations leader, advising Fortune 500 clients and their C-suite executives through their most critical communication moments.

His core expertise lies in high-stakes corporate reputation management, including leading global brands through product and innovation announcements, M&As, IPOs, earnings cycles, and workforce changes while securing positive messaging targeted for VCs, investors, and consumers. This foundation is complemented by his direct background in government and public affairs, providing clients with essential strategic counsel to navigate regulatory issues and the current political climate. Christophe’s high-profile experience includes media training and counsel for C-suite leaders, as well as high-profile celebrity and athletic talent.

His ability to deliver hard-hitting stories is rooted in deep media contacts across business, finance, lifestyle, entertainment, and healthcare verticals. As a forward-thinking communications leader, Christophe is proficient in leveraging emerging trends, data, and executive thought leadership to secure breakthrough results.

Christophe graduated from The George Washington University with a B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs. He lives in downtown New York City.

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.