Georgetown Public Affairs
Georgetown Public Affairs (GPA) is a full-service public affairs, digital media, and communications firm based in Washington, DC. Founded in 2018 by David Catania and Ben Young, GPA helps organizations across various industries including healthcare, education, technology, micromobility, construction, energy, and financial services to advance their public policy and regulatory agendas. The firm offers services such as government affairs, lobbying, legislative and regulatory strategy, issue advocacy, political strategy, digital advertising, media relations, and international start-up support. GPA has a track record of helping clients navigate complex government environments, secure legislative and regulatory approvals, and implement impactful campaigns to influence public policy and opinion.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Georgetown Public Affairs
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North America
Services
Lobbying, engagement with public officials, legislative strategy, procurement support, and compliance services for clients operating at city, state, and federal levels.
Full-service digital media production and ad placement including creative development, video shoots, animation, audience targeting, and campaign analytics.
Design and execution of issue advocacy campaigns using polling, digital advertising, coalition coordination, and direct public advocacy.
Message development, media training, earned media strategies, crisis communications, and op-ed placement to shape public narratives.
Political engagement, candidate support, independent expenditure planning, and ethics/risk compliance advising.
Point-of-entry assessment, legislative/regulatory burden analysis, strategic partnership support, and targeted government affairs to accelerate U.S. market entry.
Lobbying, engagement with public officials, legislative strategy, procurement support, and compliance services for clients operating at city, state, and federal levels.
Full-service digital media production and ad placement including creative development, video shoots, animation, audience targeting, and campaign analytics.
Design and execution of issue advocacy campaigns using polling, digital advertising, coalition coordination, and direct public advocacy.
Message development, media training, earned media strategies, crisis communications, and op-ed placement to shape public narratives.
Political engagement, candidate support, independent expenditure planning, and ethics/risk compliance advising.
Point-of-entry assessment, legislative/regulatory burden analysis, strategic partnership support, and targeted government affairs to accelerate U.S. market entry.
Expertise Areas
- Government affairs & lobbying
- Legislative and regulatory strategy
- Digital media and targeted advertising
- Issue advocacy campaign management
Key Technologies
- Digital media production (video, animation, creative)
- Targeted digital advertising platforms
- Campaign analytics and performance reporting
- Polling and survey research
News & Updates
Johns Hopkins University Acquisition of 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Building
GPA helped Johns Hopkins University secure legislative and regulatory approvals for the purchase of 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, enabling the university to establish a new flagship location in Washington, DC.
Starship Technologies Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
GPA assisted Starship Technologies in creating legal and regulatory frameworks across multiple countries, enabling the operation of autonomous delivery devices.
D.C. Charter Schools Funding Campaign
GPA managed digital ad campaigns and advocacy efforts that resulted in the D.C. Council increasing funding for charter schools by tens of millions of dollars in May 2023.
Clevon U.S. Public Affairs
GPA managed public affairs efforts for Clevon, a European autonomous delivery startup, helping it become the most advanced autonomous delivery service in the U.S.
Cityblock Health Public Affairs Support
GPA provided government affairs and regulatory strategy support to Cityblock Health, aiding their efforts to improve healthcare delivery for underserved communities.
Our Mission to Help Clients Succeed
GPA emphasizes a personalized, honest approach to client success, investing in their achievements from start to finish.
Johns Hopkins University Acquisition of 555 Pennsylvania Avenue Building
GPA helped Johns Hopkins University secure legislative and regulatory approvals for the purchase of 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, enabling the university to establish a new flagship location in Washington, DC.
Starship Technologies Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
GPA assisted Starship Technologies in creating legal and regulatory frameworks across multiple countries, enabling the operation of autonomous delivery devices.
D.C. Charter Schools Funding Campaign
GPA managed digital ad campaigns and advocacy efforts that resulted in the D.C. Council increasing funding for charter schools by tens of millions of dollars in May 2023.
Clevon U.S. Public Affairs
GPA managed public affairs efforts for Clevon, a European autonomous delivery startup, helping it become the most advanced autonomous delivery service in the U.S.
Cityblock Health Public Affairs Support
GPA provided government affairs and regulatory strategy support to Cityblock Health, aiding their efforts to improve healthcare delivery for underserved communities.
Our Mission to Help Clients Succeed
GPA emphasizes a personalized, honest approach to client success, investing in their achievements from start to finish.