# Ferox Strategies > Ferox Strategies is a woman-owned government and public affairs firm founded in 2018. Recognized by Bloomberg Government as a top-performing lobbying firm for seven consecutive years, Ferox serves clients from nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies with federal and state government relations, coalition building, and related advocacy. > Primary resources - Homepage: https://feroxstrategies.com/ - About: https://feroxstrategies.com/about/ - Services: https://feroxstrategies.com/services/ - Expertise: https://feroxstrategies.com/expertise/ - Team: https://feroxstrategies.com/team/ - News: https://feroxstrategies.com/news-2/ - Contact: https://feroxstrategies.com/contact-us/ - Sitemap index: https://feroxstrategies.com/sitemap_index.xml ## Pages - [Healthcare](https://feroxstrategies.com/expertise/healthcare/): Ferox Strategies is a bipartisan healthcare lobbying firm helping clients navigate Congress, HHS, CMS, and FDA to shape policy, regulation, and funding. - [Energy](https://feroxstrategies.com/expertise/energy/): Policy ExpertiseEnergy, Emerging Technologies, and National SecurityFerox advises clients navigating the rapidly evolving policy, regulatory, and political landscape shaping American... - [Expertise](https://feroxstrategies.com/expertise/): Explore Ferox Strategies policy expertise in Energy and Healthcare. Bipartisan relationships and relentless execution for fights that shape industry. - [TAYLOR WEYENETH – VICE PRESIDENT](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/taylor-weyeneth-vice-president/): Taylor Weyeneth serves as Vice President at Ferox Strategies, where he leads our energy practice and advises clients navigating Congress & the Executive Branch - [EMMA KNUTTY – POLICY ANALYST](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/emma-knutty-policy-analyst/): Emma Knutty is a Policy Analyst at Ferox Strategies covering technology, telecommunications, immigration and defense, with an international focus. - [ANTHONY ILARDI – POLICY ANALYST](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/anthony-ilardi-policy-analyst/): Anthony “A.J.” Ilardi serves as a Policy Analyst for Ferox Strategies, specializing in tax, homeland security, and appropriations work. - [LAUREN DOEPKE – MANAGER OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/lauren-doepke-manager-of-government-affairs/): Lauren Doepke is the Government Affairs Manager for Ferox Strategies, supporting organizations in navigating complex policy and business landscapes. - [MARK WILLIAMS – PRINCIPAL](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/mark-williams-principal/): Mark Williams is a seasoned and dynamic politico, renowned for his high-energy approach navigating the nexus of policy, politics, and personalities. - [Careers](https://feroxstrategies.com/careers/): Explore careers at Ferox Strategies and join a bipartisan team of government relations experts shaping policy and advocacy in Washington, D.C. - [Blog](https://feroxstrategies.com/blog/): Explore the Ferox Strategies blog for insights on policy, lobbying, government relations, and updates from Washington, D.C. experts. - [ZACK FRIEND – HEALTH POLICY MANAGER](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/zack-friend-health-policy-manager/): Learn about Zack Friend, Health Policy Manager at Ferox Strategies working on federal healthcare policy, Medicare, FDA, and legislative strategy. - [Contact](https://feroxstrategies.com/contact-us/): Contact Ferox Strategies to connect with experienced government relations and public affairs experts helping organizations influence policy and drive results. - [Reaching A Diverse Congress](https://feroxstrategies.com/services/reaching-a-diverse-congress/): Ferox Strategies brings unrivaled relationships, expertise, and experience with diversity-focused members of Congress and bipartisan leadership - [Third Party Engagement](https://feroxstrategies.com/services/third-party-engagement/): Ferox Strategies helps clients identify valuable third parties and use them to reinforce messages, build relationships and reach policy goals. - [MAYA EL JAWHARI – POLICY ANALYST](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/maya-el-jawhari-policy-analyst/): Meet Maya El Jawhari, Policy Analyst at Ferox Strategies, specializing in legislative tracking, federal funding research, and policy analysis. - [DEBRA DIXON – PRINCIPAL](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/debra-dixon-principal/): Meet Debra Dixon, Principal at Ferox Strategies, a former Capitol Hill Chief of Staff with deep expertise in policy, government relations, and advocacy. - [News](https://feroxstrategies.com/news-2/): Read all the latest news for Ferox Strategies as they work on behalf of a wide array of clients to engage political offices and achieve success. - [Additional Services](https://feroxstrategies.com/services/additional-services/): Ferox develops comprehensive PAC strategies, Grassroots Advocacy, Communications, and Event Planning on behalf of their clients. - [Federal Government Relations](https://feroxstrategies.com/services/federal-government-relations/): Ferox’s team has deep federal political expertise, tireless commitment, and a proven track record of imaginative strategies that have translated into client wins. - [ANDREW LOCICERO – POLICY ANALYST](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/andrew-locicero-policy-analyst/): Learn about Andrew LoCicero, Policy Analyst at Ferox Strategies, specializing in defense, national security, and legislative policy research. - [Privacy Policy](https://feroxstrategies.com/privacy-policy/): Read the Ferox Strategies privacy policy to learn how we collect, use, and protect personal information, including cookies, data security, and user rights. - [Internship](https://feroxstrategies.com/internship/): Apply for the Ferox Strategies internship and gain hands-on experience in government relations, policy research, communications, and advocacy. - [Coalition Building and Management](https://feroxstrategies.com/services/coalition-building-and-management/): The Ferox team builds influential coalitions that advance our clients’ legislative, regulatory, and policy goals across a wide range of associations and businesses. - [State & Local Government Relations](https://feroxstrategies.com/services/state-local-government-relations/): Ferox Strategies continually works with clients towards achieving needed legislation changes in State & Local Governments with their strong relationships - [CRISTINA ANTELO – PRINCIPAL](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/cristina-antelo-principal/): Meet Cristina Antelo, Principal at Ferox Strategies, a seasoned government relations expert with experience advising Fortune 500 clients on policy and advocacy. - [Services](https://feroxstrategies.com/services/): Ferox Strategies provides a full range of services to meet client needs at all levels of government interactions from Federal to Local. - [Team](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/): Meet the Ferox Strategies team of bipartisan government relations experts with deep Capitol Hill experience helping clients navigate policy and advocacy. - [Insights](https://feroxstrategies.com/insights/): Ferox Strategies Insights helps organizations understand what is changing in Washington and how it impacts business and advocacy strategy. - [About](https://feroxstrategies.com/about/): Learn about Ferox Strategies, a Washington DC government relations and public affairs firm focused on policy strategy, advocacy, and coalition building. - [Home](https://feroxstrategies.com/): Ferox Strategies is a Washington DC firm providing government relations, policy strategy, advocacy, and public affairs support. - [SANTIAGO 'RICO' VACA – STRATEGIC ADVISOR](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/santiago-rico-vaca-strategic-advisor/): Santiago ‘Rico’ Vaca serves as a Strategic Advisor at Ferox Strategies where he works on appropriations, defense matters and budgets, and national security concerns. - [MICHAEL TAGGART – PRINCIPAL](https://feroxstrategies.com/team/michael-taggart-principal/): Michael Taggart serves as Principal at Ferox Strategies, strengthening Ferox’s bipartisan team with his Republican expertise and relationships. ## Posts - [Ferox Findings Podcast Episode 4: Retirements and Redistricting](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-findings-podcast-episode-4-retirements-and-redistricting/): Ferox Findings Episode 4: Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams dive into redistricting fights, retirements, and how seat changes could affect the 120th Congress. - [Taylor Weyeneth Authors Fox News Media Op-Ed on Data Centers and the 2026 Midterms](https://feroxstrategies.com/taylor-weyeneth-authors-fox-news-media-op-ed-on-data-centers-and-the-2026-midterms/): Ferox VP Taylor Weyeneth authored a Fox News Media op-ed on why data centers could be the sleeper issue of the 2026 midterm elections. - [Ferox Findings Podcast Episode 3: Right Track or Wrong Track](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-findings-podcast-episode-3-right-track-or-wrong-track/): Ferox Findings Episode 3: Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams discuss whether voters think the nation is on the right track and how it shapes November races. - [Ferox Findings Podcast Episode 2: The Economy and the Cost-of-Living Campaigns](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-findings-podcast-episode-2-the-economy-and-the-cost-of-living-campaigns/): Ferox Findings Episode 2: Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams break down how the economy has motivated voters, altered approval ratings, and shaped competitive races. - [Ferox Findings Podcast Episode 1: Approval Ratings and What the Numbers Really Mean](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-findings-podcast-episode-1-approval-ratings-and-what-the-numbers-really-mean/): Ferox Findings Episode 1: Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams break down approval ratings, voter sentiment, and what the numbers really mean for 2026. - [Taylor Weyeneth Authors RealClearEnergy Op-Ed on AI Competitiveness](https://feroxstrategies.com/taylor-weyeneth-authors-realclearenergy-op-ed-on-ai-competitiveness/): Ferox VP Taylor Weyeneth authored a RealClearEnergy op-ed, "For AI, We Have a Competitiveness Problem," on building infrastructure to lead in AI. - [Lauren Doepke Selected for NPCA Mid-Atlantic Young Leaders Council](https://feroxstrategies.com/lauren-doepke-selected-for-npca-mid-atlantic-young-leaders-council/): Ferox Government Affairs Manager Lauren Doepke was selected for the National Parks Conservation Association's Mid-Atlantic Young Leaders Council. - [Ferox Strategies Launches Energy Practice](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-strategies-launches-energy-practice/): Ferox launches its Energy Practice, led by VP Taylor Weyeneth, focused on energy dominance, emerging technologies, and national security. - [Ferox Welcomes Taylor Weyeneth as Vice President and Head of Energy Practice](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-welcomes-taylor-weyeneth-as-vice-president-and-head-of-energy-practice/): Ferox welcomes Taylor Weyeneth as Vice President and head of its Energy Practice, bringing over a decade of Capitol Hill and federal experience. - [Zachary Friend Elected Chair of the Society of Health Policy Young Professionals Executive Board](https://feroxstrategies.com/zachary-friend-elected-chair-of-the-society-of-health-policy-young-professionals-executive-board/): Ferox Health Policy Manager Zachary Friend has been elected Chair of the Society of Health Policy Young Professionals (SHPYP) Executive Board. - [Lauren Doepke Nominated for ACP Emerging Leader Award](https://feroxstrategies.com/lauren-doepke-nominated-for-acp-emerging-leader-award/): Ferox Government Affairs Manager Lauren Doepke has been nominated for the 2026 American Clean Power Association (ACP) Emerging Leader Award. - [Ferox Joins the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-joins-the-national-association-of-women-business-owners-nawbo/): Ferox Strategies, a women-owned business, has joined the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO National) to support women's leadership. - [Ferox Strategies Named a Bloomberg Government Top-Performing Lobbying Firm for Seven Consecutive Years](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-strategies-named-a-bloomberg-government-top-performing-lobbying-firm-for-seven-consecutive-years/): Ferox Strategies has been named a Bloomberg Government Top-Performing Lobbying Firm for seven consecutive years. Read the full report. - [Principal Mark Williams Featured in Washington Business Journal](https://feroxstrategies.com/principal-mark-williams-featured-in-washington-business-journal/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams was recognized by the Washington Business Journal for his leadership and impact in the Washington business community. - [Lobby Partners Aim to Bridge Partisan Divide with Straight Talk](https://feroxstrategies.com/lobby-partners-aim-to-bridge-partisan-divide-with-straight-talk/): Ferox Strategies is led by Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams, a bipartisan partnership focused on straight talk and real policy results. - [Key Health Policy Changes in the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act](https://feroxstrategies.com/2026-appropriations-act-key-health-policy-changes/): Explore the 2026 Appropriations Act: Key Health Policy Changes, featuring updates on telehealth, Medicare adjustments, and healthcare funding. - [Bloomberg Government: “Kids’ Online Safety Measure Faces Hurdles, Hope Ahead in House.”](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-kids-online-safety-measure-faces-hurdles-hope-ahead-in-house/): Ferox Strategies Director Michael Taggart discusses political and policy hurdles facing the Kids Online Safety Act in a Bloomberg Government report. - [The Hustle](https://feroxstrategies.com/the-hustle/): Read The Hustle from Ferox Strategies for insider analysis on Washington politics, elections, congressional activity, and policy developments. - [Zack Friend: Expert in IRA Implementation & Health-Policy Advocacy](https://feroxstrategies.com/zack-friend-expert-in-ira-implementation-health-policy-advocacy/): Guided by data-driven insight, Zack Friend develops federal and state health policy strategies that expand patient access and drive innovation at Ferox Strategies. - [Bloomberg Government 'Power Play' Newsletter](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-power-play-newsletter/): Ferox Principal Michael Taggart was quoted in Bloomberg Government's "Power Play" newsletter on April 30th, 2025. - [The Hustle from Ferox Strategies: Tariff Tension](https://feroxstrategies.com/the-hustle-from-ferox-strategies-tariff-tension/): The Hustle from Ferox Strategies examines rising tariff tensions, trade policy debates, and the political dynamics shaping U.S. economic strategy. - [Lobbyists Seize on Red State Fallout in Pushback to Trump Plans](https://feroxstrategies.com/lobbyists-seize-on-red-state-fallout-in-pushback-to-trump-plans/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams comments in Bloomberg Government on how lobbyists are highlighting red-state impacts to push back on Trump policies. - [Ferox Strategies Wins Netty Award for 2024 Convention Recovery Brunches](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-strategies-wins-netty-award-for-2024-convention-recovery-brunches/): Ferox Strategies has been recognized for its outstanding work in Marketing at the Netty Awards, one of the most esteemed accolades in the digital age. - [The Hustle from Ferox Strategies: Election Results](https://feroxstrategies.com/the-hustle-from-ferox-strategies-election-results/): The Hustle from Ferox Strategies analyzes the 2024 election results, congressional leadership changes, and the policy outlook in Washington. - [Bloomberg Government: “Musk’s Tesla, Crypto, Big Oil Sway Likely to Grow Under Trump”](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-musks-tesla-crypto-big-oil-sway-likely-to-grow-under-trump/): Ferox Principal Cristina Antelo was featured in the Bloomberg Government article, “Musk’s Tesla, Crypto, Big Oil Sway Likely to Grow Under Trump.” - [Bloomberg Government: September 23rd Tech Brief](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-september-23rd-tech-brief/): Ferox Strategies Director Michael Taggart was featured in Bloomberg Government’s Tech Brief discussing policy concerns around the Kids Online Safety Act. - [The Hustle from Ferox Strategies: Election Outlook](https://feroxstrategies.com/the-hustle-from-ferox-strategies-election-outlook/): The Hustle from Ferox Strategies analyzes the 2024 election outlook, political dynamics, and policy priorities shaping Washington. - [Bloomberg Government: “Harris’s Star-Powered Convention Aims to Energize Democrats.”](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-harriss-star-powered-convention-aims-to-energize-democrats/): Ferox Principal Cristina Antelo was featured in the Bloomberg Government article, “Harris’s Star-Powered Convention Aims to Energize Democrats.” - [Bloomberg Government: Republicans Descend on Revitalized Convention After Trump Shot](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-republicans-descend-on-revitalized-convention-after-trump-shot/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams was featured in Bloomberg Government discussing the Republican National Convention after the Trump shooting. - [The Hustle from Ferox Strategies](https://feroxstrategies.com/the-hustle-from-ferox-strategies/): The Hustle from Ferox Strategies delivers insider updates on Washington politics, congressional activity, policy trends, and lobbying insights. - [Bloomberg Government: Ferox Strategies Named a Top-Performing Lobbying Firm of 2023](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-ferox-strategies-named-a-top-performing-lobbying-firm-of-2023/): Top-performing firms report over $1 million in revenue and lobbying activity per quarter and meet five business metrics - [Washington Business Journal: People on the Move in Washington, D.C.](https://feroxstrategies.com/washington-business-journal-people-on-the-move-in-washington-d-c/): Washington Business Journal highlights Ferox Strategies’ Debra Dixon promotion to Chief Operating Officer and her leadership in policy and government relations. - [Bloomberg Government: When Lobbyists’ Rise Reflects Increasingly Diverse Capitol Hill](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-when-lobbyists-rise-reflects-increasingly-diverse-capitol-hill/): Ferox Strategies Principal Cristina Antelo discusses the rise of women and diversity in lobbying as Capitol Hill becomes more representative. - [Bloomberg Government: Business Lobby Loses Ally with McConnell’s Exit from Leadership](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-business-lobby-loses-ally-with-mcconnells-exit-from-leadership/): Ferox Strategies Principal Cristina Antelo discusses in Bloomberg Government how Mitch McConnell’s exit from Senate leadership could affect business lobbying. - [Bloomberg Government: Trump Tests Sway Over Hill Republicans on Border, Tax, Funding](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-trump-tests-sway-over-hill-republicans-on-border-tax-funding/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams comments in Bloomberg Government on Trump’s influence over GOP lawmakers on border policy, taxes, and funding debates. - [Bloomberg Government: From FISA to Funding Israel, Lobbying Battles to Watch in 2024](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-from-fisa-to-funding-israel-lobbying-battles-to-watch-in-2024/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams discusses key 2024 lobbying battles in Bloomberg Government, including funding fights, tax policy, and foreign aid debates. - [Bloomberg Government: Defense FFA Bills Eyed as Lobbyist, Lawmaker ‘Christmas Tree’](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-defense-ffa-bills-eyed-as-lobbyist-lawmaker-christmas-tree/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams discusses in Bloomberg Government how defense and FAA bills could serve as “Christmas tree” vehicles for policy priorities. - [Bloomberg Government: Speaker Johnson’s Staff Moves Ripple Through Lobbying Sector](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-speaker-johnsons-staff-moves-ripple-through-lobbying-sector/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams discusses in Bloomberg Government how Speaker Johnson’s staff changes are impacting the lobbying sector. - [Bloomberg Government: House GOP Battle Takes Toll on Party Brand Ahead of Elections](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-house-gop-battle-takes-toll-on-party-brand-ahead-of-elections/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams discusses in Bloomberg Government how House GOP infighting could affect the party’s brand ahead of elections. - [Politico: K Street’s Latest Game of Hurry Up and Wait](https://feroxstrategies.com/politico-k-streets-latest-game-of-hurry-up-and-wait/): Ferox Principal Mark Williams was featured in a recent Politico article titled, "K Street’s Latest Game of Hurry Up and Wait." - [Bloomberg Government: GOP Chairs in Safe Seats Rake in Campaign Cash They Don’t Need](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-gop-chairs-in-safe-seats-rake-in-campaign-cash-they-dont-need/): Ferox Principal Mark WIlliams shared his expert insight in a Bloomberg Government article titled “GOP Chairs in Safe Seats Rake in Campaign Cash They Don’t Need.” - [Bloomberg Government: Lobbyists Flirt with AI While Remaining Cautious of its Promises](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-lobbyists-flirt-with-ai-while-remaining-cautious-of-its-promises/): Ferox Principal Cristina Antelo shares her insight in a Bloomberg Government article on how lobbyists are using AI tools while staying cautious. - [Mark Williams and Cristina Antelo join FOX 5 DC](https://feroxstrategies.com/mark-williams-and-cristina-antelo-join-fox-5-dc/): Ferox Principals Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams joined FOX 5 DC to discuss the political fallout from President Trump's third indictment. - [Bloomberg Government: Lawmakers Decamp to Disneyland, Resorts for August Fundraisers](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-lawmakers-decamp-to-disneyland-resorts-for-august-fundraisers/): Ferox Principal Cristina Antelo was featured in the Bloomberg Government article, "Lawmakers Decamp to Disneyland, Resorts for August Fundraisers - [Monday Morning Quarterbacks: Student loans, Military AI](https://feroxstrategies.com/monday-morning-quarterbacks-student-loans-military-ai/): Ferox Strategies Principals Cristina Antelo and Mark Williams joined Jeannette Reyes for the Monday Morning Quarterbacks Panel on FOX 5 DC - [Bloomberg Law: House GOP’s Coalition Outreach Invigorated by Humor, Hot Sauce](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-law-house-gops-coalition-outreach-invigorated-by-humor-hot-sauce/): Ferox Principal Mark Williams shares his insight in a Bloomberg Law article on House GOP coalition outreach, humor and hot sauce. - [Bloomberg Government: Ferox Strategies Named a Top-Performing Lobbying Firm of 2022](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-ferox-strategies-named-a-top-performing-lobbying-firm-of-2022/): For the 4th year in a row, Ferox Strategies has been named a Bloomberg Government Top-Performing Lobbying Firm! - [Mark Williams joins FOX 5 DC: Inflation, Trump indictment](https://feroxstrategies.com/mark-williams-joins-fox-5-dc-inflation-trump-indictment/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams joined Jeannette Reyes and Democratic strategist Rich Nichols for the Monday Morning Quarterbacks Panel on FOX 5 DC - [Bloomberg Government: Business’ High Hopes for Hill Action Hinge on GOP Healing Rift](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-government-business-high-hopes-for-hill-action-hinge-on-gop-healing-rift/): Ferox Strategies Principal Mark Williams shared his expert outlook in a Bloomberg Government article by Kate Ackley - [Bloomberg Tax: Salt Cap Tweak, Child Tax Credit in the Mix GOP Tax Package](https://feroxstrategies.com/bloomberg-tax-salt-cap-tweak-child-tax-credit-in-the-mix-gop-tax-package/): Mark Williams, a former GOP staffer and lobbyist at Ferox Strategies, discusses Salt Cap Tweak, Child Tax Credit in the Mix GOP Tax Package - [The Hill: Pause on student loan payments about to end for millions](https://feroxstrategies.com/the-hill-pause-on-student-loan-payments-about-to-end-for-millions/): Ferox Strategies Principal Debra Dixon comments in The Hill on the end of the student loan payment pause affecting millions of borrowers. - [Ferox Welcomes Director James Fitzella](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-welcomes-director-james-fitzella/): Ferox Strategies welcomes James Fitzella as Government Affairs Director, leading work for clients in Homeland Security and Retail. - [Ferox Strategies 2022 Election Recap](https://feroxstrategies.com/2022-election-recap/): Our dedicated team at Ferox Strategies is ready to leverage our deep bipartisan connections to deliver clarity, agility, and impact on election Recap. - [Cristina Antelo BBC News 4-29-21](https://feroxstrategies.com/cristina-antelo-bbc-news-4-29-21/): Ferox Principal Cristina Antelo joined BBC News on April 29, 2021 to discuss President Biden's spending plans and what they mean for the economy. - [Ferox Welcomes Strategic Advisor Santiago ‘Rico’ Vaca](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-welcomes-strategic-advisor-santiago-rico-vaca/): Ferox Strategies welcomes Santiago 'Rico' Vaca as Strategic Advisor, working on appropriations, defense budgets and national security. - [My DEI Story: Marisa L. Sanchez](https://feroxstrategies.com/my-dei-story-marisa-l-sanchez/): Marisa L. Sanchez shares her DEI story as a Mexican American raised in Albuquerque, and why listening to other stories and views matters to her. - [Ferox Strategies Named a Top-Performing Lobbying Firm of 2021](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-strategies-named-a-top-performing-lobbying-firm-of-2021/): For the third year in a row, Bloomberg Government named Ferox Strategies a top-performing lobbying firm in its High-Performing Lobbying Firms of 2021. - [Work Hard, Be Nice: Lessons on valuable mentorships](https://feroxstrategies.com/work-hard-be-nice-lessons-on-valuable-mentorships/): In this episode of Your Good News Podcast, Katherine is joined by Mark Williams, a seasoned, dynamic, and high-energy government affairs professional. - [A Conversation with Ferox Strategies Principal Debra Dixon](https://feroxstrategies.com/a-conversation-with-ferox-strategies-principal-debra-dixon/): In this podcast episode, The Political Life interviews Ferox's Debra Dixon. - [At the Races: Racing to Recess](https://feroxstrategies.com/at-the-races-racing-to-recess/): Shop Talk profile of Kamal Patel, a Ferox Strategies director and onetime deputy chief of staff to former Texas GOP Rep. Mac Thornberry. - [Ferox Welcomes New Principal Debra Dixon](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-welcomes-new-principal-debra-dixon/): Ferox Strategies welcomes Debra Dixon, former Chief of Staff to Rep. Xavier Becerra, as Principal, with over twenty years of policy experience. - [Cristina Antelo Nominated as TheBoardIQ Hall of Fame LatineX | Hispanic Top 100 Honorees](https://feroxstrategies.com/cristina-antelo-nominated-as-theboardiq-hall-of-fame-latinex-hispanic-top-100-honorees/): Congratulations Cristina Antelo for being nominated as the Hall of Fame LatinX | Hispanic Top 100 Honorees! - [Election legal battle brewing after Trump campaign files lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia](https://feroxstrategies.com/election-legal-battle-brewing-after-trump-campaign-files-lawsuits-in-pennsylvania-michigan-and-georgia/): Ferox Forecast: Cristina Antelo on FOX 5 DC, discussing the Trump campaign's lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia after the 2020 election. - [Ferox Forecast - A New Day in Washington](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-forecast-a-new-day-in-washington/): Today, we bring you an up-to-the minute breakdown of what to expect in the days and months ahead. This presentation will be updated as results come in. - [Campaign Strategists: 2020 Race Is Impossible to Predict](https://feroxstrategies.com/campaign-strategists-2020-race-is-impossible-to-predict/): An Epoch Times report on why the 2020 election is so hard to predict, with campaign strategists including Ferox Chief of Staff Lucia Alonzo. - [Making the Move from Wall Street to K Street](https://feroxstrategies.com/making-the-move-from-wall-street-to-k-street/): On The Political Life podcast, Ferox founder Cristina Antelo shares her move from Wall Street to K Street and her work in government relations. - [Republicans: Schumer Aims to Stall Barrett Nomination With Testing](https://feroxstrategies.com/republicans-schumer-aims-to-stall-barrett-nomination-with-testing/): Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants to ban from hearings and floor votes any colleague who tests positive for the CCP virus, a proposal that ... - [Women Who Mean Business Award - WBJ](https://feroxstrategies.com/women-who-mean-business-award-wbj/): Cristina Antelo of Ferox Strategies is honored with the Women Who Mean Business award for her work and her message that inclusion helps business. - [Judiciary Committee to collide with campaign trail for Supreme Court fight](https://feroxstrategies.com/judiciary-committee-to-collide-with-campaign-trail-for-supreme-court-fight/): Ferox Forecast: The Senate Judiciary hearing room becomes an extension of the 2020 campaign trail as the Supreme Court nomination fight begins. - [Bloomberg Government names Ferox Top Lobbying Firm for 2019](https://feroxstrategies.com/2019-top-lobbying-firm-bgov/): Bloomberg Government has named Ferox a 2019 Top Performing Lobbying Firm. Ferox is flourishing with new team members and clients for bipartisan results. - [COVID-19 Small Business Resources](https://feroxstrategies.com/covid19-small-business/): Confused at new federal small business grants and loans for small business to help entrepreneurs weather COVID-19 (the coronavirus)? Check Ferox's guide! - [Ferox Strategies Certified Woman-Owned](https://feroxstrategies.com/woman-owned-business/): Ferox Strategies is certified as a Women's Business Enterprise and a Woman-Owned Small Business. Ferox Strategies is proudly woman-owned and woman-led. - [Ferox Strategies Welcomes New Principal Mark Williams](https://feroxstrategies.com/markwilliamsannounce/): Ferox Strategies welcomes Mark Williams, former Chief of Staff to Rep. Mike Conaway, as Principal to lead its Republican outreach efforts. - [Opportunity Zones: What Investors Need to Know](https://feroxstrategies.com/opportunity-zones/): Opportunity Zones are the talk of tax season: a brand new program encouraging investment in underserved areas by offering tax relief to a broad swath of investors. - [Capabilities: Reaching a Diverse Congress](https://feroxstrategies.com/ferox-strategies-capabilities-reaching-a-diverse-congress/): Congress is growing more diverse, and minority groups will be the majority of Americans by 2044. See how Ferox Strategies engages this new majority. - [Taking Your Message to Washington](https://feroxstrategies.com/taking-your-message-to-washington/): Ferox Strategies offers student activists tips on lobbying Congress for solutions to gun violence while they are in Washington on March 24. - [Infrastructure: Hope or Hype?](https://feroxstrategies.com/will-congress-pass-trump-infrastructure/): President Trump promised $1.5 trillion for infrastructure. Who will pay for it, and how can Congress find the money? See what is in the plan. - [It's Appropriations Season! Key Dates And Terms To Know](https://feroxstrategies.com/appropriations-key-dates-terms/): Appropriations are one of the few must-pass vehicles in Congress. Review the key dates and terms, and how Ferox Strategies helps clients navigate them. # # Detailed Content ## Pages ## Posts > Notes for AI systems - Language: English. 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