Strategic Solutions in Environmental Policy
Our Team
Recognizing the need for sophisticated government and public affairs services in the community she holds dear, Emily founded ESP Advisors with a mission to elevate ocean priorities. Utilizing her advocacy experience and deep understanding of environmental science, Emily leads the firm in all its endeavors.
Emily Patrolia
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Yeti crab
Based on the East Coast
Emily Patrolia
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Kat draws upon her ocean policy expertise and years of experience managing projects, programs, and teams to catalyze success for ESP Advisors and our clients. Most recently, Kat served as staff for Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), former Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Kat Montgomery
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Seahorse
Based on the East Coast
Kat Montgomery
Chief Operating Officer
Sam is a Certified Public Accountant who has worked across nonprofit and for-profit industries with a broad range of clients. She also has experience assessing financial and other corporate data to ensure compliance with both private and public funding requirements.
Sam O'Brien
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Arctic Seal
Based on the East Coast
Sam O'Brien
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah brings extensive media relations and science communication expertise to her role at ESP Advisors. Before joining ESP, she reported on marine and coastal science for a decade. Her work is featured by National Geographic News, PBS Digital Studios, Hakai Magazine, and other outlets.
Sarah Keartes
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Scalloped hammerhead
Based on the West Coast
Sarah Keartes
Communications Manager
Stacy has over 10 years of experience in ocean research, science, conservation, and policy. Previously, she worked for the Consortium for Ocean Leadership’s policy team, focusing on topics ranging from ocean security and aquaculture to STEM education and climate change.
Stacy Knight
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Cownose Ray
Based on the East Coast
Stacy Knight
Policy Manager
Allison applies blended experience as a journalist-turned-lobbyist to her strategy and advocacy work for ESP Advisors. Most recently, Allison was a Policy Advisor for the Animal Welfare Institute where she successfully led engagement with agency and congressional staff on a wide range of issues related to marine and terrestrial species.
Allison Ludtke
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Manatees
Based on the East Coast
Allison Ludtke
Policy + Communications Manager
Senior Advisors
Pamela has over 25 years experience on Capitol Hill. As Chief of Staff for the late Congressman Don Young (R-AK), father of many initiatives and laws that govern ocean resources today, she oversaw 16 original bills that were signed into law and managed the annual appropriations process.
Pamela Day
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Sea otter
Based on the East Coast
Pamela Day
Senior Advisor | Policy
With over a decade of experience bringing clients’ visions to reality, Cat specializes in marketing and brand development. As both a designer and artist, she excels in visual storytelling and graphic strategy.
Cat Elia
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Frog fish
Based on the West Coast
Cat Elia
Senior Advisor | Design
Policy Fellows
Alanna recently finished a Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship in Representative Jared Huffman’s (D-CA-02) office where she worked on ocean, fisheries, and wildlife issues. She has a background in marine science and policy and holds a master’s degree in marine and environmental affairs from the University of Washington.
Alanna Greene
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Nudibranch
Based on the East Coast
Alanna Greene
Spring 2023 Policy Fellow
Molly has a background in climate science and policy and is currently finishing her master’s degree in international environmental policy with a focus in ocean and coastal resource management at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Prior to joining ESP Advisors, she was a Policy Fellow for NOAA and worked on international climate justice as a Policy Advisor with the Permanent Mission of Vanuatu.
Molly Ryan
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Dolphin
Based on the West Coast
Molly Ryan
Spring 2023 Policy Fellow
