Quill Advisers was formed to help achieve the long term advocacy goals of our clients. We are credentialed and trusted in Washington, yet nimble enough to adapt to the unique structures of our clients. We are bipartisan, always with our eyes on the horizon as control in DC is ever changing. We are driven by the pursuit of excellence, a commitment to integrity, and anticipating clients’ future needs.
Michael is the founder and President of Quill Advisers. Michael is known for his ability to translate complex policy issues into the political arena, seeing several steps ahead for his clients. A strategic thinker, Michael knows the tactics in the advocacy toolbox needed to achieve meaningful results. His reputation has led to appearances in both local and national media, guest speaking engagements, and invitations to present to Members of Congress and The White House.
In the private sector, Michael has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, tax-exempts and privately held businesses. While goals in Washington may differ, Michael’s cross-functional experience gives him unique capabilities to help drive public policy toward your success. His service as an advisor in the U.S. Senate and advocacy with the White House and Treasury yield Michael valuable insights into both the Congressional and Administrative branches of government.
Now based in London, Mary-Crescent has interned for the White House’s National Economic Council and gained bipartisan Congressional experience through internships with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and U.S. Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO). Mary-Crescent is a graduate from the University of Oxford, where she earned an MSc in Economics for Development. She has a BSc from Tulane University and served for nearly two years as a research assistant in the political science department.
Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her multifaceted background, gives her a unique perspective for distilling complex business issues and driving impactful outcomes for our clients.
Julia Malpass is a senior at Georgetown University studying Government and Philosophy. Her focus areas include economics and public policy. Julia is a member of Georgetown College Democrats, the Women’s Network, and the Jewish Student Association.
Julia is also an athlete and volunteer. She helps Martha’s Table distribute food to the homeless and assists low-income families in DC with A Wider Circle. She enjoys listening to music and running in Rock Creek Park in her free time.
Kate Zioze is finishing her degree at Trinity College, studying Public Policy and Law. At Trinity, Kate is a member of the Investment Club (ESG Sector), the Women’s Network, the Pre-Law Society, and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Kate also worked on former Senator Kelly Ayotte’s (R-NH) 2016 campaign creating canvass materials and social media messaging.
Her interests include studying emerging financial markets and volunteering. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, running and cycling, and reading.
Kayla’s first experience with the Administration was spending a year with the U.S. Embassy in Fiji as a political economic research assistant, conducting analysis on American foreign policy interests in Kiribati, Tonga, Fiji, Nauru, and Tuvalu. Kayla is a junior at Tulane University, double majoring in International Relations and Political Economy with a minor in Spanish. She has also studied in Madrid, focusing on comparative European Government systems.
Kayla is a member of the Rowing team at Tulane and 2nd chair cellist in the University’s orchestra. She is a member of the student advisory council for the School of Liberal Arts. In her free time, Kayla enjoys reading, exercising outside, and learning new instruments.
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