ELY Public Affairs

ELY Public Affairs is a Washington-based consulting firm that specializes in public affairs, advocacy, and communications strategies, particularly within the transportation and infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2021, the firm works at the intersection of public policy, external engagement, and communications to help clients align their advocacy needs with real-world strategies, develop creative ways to reach key audiences, and win campaigns. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, ELY Public Affairs brings a focused, strategic approach to complex policy challenges—offering services that range from stakeholder engagement to campaign assessment and message development.

Services and Specialties

ELY Public Affairs provides a suite of services designed to help organizations navigate the policy landscape, build support for their initiatives, and communicate effectively with decision-makers and the public. The firm’s work is deeply rooted in advocacy and public affairs consulting, with a strong emphasis on transportation and infrastructure projects. Key services include:

• Advocacy campaign planning and management, including goal mapping and activity planning
• Public policy analysis and diagnostics, including policy campaign roadmaps
• Stakeholder engagement and coalition building, using grassroots tactics and interviewing
• Message development and communication strategies for public and policy audiences
• Campaign assessment and re/build services for ongoing or stalled initiatives
• Digital presence audits and market research to inform communications
• Advocacy training for organizations and coalitions

These services are tailored to meet the specific needs of clients working on large-scale infrastructure investments, federal funding transitions, and public engagement efforts that require more than a press release. ELY Public Affairs emphasizes clarity, alignment, and momentum in every project.

Who They Help

ELY Public Affairs partners primarily with transportation agencies, port authorities, universities, and public-private coalitions—organizations that are trying to move big ideas into action. The firm’s experience spans over five years in the transportation field, helping clients shape stakeholder engagement strategies that uncover genuine insight (not just check-the-box feedback) and tell stories that move decision-makers. Whether it’s a new transit project, a federal funding transition, or a public engagement initiative, ELY Public Affairs supports clients who need their work to land well with partners, the public, and policymakers. The firm is especially interested in projects at the edge of change, such as new infrastructure investments and advocacy campaigns that require sophisticated, real-world strategies.

Approach and Philosophy

The approach of ELY Public Affairs is built on a foundation of sharp thinking, well-timed advice, and communications that never lose sight of the policy or the people. The firm was founded to provide the kind of strategic support that was often missing in the transportation field—combining deep policy knowledge with creative communications tactics. ELY Public Affairs works closely with clients to align advocacy needs with actionable strategies, using tools like campaign goal mapping, stakeholder interviewing, and policy campaign diagnostics to ensure every effort is focused and effective. The firm avoids one-size-fits-all solutions, instead developing custom approaches that account for the unique political, regulatory, and public dynamics of each project. This method helps clients build momentum, win campaigns, and achieve lasting impact.

Location and Credentials

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, ELY Public Affairs operates at the center of U.S. policy and advocacy. The firm’s Washington location provides direct access to federal agencies, policymakers, and the networks needed for effective public affairs work. Founded in 2021, the firm has already built a reputation for helping clients navigate complex policy environments—particularly in transportation and infrastructure. For organizations seeking a partner who can translate big ideas into real-world action, ELY Public Affairs offers a focused, strategic, and results-oriented approach. The firm is a strong fit for transportation agencies, port authorities, universities, and public-private coalitions that need to move forward with clarity and confidence.