About Us
With a focus on strategic communications, public outreach, project management, and digital marketing, we thrive in rapidly evolving landscapes.
Mission
Big missions, simple growth.
Vision
To make the inaccessible achievable, building safer, smarter, and stronger communities.
Core Values
Transparency, inclusion, quality, accessibility, respect, and empathy are at the core of everything we do.
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Leadership
Virginia Quiambao Arroyo
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Twenty years ago, I visited a friend’s older sister at her workplace, a trendy PR powerhouse. I decided right then and there to major in communications at Old Dominion University. From interning at ODU’s development office, to the media relations firm in New York City where I landed my first media pitch, to the small, woman-owned business in D.C. where I spent over a decade supporting Federal government contracts, through my own challenges—and let’s call it an ‘evolving’ understanding of what public relations should look like—I remain committed to helping clients and stakeholders communicate effectively. I founded Avid Core to better achieve this commitment to myself and the individuals and communities I’ve worked with throughout my career. I live in Woodbridge, VA—my hometown—with my mom, husband, and five kids.
Amanda Roberts
Partner and Chief Operations Officer
Ever since I was the editor of my high school newspaper, and throughout my career, I’ve loved being close to the sources of information and being able to tell stories in a way that addressed all perspectives. It was this love for information sharing that led me to pursue a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications at Ithaca College. I’ve combined my communications expertise with my passion for fairness and objectivity to help my Federal government and private sector clients reach new audiences and encourage public involvement. Along the way, I have developed a robust understanding of Federal government contracting, project management, and business development. I live in Northern Virginia with my husband, my cat, and my two young children, who constantly test my empathy and communications skills.
We collaborate with our clients and our dedicated partners to better serve our communities.
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Team
Our team is made up of skilled, experienced professionals who bring deep subject matter expertise to every project. We combine strategic insight with hands-on experience to deliver high-quality communications that drive results.
Kimberly Alexander
Senior Specialist, Engagement
Jesse Baskett
Manager, Budget and Finance
Jasmine Buford
Manager, Environmental Outreach
Lewis Christie
Senior Specialist, Budget and Finance
Carolee Doughty
Senior Specialist, Geospatial Management
Andrea Gomes
International Affairs Specialist
Melissa Gomez
Communications Specialist
Austin Gower
Director, Geospatial Management
Rigoberto Guerra
Senior Specialist, Geospatial Management
Suzan Habtezion
Communications Analyst
Elshaddai Haile
Senior Manager, International Affairs
Susan Hernandez
Communications Analyst
Albert Johns
Vice President, Federal Programs
Thomas Kalogeropoulos
Manager, International Affairs
Rachel Levine
Senior Specialist, International Affairs
Michael Lowe
Senior Specialist, Geospatial Developer
Jose Lopez
Senior Specialist, Communications
Victoria Macdonald
Senior Specialist, Communications
Alina Malm
Senior Manager, Training
Anastasia Matusiewicz
Senior Specialist, Project Management
Caleb Montague
Senior Specialist, Project Management
Massiel Morales
Communications Specialist
Gabriel Olivas
Finance and Operations Analyst
Angela Paglia
Manager, Budget and Finance
Claire Rosenthall
Senior Specialist, Communications
Hailee Shah
Senior Specialist, International Affairs
Nicole Snyder
Senior Specialist, Project Management
Travis Turlis
Senior Manager, Finance and Operations
Alexander Watts
Senior Vice President, Federal Programs
Sabine Willis
Finance and Operations Analyst
Rebecca Wolfson
Director, International Affairs
Felicia Sanders
Manager, Program Compliance
Nia Butler
International Affairs Specialist
Awards
Avid Core is honored to help raise the profiles of our clients and the communities they serve with these awards.
- Best Government Contractor 2025
- Best Government Contractor 2024
- Best Government Contractor 2023
- Best Government Contractor 2022
- Best Government Contractor 2021
- 2025 Platinum Award Winner – Marketing Toolkit
- 2025 Gold Award Winner – Social Media Campaign
- 2024 Platinum Award Winner – Creativity – Toolkit
- 2021 Platinum Award Winner – Community Engagement Program
No matter where you are in a project, we are ready to provide guidance and support.
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Careers at Avid Core
Avid Core is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals.
We’re always looking for people who share our commitment to equitable public outreach and passion for the strategic communications lifecycle. If you think you are a good fit for our team, send us your resume and let us know why.