Strategic Solutions in Environmental Policy
Our Team
Emily Patrolia founded ESP Advisors to address the need for sophisticated government and public affairs services in the community she holds dear. Emily uses her advocacy and congressional experience and deep understanding of environmental science to lead the firm in all its endeavors.
Emily Patrolia
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Based in DC
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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Based in Virginia
Kat Montgomery
Chief Operating Officer
Austen Stovall’s background is in coral reef ecology, nature-based solutions, and coastal management. She most recently worked for Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) on his oceans and fisheries portfolio. Austen holds a master’s degree in coastal science and policy from UC Santa Cruz.
Austen Stovall
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Based in DC
Austen Stovall
Senior Manager
Leigh has more than a decade of experience working in the ocean and fisheries space, most recently serving as the Executive Director of Seafood Harvesters of America for nearly seven years. She worked on Capitol Hill for Representative Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and in nonprofit sectors. Leigh holds a master’s in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island.
Leigh Habegger
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Based in North Carolina
Leigh Habegger
Policy Advisor
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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 Tapscott
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Based in Maryland
Pamela Day Tapscott
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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Based on the West Coast
Cat Elia
Senior Advisor | Design
Sarah brings a decade of media relations and science communication expertise to her role at ESP Advisors. Before joining ESP, she reported on marine and coastal science for outlets including National Geographic News, PBS Digital Studios, and Hakai Magazine.
Sarah Keartes
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Based in Oregon
Sarah Keartes
Senior Advisor | Communications
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