Our Services

Our Approach

We offer tailored services in:

  • Government Affairs Strategy – Helping clients develop smart, forward-looking plans to engage policymakers and influence outcomes.

  • Policy Analysis & Development – Crafting data-driven policy recommendations and identifying emerging opportunities and risks.

  • Stakeholder Engagement – Building and managing relationships with government officials, community organizations, and industry stakeholders.

  • Advocacy & Communications – Designing and executing campaigns to advance our clients’ policy goals at every level of government.

At Upstream Policy Group, we work with foundations, nonprofits, public agencies, and mission-driven companies that are committed to making a difference. Whether you’re looking to shape legislation, secure funding, or influence the regulatory process, we’re here to help you move upstream—where policy is made and outcomes are shaped.

Defy the Current.

Define the Future.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Our firm can provide strategic guidance and advocacy to clients navigating the complex landscape of transportation policy and infrastructure funding. We specialize in helping public agencies, private companies, and nonprofit organizations engage with federal, state, and local governments to advance transportation projects, secure federal funding, and influence legislation. As a key negotiator of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a former staffer to a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, Seth brings over 10 years of experience on transportation policy in the Executive Branch, on the Hill, and in the private sector. From aviation to surface transportation to emerging mobility solutions, we offer deep expertise and strong relationships to support your goals in this vital sector.

Our expertise:

  • Aviation issues including:

    • International Aviation

    • Essential Air Service (EAS) and other federal funding supporting rural aviation 

    • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

    • Mergers and antitrust 

    • Certification

  • Highways and transit

  • Railroads, pipelines and hazardous materials

International Affairs & National Security

We provide expert guidance at the intersection of foreign policy, national security, and federal policymaking. Our team helps clients engage with key agencies and congressional committees on issues such as defense policy, foreign assistance, trade, cybersecurity, and global supply chains. With deep knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, we support clients in advancing policy goals, securing funding, and navigating the complexities of international engagement and security-related compliance.

We specialize in helping defense contractors, research institutions, and innovative start-ups navigate the federal landscape to secure funding for cutting-edge technologies. With deep expertise in the Congressional budget process and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), we guide clients through opportunities tied to defense R&D, emerging tech priorities, and national security initiatives. We specialize in advocating for projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced energy systems, aerospace and aviation technologies, next-generation manufacturing, and defense procurement innovation. Our team engages directly with key committees, defense agencies, and policymakers to position our clients for success in securing federal investments and shaping policy outcomes in critical technology areas.

Our expertise:

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Information Technology

  • Defense supply chains 

  • Advanced and traditional manufacturing

  • R&D program funding

  • Aviation programs

  • Procurement

  • Training and simulation

  • Targeting and ammunition

  • Export-Import Bank

Strategic Communications

Messaging, branding, and communications are essential to shaping public perception, building trust with stakeholders, and communicating values effectively to diverse audiences. A strong public relations strategy ensures that your voice is heard, your reputation is protected, and your goals are clearly understood by the public, partners, and policymakers. Our firm brings the expertise needed to craft a communications strategy that aligns with your business objectives and the broader policy landscape. Our deep understanding of government processes, political messaging, and media dynamics uniquely positions us to communicate with impact, navigate complex regulatory environments, and strengthen your relationships with key decision-makers. We work with clients large and small on developing effective messaging that aligns with their policy objectives and strengthening their brand across the policy ecosystem to better position them for success.