Trevor is a partner in FTP’s federal government relations practice. He focuses on capital markets and political risk, advising clients whose business models depend on the timing and substance of regulatory and legislative decisions.
Prior to joining FTP in 2020, Trevor was COO and director of research at a boutique investment bank in Washington, D.C. In his dual roles, he was responsible for the overall performance of the policy research, strategic consulting, and investment banking divisions. He led teams that advised institutional and private equity clients and portfolio company leadership on political and investment strategy, with a focus on legislative and regulatory policy issues.
Trevor began his career with eight years as a merger arbitrage trader and political risk specialist at Carlson Capital, focused on regulatory uncertainty related to Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission reviews, CFIUS, and state commission approvals of major transactions. He also spent nearly two years working on U.S. House campaigns in New York City and New Mexico through the Campaign Corps program.
Libby is a partner and head of FTP’s government relations practice. She advises Fortune 500 corporations, investors, and major trade associations on their most consequential fights in Washington, from high-stakes legislation and regulatory threats to congressional investigations, reputational crises, and the political risk that can reshape an industry overnight. She holds longstanding, trusted relationships across House Democratic leadership, the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees, and the committees and members who drive critical outcomes across the American economy. A former House chief of staff who came up with winning campaigns in Alabama and red-leaning districts across the country, she has built her career on a conviction that real wins are achieved through bipartisan strategy designed around a durable coalition of support.
One of Washington’s leading healthcare and life sciences advocates, Libby was a key strategist on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry throughout the Affordable Care Act negotiations. In the years since, she has worked on every major piece of healthcare legislation and the defining fights over drug pricing, PBMs, the 340B program, physician reimbursement, and FDA reform. She fights to get new therapies into the hands of the patients who need them, to protect the reimbursement frameworks that put new cures within reach, and to keep American biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation ahead of global competition. Her work extends across medical devices and diagnostics, most recently working to pass the 2026 law extending Medicare coverage to multi-cancer early detection, bringing a new generation of cancer screening to millions of Americans and changing the odds in the fight against cancer.
Across healthcare and the broader economy, Libby is sought out for the highest-stakes corporate battles, steering companies and industries through congressional investigations, reputational crises, and the political risk around mergers and acquisitions. Libby advises clients on the policy and politics that will define their industries, from food and agriculture to retail and trade, technology, AI, and the live events economy.
On Capitol Hill, Libby served as chief of staff to Representative Allen Boyd (D-FL) for nearly a decade, helping lead the Blue Dog Coalition to the height of its influence, growing its political operation tenfold, and recruiting and mentoring the moderate candidates who delivered the Democratic House majority in 2006. She helped write the Blue Dogs’ pay-as-you-go budget rules, enacted into federal law and still in force today, that require Congress to pay for what it spends, a cornerstone of the coalition’s fiscal legacy. Today she sits at the heart of the centrist coalition that decides close votes, the moderate members who hold the balance in a narrowly divided House. That work extends through Center Forward, the bipartisan organization she co-founded in 2010, now one of Washington’s leading conveners of cross-party dialogue. Libby’s political career began in Alabama, where she rose through state campaigns and Democratic politics before joining a national fundraising practice in Washington. She went on to serve as Representative Allen Boyd’s chief of staff for nearly a decade before joining Jeff Forbes in 2009 at the firm that would become Forbes Tate Partners (now FTP). A native of Birmingham, she holds a B.A.in English from Birmingham-Southern College, where she graduated with Distinction in Leadership Studies.
Jeff Forbes is the founding partner and chairman of FTP. A 20-year veteran of political campaigns at every level, Jeff began his involvement in politics more than 25 years ago on then-Senator Al Gore’s 1988 Presidential bid. Since that time, he has worked with and coordinated numerous campaigns, ranging from municipal candidates to the U.S. Congress, as well as the White House.
Prior to founding Forbes Tate Partners (FTP), Jeff was a founding partner at Forbes Tate’s predecessor, Cauthen Forbes & Williams. He served as the Democratic staff director for the US Senate Committee on Finance in 2003. Before assuming this role at the Committee, he served as chief of staff to former Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) from 1999-2002. Beyond his knowledge of the intricacies of tax and trade, Jeff is a veteran strategist for the Democratic National Committee. From 1993-1995 he served as Midwest political director. Jeff later served the national committee as chief of strategy in 1999.
A stalwart of the Clinton-Gore administration, Jeff was the New Hampshire field director for then-Governor Clinton’s 1992 Presidential campaign. In President Clinton’s 1996 re-election bid, he was deputy political director and director of delegate selection. Following the campaign, Jeff went on to serve as a special assistant to the President and staff director for legislative affairs in 1997. From 1998-99, he served as the deputy assistant to President Clinton and was the deputy director of scheduling at the White House. He also served as senior advisor to the Obama for President Campaign in New Hampshire in the 2008 presidential election. Jeff was a member of the Democratic National Committee’s special Democratic Change Commission to improve the presidential delegate selection process and has been a member of the DNC since 2009.
Jeff was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Northfield, Minnesota. He earned a B.A. in Political Science with an Economics minor from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, in 1987. Jeff and his wife live in Chevy Chase, Maryland with their three sons.
Colleen is an executive vice president in FTP’s public affairs practice. She brings more than two decades of experience leading integrated communications and public affairs campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels for a diverse portfolio of clients, including Fortune 50 companies, nonprofit organizations, and trade associations. She oversees FTP’s 50‑state field network, guiding strategy and execution across markets.
Prior to joining FTP, Colleen founded and led Elevation Advocacy, a boutique public affairs firm. Earlier in her career, she served as vice president of public affairs at Capitol Direct Messaging, where she directed issue advocacy campaigns for clients across multiple industries, including AARP and Ford Motor Company.
Colleen’s expertise centers on advancing complex issue advocacy efforts at the state and local level, leveraging grasstops engagement, strategic communications, and targeted voter outreach to drive legislative and regulatory outcomes. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Loyola University Maryland and also studied at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. Colleen lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband and son.
Kristina is a partner in FTP’s government relations practice. She helps companies, trade associations, and nonprofits secure federal funding and move their legislative priorities through Congress. Her command comes from more than a decade across House Appropriations and Energy and Commerce, and from relationships that run deep across the House Republican Conference. For clients who need a program funded, a priority written into an appropriations bill, or a policy advanced before Congress and the administration, Kristina builds and executes strategies that work both the process and politics to deliver.
As legislative director to Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN), Kristina led the office’s work on the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, helping drive two of the era’s most significant public health laws, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, the federal response to the opioid epidemic, and the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, which governs how the nation prepares for pandemics and biological threats. As legislative director to Congressman David G. Valadao (R-CA), she ran his agenda on the House Appropriations Committee across agriculture, healthcare, energy, trade, and water, and helped advance the Western Water and American Food Security Act into the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, which authorized new federal investments in water storage for drought-stricken California and water systems nationwide.
Today, Kristina advises clients across many sectors including healthcare, life sciences, environment, energy, utilities, agriculture, and technology, along with patient-advocacy coalitions, on how to navigate the appropriations cycle and the high-stakes funding and policy fights that shape their industries. She pairs her House Republican relationships with a practical, member-by-member command of how federal money actually moves, and what it takes to turn a client’s priority into a line in the federal budget. A native Californian who got her start in campaigns up and down the state, Kristina stays closely connected to the California delegation she has worked with throughout her career. Kristina holds a B.S. in Political Science and a minor in Communications from Santa Clara University.
Bob is a partner in FTP’s public affairs and government relations practices. He joined the firm in 2017 after serving two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Illinois’s 10th Congressional District, where he became known for pragmatic leadership, a bipartisan approach to governance, and a commitment to tax reform, health care improvements, and economic growth. A dedicated public servant and small‑business owner, Bob built a reputation as an independent voice in Congress focused on practical solutions.
During his time in Congress, Bob prioritized tax reform to support small businesses and middle‑class families. Drawing on firsthand experience as a business owner, he championed policies that encouraged growth, job creation, and economic stability, supporting legislation to simplify the tax code, reduce burdens on small businesses, and provide incentives for innovation and investment. He also worked to ensure greater financial security for families, advocating for middle‑class tax relief and responsible fiscal policies to reduce the national deficit.
Bob was a key advocate for practical health care reform focused on affordability, accessibility, and innovation. He opposed efforts that would strip protections from individuals with pre‑existing conditions and supported bipartisan efforts to strengthen health care markets, lower prescription drug costs, and expand choices for families and employers, emphasizing patient‑centered solutions and high‑quality, affordable care.
As chairman of the Tuesday Group, a caucus of moderate Republican lawmakers, Bob helped foster bipartisan cooperation in Congress. He worked to bridge the gap between Republicans and Democrats and played a key role in shaping legislation on infrastructure, economic policy, and government transparency. Prior to being elected to Congress, Bob served as investigative counsel for the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee and ran a small business. He holds a B.A. from Denison University, a J.D. from Indiana University, and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and lives on the North Shore of Chicago with his wife, Danielle, and their three children.
Kevin is a director in FTP’s public affairs practice, where he advises clients on campaigns that align policy goals, stakeholder engagement, and clear messaging. He helps organizations navigate high stakes policy, political, and reputational challenges through clear strategy and disciplined execution.
Prior to joining FTP, Kevin worked at Ketchum, supporting federal health communications for agencies across the Department of Health and Human Services. Since joining the firm, he has worked across issues such as health, technology, energy, and defense, with a focus on campaign strategy, partner engagement, and messaging that supports clients’ objectives.
Tori is a vice president in FTP’s insights and analytics practice. Drawing on a decade of experience in opinion research, government, and public affairs, she is a data-driven strategist who helps clients navigate complex policy, reputation, and business challenges.
Combining quantitative and qualitative research, media analysis, and audience intelligence, Tori uncovers the stories behind the data and translates those insights into effective communications and advocacy strategies. Her work frequently focuses on healthcare and technology issues. She helps clients identify emerging trends, shape narratives, engage key audiences, and make informed decisions in rapidly evolving environments.
Prior to joining FTP, Tori worked at Public Opinion Strategies, where she supported political campaigns, ballot initiatives, and public affairs clients. She began her career on Capitol Hill, and her experience in both research and government gives her a strong understanding of the intersection of public opinion, policy, and advocacy.
A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Tori lives on Capitol Hill with her husband, Nate. Outside of work, she enjoys trying new restaurants and cheering on the Buckeyes. Tori is currently pursuing her M.B.A. from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
Cindy is a partner in FTP’s federal government relations practice and leads the firm’s Democratic advocacy. She works at the center of Democratic policymaking, with relationships across House and Senate leadership and the Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Senate Finance Committees, where the party’s economic agenda takes shape. She guides Fortune 500 companies, industry innovators, investors, and trade associations across tax, trade, technology, energy, education, healthcare, and life sciences, providing direct access to the centrist Democrats who often decide outcomes in Congress.
As chief of staff to Representative Ron Kind (D-WI), Cindy led legislative efforts on the Ways and Means Committee and helped relaunch the New Democrat Coalition, building its first PAC and recruiting its first executive director. She maintains deep relationships across the New Democrat Coalition—now the largest bloc in the House and a pro‑growth center of gravity in Democratic politics—and is a leading fundraiser for the party, raising for committee leaders, front‑line members, and Midwestern candidates at the center of the fight for the majority.
Previously, Cindy served as vice president of legislative strategies at the Campaign to Fix the Debt and held senior roles at several government‑relations firms. She began her career on Capitol Hill in the office of Representative Bart Stupak (D-MI).
Natalie is a senior director in the public affairs practice where she helps clients build and execute integrated public affairs strategies that connect policy, communications, and advocacy. Her work spans campaign management, audience strategy, coalition management, stakeholder coordination, and event planning, with a focus on helping clients reach policymakers and influential Beltway audiences through coordinated, high-impact programs.
At FTP, Natalie works across teams to design and manage initiatives that pair an audience-first strategy with advocacy efforts. She supports clients through every stage of a campaign, from campaign strategy and audience creation to coalition engagement, event execution, and ongoing communications efforts. Her approach is grounded in collaboration, strong project management, and a clear understanding of how earned, organic, paid, and in-person activations reinforce one another when creating an impactful, surround-sound campaign.
Prior to joining FTP, Natalie served as a senior client strategist at Engage, where she advised clients on digital advocacy and issue-based campaigns. She also worked as an account manager for a fundraising firm serving nonprofits, political candidates, and PACs, and earlier in her career worked at the Republican National Committee, where she developed a strong foundation in data analytics, audience creation, and political campaign strategy. These experiences shaped her client-first approach to campaign management and her ability to translate big-picture goals into organized, actionable programs.
Natalie holds an M.S. in Applied Economics (STEM) from Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration, with a double major in Economics and Political Science, from the University of Alabama. Based in Washington, DC, she brings a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to helping clients execute complex public affairs work effectively.
