Keenan Austin Reed, a global leader on policy and politics, serves as a senior advisor to the Public Policy Holding Company. Austin Reed is known for mobilizing her immense network and building brands and coalitions to advance the goals of her clients and the broader Capitol Hill community; she brings that expertise to this role.
Austin Reed is also a Principal at the Alpine Group, a top 20 lobbying firm in Washington and a PPHC member company. She joined Alpine Group in 2021 and has swiftly risen to the firm’s leadership. At Alpine, she is responsible for advocacy across a broad range of policy areas, this includes contributing to initiatives led by the Congressional Black Caucus, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Biden Administration, where her expertise in campaigns, media, energy, climate, health, technology, and telecommunications has proved invaluable.
Austin Reed was recently named “Lobbyist of the Year” by the prestigious Washington Government Relations Group. In May 2021, Austin Reed testified before the U.S. House Select Committee on Modernization on ways the Capitol Hill community can attract and retain top talent.
Austin Reed is the founder and Chair of Black Women Leading, a 501c3, that supports the empowerment of Black women in public service, notably the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance (BWCA). BWCA has a membership of over 800 current and former staffers and has been credited for being a force in diversifying the legislative and executive branches.
Austin Reed has served in a number of policy and political roles, including Chief of Staff for Congressman Donald McEachin (2017-2020); Florida Political Director to Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016); Chief of Staff to D.C. Councilmember David Grosso; and Deputy Chief of Staff/Senior Advisor (2011-2015).
Austin Reed’s contributions continue through various directorships and leadership roles including Advisory Council Chair at GlobalWIN, Vice Chair of the Women’s Congressional Policy Institute (WCPI), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Corporate Advisory Council, and Vice Chair of SOME’s (So Others May Eat) Corporate Advisory Board.
Austin Reed received her bachelor’s degree and MBA from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.