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As a trained storyteller and communications expert, Larry Kopp has nearly 35 years of experience across several sectors: advocacy, nonprofit, political and public policy and the entertainment industry.

Larry founded The TASC Group two decades ago with a mission to work with the most dynamic and inspiring leaders and organizations in the nonprofit, political advocacy and business worlds. He has worked on some of the most significant and high-profile public relations campaigns in the country and has built political grassroots organizations in more than a dozen states. He also has helped manage multi-million-dollar political campaigns at the state and local level and worked on several presidential campaigns.

Larry has appeared as a crisis communications expert on major news shows and has been quoted extensively in dozens of major national media outlets, including CNN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, People Magazine, Reuters and The Associated Press. His writings have appeared in PR Week Magazine.

Larry also had a lengthy career as a professional actor before joining the political and nonprofit worlds, appearing in Hollywood blockbuster films and TV shows, including the Farrelly Brothers hit “Dumb and Dumber,” major appearances on “Law and Order”, ABC’s TV series “Supercarrier,” the film “Alien Nation” starring Mandy Patinkin and James Caan, among others.

Larry has performed in more than 40 plays in New York and Chicago premiering the works of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Mamet and Shel Silverstein. He also appeared in Mamet’s film “Homicide”which premiered at and opened the New York Film Festival. He is a founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company along with Mamet, W.H. Macy and Felicity Huffman.

Larry graduated from Phillips Academy Andover and attended the prestigious acting program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He also graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Columbia University. He is married with three children and lives in Montclair, New Jersey.

Rebecca Kim is a seasoned media strategist with nearly 20 years of communications experience in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors. In addition to leading national media campaigns for some of the most renowned cultural institutions in the country, Rebecca has forged partnerships with corporations, sports and entertainment brands and arts institutions on behalf of those she’s worked for. 

Rebecca most recently held the position of Press Director of the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, overseeing communications and promotions of the institution’s mainstage performances, Live in HD broadcasts, executive leadership and more. Prior to joining the Met, she served as Vice President at public affairs firm SKDK, where her clients included Mount Sinai Health System, the Mellon Foundation, Actors’ Equity Association, The Shed, ChargePoint, California Pizza Kitchen, the Walton Family Foundation, Shine International and Plan International USA.  

She held leadership positions with both the Development and Marketing teams at Jazz at Lincoln Center, as the Associate Director of Partnerships & Corporate Sponsorships and Assistant Director of Public Relations & External Communications for Jazz at Lincoln Center. She worked with various teams to promote outreach and awareness for concerts, musicians, education and advocacy programs, all with the underlying message that jazz is a metaphor for democracy.  

She has also led national publicity campaigns for brands like Foot Locker, Oakley and G.H. Mumm. Rebecca started her career at American Ballet Theatre where she managed press efforts for the company, its artists and the company’s performances in New York and on tour nationally and internationally.  

Rebecca is a born and bred New Yorker. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Boston College. 

Amy Ward Kaup is a marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience in various vertical markets, including the financial services and banking industries. She worked as a marketing executive at both Goldman Sachs and Bank of America as well as The Maloney Group and Pricewaterhouse Coopers, where she served for more than a decade. Her expertise includes taking numerous products from concept to market, which gives her a unique perspective when it comes to strategy, positioning and integrated marketing. Amy has been with The TASC Group since 2006.

Monica, a native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of New Hampshire. Since graduating in 2020, she’s been living in downtown Manhattan.

Before joining the TASC Group, Monica worked in event planning at the iconic New York City venue Gotham Hall. During her time in the events space she worked alongside numerous nonprofit organizations. Some notable groups included the UN Foundation, Joe Torre Foundation, Renew Democracy Initiative and the International Rescue Committee. 

Monica is proud to serve as Chief of Staff at The TASC Group, where she plays a pivotal role in driving the firm’s mission to create social impact through strategic communications. She works alongside the leadership team to ensure team efficiency and cohesion and align organizational priorities with client goals. She is particularly passionate about building authentic, purposeful connections with TASC’s clients and the communities they serve. Monica thrives in the dynamic, fast-paced world of public relations, where no two days are the same. 

Kim Williams began her career as an Art Director at GSD&M Advertising in Austin, Texas, where she developed campaigns for iconic brands including Southwest Airlines and the Texas Lottery. Eager to take on the creative energy of New York City, she moved to Manhattan and joined several leading national and global agencies, including Weiss, Whitten, Stagliano, BBDO, and FCB. There, she created award-worthy television and print campaigns for major brands such as Pepsi, Nabisco, and AT&T.

Over the past two decades, Kim has brought her distinctive blend of modern design sensibility and strategic marketing expertise to organizations including Brookfield Asset Management, FCB Health, Powerflow Yoga, The James Howard Agency, and The TASC Group. Passionate about storytelling through design, Kim creates bold, memorable marketing materials that capture each client’s unique voice and leave a lasting impression.

Rachel Bauman is joining The TASC Group as an Account Supervisor, bringing more than six years of experience in public affairs and public relations agency work. Most recently, Rachel spent three years in FleishmanHillard’s Washington, D.C. office before relocating from D.C. back to her home state of New Jersey. Prior to that, she worked in the New Jersey office of Mercury Public Affairs and the New York City office of Avoq (formerly Kivvit). Throughout her career, Rachel has supported a diverse range of clients across strategic consulting, in-depth research, crisis communications, thought leadership, and media relations.

Rachel graduated from Rutgers University in 2020 with dual degrees in political science and cultural anthropology. While at Rutgers, she served as a governing member of Douglass Women’s College and Rutgers University Student Association and remains a member of both Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, and Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society. Rachel also studied politics and held internships in Israel and Greece and did a brief stint in India studying Hinduism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing with her puppy Goose, and trying new foods with her fiancé, Nick.

Kyle is a public policy professional with a passion for strategic communication and a background in political campaigns and government. Since 2016, Kyle has worked on nearly a dozen campaigns across New York, Louisiana and Kentucky.

Before joining The TASC Group in 2022, Kyle worked at the Office of Westchester County Executive George Latimer in White Plains, New York. As an intergovernmental relations aide there, Kyle worked with municipal leaders, County agencies and school superintendents to organize pediatric vaccination clinics, equitably distribute at-home rapid test kits and monitor shifting COVID-19 trends from community to community.

A graduate of Tulane University, Kyle received a bachelor’s degree in political science and homeland security. When he’s not working, Kyle enjoys planning road trips, seeing live music, navigating The Strand bookstore and uncovering new coffee shops in the city. A native of Westchester County, Kyle currently lives in Brooklyn.

Darwin earned a master’s in strategic communications and public relations from Sacred Heart University. He began at The TASC Group as an intern and currently supports communications efforts for nonprofit organizations as an Account Associate. 

Before joining The TASC Group, Darwin led the development of a communications plan for the Black Wall Street Festival, focusing on strategic messaging, media relations and boosting the festival’s visibility. 

Outside of work, he enjoys reading, spending time outdoors and exploring Connecticut.  

Paige is a native New Yorker passionate about social impact and strategic communications for mission-driven organizations. She studied history, environmental policy and psychology at Northwestern University. During her senior year, Paige wrote an honors thesis analyzing student environmental activism, bipartisan coalitions and local policy, with a focus on how students engage with social change. 

While at Northwestern, Paige organized a five-day social impact conference that brought together young changemakers to scale their nonprofit and mission-driven ventures. This experience deepened her commitment to scaling impact and strengthened her skills in strategy, storytelling and marketing. This experience ultimately led her to The TASC Group, whose focus on creating impact for mission-driven causes resonates with her own passions.  

Samiha is a communications, PR and brand strategist with over four years of experience across agency and nonprofit sectors, supporting organizations in developing campaigns, strategic internal and external communications, and impactful digital content that helps companies and organizations connect their offerings and programs to culture, media, and external audiences. She is particularly interested in work that amplifies diverse perspectives and supports initiatives that contribute to a more equitable and informed public sphere. 

Amanda Brucculeri is a native New Yorker whose passion lies in strategic communications, particularly within the nonprofit and social impact sector. She studied journalism and public relations at Boston University, where she developed a love for writing, reporting and all things news. During college, she served as copy editor of Boston University News Service, a communications assistant for the university’s Campus Planning & Operations Department and a public relations intern for Clarendon Group, where she gained experience in nonprofit media relations and outreach. Amanda has a knack for translating complex issues into clear messaging that drives change and working alongside organizations that are fighting for a more equitable world. 

Emily Brennan is a New Jersey native passionate about strategic communication and nonprofit leadership. She studied Public Relations with a minor in marketing at Fairfield University. During her undergraduate studies, Emily completed a qualitative research study investigating whether college-aged females find influencer marketing to be reliable and trustworthy. 

During her undergrad, Emily interned with Harboring Hearts, a nonprofit that provides financial and emotional support to patients and families of cardiac and kidney transplant recipients, as a communications intern. This experience deepened her commitment to using communications and storytelling to amplify underserved communities’ voices and support organizations making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. 

Kyra is originally from San Francisco and recently graduated from Tulane University, earning a degree in communications with specialties in business and design. On campus, she served as the digital marketing lead for Tulane Crawfest where she led social media and marketing initiatives and assisted in event planning. 

While in New Orleans, Kyra interned with communications firm, Beuerman Miller Fitzgerald, assisting with client and media relations in the non-profit, legal, arts and culture and entertainment sectors. This experience helped her develop her skills and strengthen her passion for public relations. Kyra also interned at the non-profit, the Louisiana Architecture Foundation, where she created social media content and assisted in fundraising and marketing initiatives, furthering her interest in non-profit work and advocacy.   

Ava Gabriel is originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and is currently a junior at Rhodes College, where she is pursuing a degree in Business with concentrations in Marketing and International Studies. Through her academic studies and campus involvement, Ava has developed a strong interest in marketing, public relations, and strategic communications. 

At Rhodes, Ava is actively involved in the Theatre Guild and her sorority, where she has gained experience in event planning, social media content creation, and marketing communications.  She also has developed an interest in the intersection of public relations, marketing, and nonprofit work.  As part of the TASC Group, Ava is excited to build on her existing experience, gain hands-on exposure to the public relations field, and contribute to helping organizations strengthen their messaging and connect with their audiences. 

Riley is a rising sophomore at Bowdoin College, majoring in Government and Legal Studies and minoring in Digital and Computation Studies. At Bowdoin, she is a member of the Bowdoin College Swim & Dive Team as a distance swimmer. She is also active in Bowdoin College Residential Life as the Community and Town Engagement committee leader for Quinby House.  

This summer, Riley will be interning for The TASC Group, learning how to conduct administrative operations and client research. She is looking forward to a summer full of learning and growing opportunities at TASC. Riley is also interning for the Town of Brunswick, ME, this fall 2026. At the Clerk’s Office, she will be assisting with the district representative election and state senator election for Maine.  

What do you love most about working in public relations? 
I enjoy researching nonprofits, collecting information, and applying critical thinking to interpret that data. I also enjoy seeing the positive change clients have in the communities they support. 

If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Beef Tacos. 

What’s your favorite quote? 

“No regrets, only memories” -Daniel Ricciardo 

What do you like to do in your spare time? 

I am on the Bowdoin Swim & Dive Team and have been swimming on club teams for more than twelve years. In my spare time, I swim for my hometown club team and coach swim lessons for younger kids.