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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. 

Rebeca 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.

Jocelin is a public relations professional working closely with clients in the education, public awareness, nonprofit and entertainment industries. She has a background in PR for the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Jocelin has led and assisted in major national and local campaigns helping garner local and national media attention and promoting grassroots movements. She is adept at understanding and meeting client goals and excels at identifying the right media targets for her clients and securing positive coverage of their missions.

Some of her most notable work includes her involvement with the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in anticipation of its groundbreaking ceremony commemorating the 10-year anniversary of Sandy Hook, which resulted in more than 750 media hits in outlets including CNN, NBC News, AP News and more. Additionally, she has been instrumental in raising awareness of and garnering support for the New York Free Admission Campaign, a vital initiative striving to enact legislation that mandates a comprehensive examination of the laws pertaining to New Yorkers’ entitlement to free admission to city museums and institutions.

Jocelin is bilingual with Spanish being her second language. She graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science in strategic communications and minored in fashion merchandising and sociology.

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.

Angelika is a public relations specialist who has worked across multiple industries including hospitality, social media management, marketing and event planning and management. Her experience spans from consumer goods and tech to non-profit organizations and reputation management clients.

After graduating from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in integrated marketing communications, Angelika pursued a master’s degree at Northeastern University in corporate and organizational communication with a concentration in public relations. During her time in Boston, she worked at a digital marketing firm and was a barista at a local café. Additionally, she was an active member of The Philanthropy Connection, a non-profit organization local to Cambridge, Massachusetts where she sat on the marketing and social media Committees.

Now an NYC resident, Angelika enjoys visiting the many museums, restaurants and landmarks the city has to offer. She’s an avid runner and in her free time, she can be found taking in the sunset on a jog along the West Side Highway.

Natalie is an online media research, strategic communications and public relations professional. She has experience working with clients across academic, nonprofit, legal and policy spaces.

She is also a passionate, lifelong student of history – fascinated by how journalism, media and technology and their influences on culture, civic life, and our relationship to the natural environment have changed over time. She has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from The George Washington University and a master’s degree in philosophy from the City University of New York Graduate Center.

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. 

Kezia Kent is a graduate of The City College of New York, with a bachelor’s in economics and communications, specializing in advertising and public relations with a minor in public policy. During her time at City College, she was a fellow in The Climate Policy Fellows Program and the Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice’s Social Change Fellowship. Her academic and professional journey reflects her commitment to environmental advocacy and climate justice and a keen understanding of the interconnectedness of environmental policy, media, and the economy. Kezia was the 2023 recipient of The TASC Group’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarship for the summer semester winning a $2,500 scholarship and an internship at TASC that launched her career in advocacy communications. 

Shefa is a graduate of The City College of New York (CCNY), where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a concentration in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Psychology. 

Previously, she served as a Public Relations Intern in the luxury travel practice at FINN Partners. As President of CCNY’s American Advertising Federation (AAF) chapter, Shefa developed strong leadership skills while gaining hands-on experience in event planning, team management, and strategic communications. 

What do you love most about working in public relations?

What I find most rewarding about public relations is the overall project cycle. I love taking an initial concept and developing it into a fully realized project. This entire journey captivates me. From the initial idea and thorough research to crafting pitches and sending them to the media.

Witnessing these ideas expand into actual coverage is the most rewarding part of the process for me.

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

Eggs. They’re so versatile. It doesn’t help that I eat them almost every day.

What’s your favorite quote?

“I stay ready so I don’t have to get ready” – Will Smith

What do you like to do in your spare time?

In my free time, I enjoy reading, practicing yoga and feeding stray cats. 

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.