Our integrated model delivers the personalization and precision of a consultancy with the capacity of a full-service agency. Our clients work directly with experienced strategists who pair industry knowledge, global perspective, and Washington policy fluency with modern media execution, strategic digital design, and project management expertise.
With Headquarters in Washington, DC, and our Asia Office in Manila, we operate seamlessly across time zones to offer regionally informed services, message salience, strategic insights, and rapid turnarounds to clients at any line of longitude.
 | David N. Silverman, MA, PMP President & Founder | David leads with expertise in strategic communications campaigns and messaging. He has provided high-level consulting services for Federal agencies, foreign policy consultation for U.S. Senate Foreign Relations members, and numerous client communication and engagement services in complex scenarios across various sectors globally. |
 | J. Andrew Scott Senior Advisor | Andy has over 20 years experience in digital PR and specializes in digital systems communications, ensuring our clients benefit from innovative digital strategies tailored to meet regional and global communications opportunities effectively. As the head of the Asia Office in Manila, Philippines, Andy possess extensive APAC and international expertise. |
 | Kathryn Kiel Creative Director | With 20 years leading design teams, Kathryn focuses on high-end creative solutions that elevate client visuals and branded communications. Under her leadership, the Top Shelf Design team ensures that every project reflects exceptional quality and innovation, tailored to meet specific client requirements and industry standards. |
 | Peter Schwartz, MA Media Relations | With over 25 years of media strategy experience, Peter brings unparalleled insight and a deep understanding of the media landscape, ensuring effective communication with target audiences to maximize earned media opportunities for clients. |
 | Akbota Karibayeva Meyer, Ph.D. Research & Analysis | With a Ph.D. in Political Science and over five years in political risk analysis, Akbota specializes in translating complex geopolitical and regulatory shifts into actionable market intelligence. She combines rigorous quantitative methodology with deep regional expertise to help clients navigate the intersection of global politics and markets. |