Washington and Lee University graduate Elizabeth Trubeck joins DCI Group as account associate. Washington and Lee University graduate Elizabeth (Liz) Trubeck has joined Washington-based public affairs firm DCI Group as an account associate, reported DC Newsline. Trubeck holds a Bachelor of Arts in business journalism from Washington and Lee University. A Minneapolis native, she spent a summer reporting for the Washington Business Journal, covering the D.C. area's real estate, higher education and legal beats, and previously worked for McClung PR, a Minneapolis-based public advocacy firm. At DCI, Trubeck supports client teams across a range of public affairs and strategic communications engagements, with a particular focus on biotech, property management and energy infrastructure. She brings a reporter's instincts to client work, drawing on her journalism background to help sharpen messages, anticipate how stories will land, and engage the media. Trubeck was one of six new hires DCI announced across its client services, digital, and strategic communications teams, bringing experience spanning Capitol Hill, energy policy, foreign policy, and financial services. DCI adopted "Power of Influence" as its firmwide mantra last year, a description the firm uses for the day-to-day work of more than 100 professionals who counsel clients, engage policymakers, build coalitions, and shape narratives in sectors including energy, healthcare, and financial regulation. According to the firm, that work spans account associates, account managers, and account executives, and hiring across those levels remains a priority. Founded in 1996, DCI Group is a Washington-based public affairs and strategic communications firm that advises corporations, trade associations, nonprofit organizations and other clients on communications, advocacy and public policy campaigns.

DCI Group adds six new hires across client services, digital, and strategic communications. Aug 12, 2026, 08:00 ET Six new team members join the firm's client services, digital, and strategic communications teams. WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - DCI Group today announced the addition of six new professionals across its client services, digital, and strategic communications teams. The hires mark continued growth for the firm and reinforce its ability to deliver public affairs campaigns, strategic counsel, and communications support for clients across a range of industries. "Our clients look to us for strategic counsel, execution, and measurable results," said Justin Peterson and Brian McCabe, Managing Partners at DCI Group. "That starts with the people on our team. We are pleased to welcome these new hires and to keep building the firm around talent that is committed to execution and to our clients' success." The new hires are Patrick Hynes, Chloe Kerpius, Elizabeth Trubeck, Landon Self, Sophia Sfiroudis, and Lucy Preston. Each joins DCI Group as part of the firm's public affairs and communications practice. Patrick Hynes, Account Executive Patrick joins DCI Group's client services team with a background in energy and environmental policy. He most recently served as a fellow at ConservAmerica, and has also worked at The American Conservation Coalition, Young Voices, and Hogan Lovells. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Southern Methodist University and is originally from McLean, Virginia. Chloe Kerpius, Account Manager, Digital Chloe joins DCI Group's Digital team from Fidelity Investments, where she worked on the Enterprise Talent Marketing and Employer Brand team. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in General Business from Miami University, and is originally from Wayne, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Trubeck, Account Associate Elizabeth joins DCI Group after interning at the Washington Business Journal. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Journalism from Washington and Lee University and is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Landon Self, Account Associate Landon joins DCI Group after interning in the U.S. House of Representatives and serving as Deputy Campaign Manager for Texas State Representative Caroline Harris. He graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, where he served as Student Body President. He is originally from Austin, Texas. Sophia Sfiroudis, Account Associate Sophia joins DCI Group after interning at BGR Group and the Council on Foreign Relations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and is from Long Island, New York. Lucy Preston, Account Associate Lucy joins DCI Group after interning at DGA Group and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Art History from Colby College and is originally from New York, New York. About DCI Group DCI is a bipartisan public affairs and strategic communications firm specializing in government relations, executive communications, crisis management, coalition building, lobbying, and public affairs. SOURCE DCI GROUP AZ, L.L.C.

DCI Group, a bipartisan public affairs firm based in Washington, has announced two senior hires to strengthen its strategic alliances and government relations capabilities. Tim Dupin joins as Director, bringing decades of experience in labor relations and center-left coalition building. He previously served as Director of Political Action at the International Association of Fire Fighters and was formerly a firefighter and union leader in Kansas City, Missouri. Tim Martin joins as Senior Vice President to expand the firm's lobbying practice alongside Senior Advisor Doug Davenport. Martin brings expertise in transportation, energy, and regulatory policy. He previously held positions at Invariant and WilmerHale, and served as legislative director for Congressman Rodney Davis. The appointments aim to enhance DCI's ability to build coalitions and navigate legislative and regulatory challenges for clients.