Adfero Expands Public Affairs Expertise with Teressa Wykpisz-Lee, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs Practice Lead
June 17, 2025
Washington, DC – Adfero, a rapidly growing communications agency in Washington, D.C., announces the addition of Teressa Wykpisz-Lee as Senior Vice President and Public Affairs Practice Lead. In this strategic role, Wykpisz-Lee will oversee Adfero’s Public Affairs Practice, driving innovative strategies for existing clients while spearheading new business and growth opportunities for the firm.
“It’s an exciting time to join the Adfero team,” said Wykpisz-Lee. “I look forward to collaborating with the team and our clients to create meaningful communications and drive winning results.”
Before joining Adfero, Wykpisz-Lee served as Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Weber Shandwick, where she led corporate campaigns in the energy and broader public affairs sectors. Her previous experience includes critical roles at the U.S. General Services Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, Accenture, and Exelon.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Teressa to the team,” says Steve Lombardo, CEO of Adfero. “Her strong leadership skills combined with her deep industry expertise and proven ability to craft compelling campaigns make her a valuable asset as we continue to expand our footprint in D.C. and beyond.”
In addition to expanding its public affairs team, Adfero is also growing its digital capabilities with the addition of Steve Roney as Vice President, Digital Strategy. A seasoned agency veteran, Roney has led digital campaigns for several Fortune 500 companies and prominent trade associations across the energy, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods sectors. His expertise in paid media and digital outreach will further elevate Adfero’s ability to deliver integrated, data-driven communications solutions.
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Adfero is a communications agency that integrates sophisticated digital strategies with traditional communications tactics to relentlessly pursue success for its clients. The firm partners with organizations from trade associations and the U.S. government to Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits to tackle reputation and advocacy challenges. Adfero and its experts have been recognized by industry peers and awards panels, such as PRWeek, PRNews and Inc. Learn more about Adfero’s work at adfero.com.