Traversant Group - Phoenix, AZ Expand Your Influence.

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Our Team

We guide you through the maze of government policies and relationships, deliver integrated strategies, and achieve better, faster, more enduring results for our clients and government stakeholders.

Our Philosophy

We are guided by four simple behaviors:

1

We Execute Flawlessly:

We are prepared, consistent, concise, and take pride in our work. We broke the rules by developing customized public sector strategies that help clients beat their competition.

2

We Connect the Dots:

We anticipate the needs of our clients by continuously linking information and relationships to get the job done, turn decisions into action, and deliver results.

3

We Build Trust:

We have a passion for helping our clients and government stakeholders be wildly successful and are committed to the highest level of professionalism. We pride ourselves on our ethical standards. It’s who we are.

4

We Win as a Team:

We work and win as one team by holding each other accountable and directing our collective energy toward innovative private-public partnerships.

Our People

Jenn Woods

Founder and President

Jenn Woods

Founder and President
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Elizabeth Bartholomew

Senior Consultant

Elizabeth Bartholomew

Senior Consultant
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Ted Vogt

Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs

Ted Vogt

Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs
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Rebecca Hasulak​

Communications Advisor

Rebecca Hasulak​

Communications Advisor
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Stephanie Nault

Executive Assistant

Stephanie Nault

Executive Assistant
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Our Impact

We partner with organizations that contribute to our community in positive and  meaningful ways and support those that often lack access to the type of strategic  guidance that Traversant Group provides.

AZ Tech Proud Member
Greater Phoenix Chamber Member
“Traversant Group’s focus and flawless implementation of procurement strategies is second to none. They were critical in our efforts to build the Greater Phoenix Smart Region Consortium by coming up with innovative approaches to keep our project moving forward.”
DOMINIC PAPAArizona Institute of Digital Progress
DOMINIC PAPA
"Traversant Group truly understands the intersection of government and technology. They find the right product/market fit and then introduce us to the right stakeholders. Traversant Group has relationships that matter."
Keegan LinzaVMware
Keegan Linza
"Traversant Group’s focus and implementation of procurement strategies is second to none. They came up with innovative approaches and worked tirelessly to solve our challenges and create new opportunities. And, as someone new to the public sector and government marketing they have helped walk me through everything step-by-step and have been there to answer every question I have in a timely manner. It is great to have a team to rely on and take our company to the next stage."
Jane Newman Senior Account Executive, Ivalua
"As a trusted advisor, Traversant Group bridges government and private sector relationships with integrity and continues to add value at every turn, accelerating our brand visibility and relationships. Traversant Group is undoubtedly an asset to any organization and in my opinion our partnership has positively and monumentally changed our trajectory in Arizona."
Nathan WashingtonGovernment Sales Manager, West
"Traversant Group worked with us to open doors and set up important meetings, and has been very central to positioning us for success."
Michael LagioiaSenior Director of Interface Technical Training
"Traversant Group has a quality relationship with all levels of government in Arizona, and has a good reputation with those individuals. The team has helped us make terrific progress and understand procurement 100 times better than we did before."
Tom CainCEO of Sustainability Partners
"Traversant’s approach to political consulting protects our brand and aligns to our strong ethical approach to doing business with the government. Their experience filled a key gap in our overall strategy and yielded closer partnerships with our customers."
Tim LakeRegion Manager Southwest States, Cisco
“Traversant Group was indispensable while we were creating our go-to market strategy. Their know-how and execution helped us meet the right people, with the right message at the right time. Their strategy and influence was essential in building our business from the ground up.”
Will PayneSales Director SLED West, Informatica
“Traversant Group’s attention to detail and the focus on the customer is exemplary along with their relationship management skills. Success is inevitable when working with them!”
Zeke BishopCustomer Engineer, Google
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“Traversant Group’s focus and flawless implementation of procurement strategies is second to none. They were critical in our efforts to build the Greater Phoenix Smart Region Consortium by coming up with innovative approaches to keep our project moving forward.”
DOMINIC PAPAArizona Institute of Digital Progress
"Traversant Group truly understands the intersection of government and technology. They find the right product/market fit and then introduce us to the right stakeholders. Traversant Group has relationships that matter."
Keegan LinzaVMware
"Traversant Group’s focus and implementation of procurement strategies is second to none. They came up with innovative approaches and worked tirelessly to solve our challenges and create new opportunities. And, as someone new to the public sector and government marketing they have helped walk me through everything step-by-step and have been there to answer every question I have in a timely manner. It is great to have a team to rely on and take our company to the next stage."
Jane Newman Senior Account Executive, Ivalua
"As a trusted advisor, Traversant Group bridges government and private sector relationships with integrity and continues to add value at every turn, accelerating our brand visibility and relationships. Traversant Group is undoubtedly an asset to any organization and in my opinion our partnership has positively and monumentally changed our trajectory in Arizona."
Nathan WashingtonGovernment Sales Manager, West
"Traversant Group worked with us to open doors and set up important meetings, and has been very central to positioning us for success."
Michael LagioiaSenior Director of Interface Technical Training
"Traversant Group has a quality relationship with all levels of government in Arizona, and has a good reputation with those individuals. The team has helped us make terrific progress and understand procurement 100 times better than we did before."
Tom CainCEO of Sustainability Partners
"Traversant’s approach to political consulting protects our brand and aligns to our strong ethical approach to doing business with the government. Their experience filled a key gap in our overall strategy and yielded closer partnerships with our customers."
Tim LakeRegion Manager Southwest States, Cisco
“Traversant Group was indispensable while we were creating our go-to market strategy. Their know-how and execution helped us meet the right people, with the right message at the right time. Their strategy and influence was essential in building our business from the ground up.”
Will PayneSales Director SLED West, Informatica
“Traversant Group’s attention to detail and the focus on the customer is exemplary along with their relationship management skills. Success is inevitable when working with them!”
Zeke BishopCustomer Engineer, Google

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Jenn Woods

Founder and President

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Having advised some of the most prestigious companies worldwide, she has built a reputation as a leading procurement and business development strategist in government. She has delivered results for her clients in terms of market expansion, revenue generation and brand dominance by her driven nature, creativity and – at times – unconventional approach.

An attorney by training, Jennifer practiced law at two national law firms early in her career. She further honed her unique skillset as a partner in a national public affairs firm and as the Arizona Deputy State Procurement Administrator. She holds a B.S. with honors, M.B.A. and J.D. from the University of Arizona – making her a proud “Triple Cat.”

Jenn Woods

Elizabeth Bartholomew

Senior Consultant

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Elizabeth Bartholomew has devoted much of her career to public service. She held multiple roles at the Maricopa County Recorder’s Department, including as the Legislative Analyst & Communications Manager, and most recently served as the Chief Legislative Liaison at the Arizona Department of Administration.

At Traversant Group, Elizabeth draws on the relationships she’s built with state agency employees, different government entities and elected officials at the legislature to guide clients to success. She also helps monitor legislation and identify opportunities for clients to work with the government. Elizabeth holds her B.S. in Political Science from the University of Arizona.

Elizabeth Bartholomew - Senior Consultant Traversant Group

Ted Vogt

Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs

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Ted brings a diverse background in both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining Traversant Group, he served for more than a decade at the highest levels of Arizona state government, including as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, in the cabinets of former Governors Doug Ducey and Jan Brewer, and as Executive Director of the Arizona Corporation Commission. His experience has given Ted deep expertise and insight into state agency operations, policy and budget development, as well as the legislative, regulatory and rule-making processes.

Ted is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and throughout the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He holds a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from the University of Arizona.

Ted Vogt

Rebecca Hasulak

Communications Advisor

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Rebecca Hasulak is the owner of Quotable PR & Content and author of the book “DIY PR.” She has spent her career writing and developing public relations and content strategies for companies across industries, with a special emphasis in the B2B technology space. Rebecca served as an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communications, where she taught “Writing for PR.” She has also been a Board Member and Board Secretary for the Winged Hope Family Advocacy Foundation for nearly 10 years. Rebecca holds her BA from ASU in Communication.
Rebecca Hasulak

Stephanie Nault

Executive Assistant

Stemming from her background in sales, education and brand promotion in the artistry field, Stephanie has a special knack for connecting with clients and government officials. The unparalleled attention to detail, organizational prowess and strong communication skills she possesses are all great assets to Traversant Group and its clients.

In her role at the firm, Stephanie excels in designing events; coordinating meetings with government officials and clients; filing necessary paperwork for all lobbying initiatives; and assisting Traversant Group’s President firsthand. Stephanie was born and raised in Michigan, and studied at Macomb Community College. She has since embraced life as a proud Arizonan and continues to add to her skillset every day as she enjoys the variety of her role with Traversant Group. 

Stephanie Nault