CEO & Managing Principal
Executive Director, PPHC Board of Directors
Keenan Austin Reed is the CEO and Managing Principal of The Alpine Group, a top-tier bipartisan lobbying firm and one of Washington’s most influential policy consultancies. As a Capitol Hill whisperer and coalition builder, Keenan has redefined what modern government relations leadership looks like—combining strategic rigor, political fluency, and executive-level client stewardship to shape outcomes across the federal landscape.
With a career spanning Congress, corporate strategy, global policy, and high-stakes advisory work, Keenan is widely regarded as a trusted counselor to Fortune 100 CEOs, emerging founders, international partners, and major investors navigating complex policy issues. Her portfolio includes work across healthcare, technology, AI, higher education, financial services, transportation, energy, and the rapidly shifting global trade environment. She is known for building durable coalitions, designing winning influence strategies, and translating political dynamics into actionable paths for business growth.
Before leading Alpine, Keenan served as a senior aide to two prominent Members of Congress, advising on legislative strategy, communications, and stakeholder engagement. That experience anchors her hallmark strength: an ability to anticipate political movement, understand the rhythm of Capitol Hill, and help clients shape conversations before they happen.
Beyond her firm leadership, Keenan is a committed civic leader and ecosystem builder. She is the founder and chair of the Black Women’s Congressional Alliance, one of the most impactful professional networks on Capitol Hill, serves as Vice Chair of So Others May Eat (SOME) Corporate Advisory Board, Women’s Congressional Policy Institute and GlobalWIN. She also sits on the boards of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Corporate Advisory Council and the Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC), bringing sharp governance insight and a future-focused perspective to each role.
Known for her impact and reach, Keenan has become a defining figure in Washington’s influence community. Her career reflects a deep commitment to delivering results for the clients and communities she serves.