Government Affairs for Emerging Biotech

Fighting as Hard as You Are

We are Your Seat at the Table 

With hope for future patients on the line, you need to partner with a resilient lobbying firm, an advocate to be a voice in rooms you can’t be in. At KPM Group, we provide you with the roadmap to guide you forward.

As your trusted biotech lobbying firm, we fight alongside you through every setback, barrier, and breakthrough.

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Our Story: Different Makes a Difference

Because different is what works

As a diverse, family-owned, bipartisan lobbying firm, we are a far cry from your traditional DC-based firm… 

We understand what it means to stand up when the odds are against you, and to advocate fiercely when it matters most.

Patroski founded KPM Group after 25+ years leading government affairs for global healthcare companies, including Solvay, Abbott, and Lundbeck. He knows what emerging biotechs face because he's lived it:

• Navigating FDA approvals 

• Forging impactful partnerships

• Fighting for treatments that change lives 

A husband and wife team, Kerryn and Patroski bring a diverse skillset, years of experience, and are committed to putting patients first. 

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Meet Our KPM Team

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  • FOUNDER

    Patroski founded KPM Group after 25+ years of government affairs experience spanning the public and private sectors, from Capitol Hill to global healthcare companies.

    He began his career as a regional representative for U.S. Senator Paul D. Coverdell, managing local and state government relations across Middle Georgia. From there, he moved to The Home Depot to run political involvement programs and manage the corporate PAC.

    Patroski spent over 20 years leading government affairs for three global healthcare companies: Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Abbott, and Lundbeck, lobbying and advocating across Brussels, Washington D.C., and state capitols nationwide. He developed strategic plans, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and advised U.S. and global CEOs on policy, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and PAC strategy. At Solvay, he was instrumental in securing a $300 million federal contract from HHS to build the first cell-based influenza vaccine facility in the U.S.

    Patroski founded KPM Group to bring that same strategic expertise to emerging biotech companies navigating the complexities of government affairs, legislative advocacy, and policy engagement.

    A 2014 graduate of the Public Affairs Institute and former Executive Committee member of the Public Affairs Council, Patroski has been a featured speaker at the National PAC Conference and co-hosted the Innovate to Motivate Political Involvement Professionals Conference. He’s also been an invited speaker, panelist, and moderator at national and international rare-disease biotech conferences. 

    Patroski is the co-founder of The Just Society  and the Rare Disease Company  Coalition (RDCC).

    Outside of work, Patroski is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and founder of the Executive Wine Lunch Society (EWLS), a 400+ member community fostering wine education and fellowship among DC business executives.

    He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife Kerryn and their son, and has a passion for wine, food, and travel.

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  • FOUNDER

    Kerryn co-founded KPM Group with a deep commitment to putting patients first, a value rooted in her healthcare background as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

    A graduate of Georgetown University (BS in Biology) and Emory University School of Medicine (Doctorate in Physical Therapy), Kerryn practiced as a physical therapist in acute care hospital settings, specializing in acute stroke rehabilitation and pre- and post-cardiac transplantation care.

    At KPM, Kerryn oversees day-to-day administrative and operational functions, bringing the same patient-centered approach from the bedside to the business. She's passionate about creating a transparent, empowering company culture that honors KPM's core values. 

    When she's not managing behind-the-scenes operations, Kerryn enjoys learning new basketball moves from her young son, spending time by the ocean, and sharing a bottle of wine with her husband.

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  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER

    Paula is from Madrid, Spain, and has spent much of her life in the United States. She graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s degree in Global Health.

    Paula serves as a Public Affairs Manager at KPM, leading federal and state advocacy initiatives, working with clients to advance their policy objectives through stakeholder mapping, legislative engagement,

    and collaboration with patient advocacy organizations. Before joining KPM, Paula worked as a Strategic Communications Consultant in the Public Affairs, Healthcare, & Life Sciences practice at FTI Consulting.

    There, she supported a range of healthcare clients – including insurers, hospitals, trade associations, and pharmaceutical companies – on policy, communications, and risk management strategies.

    In her spare time, Paula enjoys running, traveling, knitting, and experimenting with new sourdough recipes.

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  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER

    Branden is from Massachusetts and now calls Washington, D.C. home. He graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations.

    Branden serves as a Public Affairs Manager at KPM, leading advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels, helping nonprofit and biotechnology clients advance their policy goals through coalition building, legislative engagement, and regulatory strategy. Before joining KPM, Branden worked as a Government Affairs Associate at a Washington, D.C.-based firm representing provider-focused organizations and as a Legislative Aide to Massachusetts State Representative Steven Howitt, where he supported legislative development and constituent services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    In his spare time, Branden enjoys playing hockey, exploring the outdoors, and cheering on his hometown teams: the Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots.

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We Bring Warmth to Washington

Specializing in emerging biotechnology companies, we lead with doing what’s right.

Guided by our core values, for a successful partnership: 

  • Do what’s right

  • Act with empathy

  • Embrace humility

  • Express gratitude

  • Continuous drive towards excellence

  • Stand up to inequities

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Values-first means we always place relationships and honesty as priority. We don’t find shortcuts or provide cookie-cutter strategies just to check a box. It takes what it takes.

We are in this with you for the impact. 

Advocating for the patients
behind the science

Our mission is simple: To transform lives with innovation.
Every day matters when it comes to providing hope. 

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