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.
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.
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), as well as the founder of American Biotech Innovation Alliance (ABIA).
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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SENIOR DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Sarina is a seasoned public affairs professional with a deep commitment to advancing sound science policy that spurs innovation, supports scientists, and strengthens our research ecosystem. She brings extensive experience working alongside scientists to advocate effectively and engaging stakeholders across the scientific and policy communities. She serves as KPM's Senior Director of Public Affairs, leading the public affairs team, providing communications expertise, stakeholder management and strategic engagement to push science and health forward.
Prior to joining KPM Group DC, Sarina led the government affairs work at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology where she worked with scientists to advocate for basic research funding and policies that lead to breakthrough discoveries. She also has experience conducting health policy research from her time at the National Pharmaceutical Council and experience with global health policy at Johnson Johnson.
Her background spans public-private partnerships, regulatory policy, and global health policy. Sarina earned her master’s degree in biomedical science policy from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in international relations and history from American University. In her free time, Sarina loves to cook, travel and read.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE
Isabelle is a public affairs and advocacy professional dedicated to ensuring patients have access to innovative technologies and developing dynamic opportunities for advocacy. She brings experience collaborating with patient and clinician stakeholders from across disease states working to understand federal and state regulatory policy for drug development and coverage. She serves as KPM’s Public Affairs Associate providing detailed assistance in strategic affairs, stakeholder development, and policy communications to advance health innovation.
Prior to joining KPM, Isabelle was an Advocacy Management Associate and Working Group Manager at Woodberry Associates where she managed the Oncology, Respiratory, Rare Diseases, and Biologics Working Groups. There, she helped educate clinicians on federal drug pricing policy, insurance regulations, and new treatment availability, leading to patient access to necessary treatments. She also has extensive nonprofit and political campaign experience from her time in Memphis, TN, and Lexington, KY. Her background in clinician, patient, and stakeholder advocacy reaches all corners of health policy.
Isabelle earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Policy and Philosophy from Rhodes College. In her free time, Isabelle loves to read, sing, crochet, and volunteer.
Welcoming Summer 2026
Public Affairs Manager
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:
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.