Mindset

Mindset, formerly the Cypress Group, is a bipartisan public policy firm that blends research & analysis, strategic advisory services, & sophisticated advocacy.

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Welcome our newest interns, Rhea Behl, Cameron Cutts, Kelsey Lee, and Haden Macdonald! We’re excited to have them on the team this summer and look forward to their thoughtful contributions.

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Please join us in welcoming Shifa Ali to Mindset as a Policy Analyst supporting our insurance practice. Her thoughtful approach and strong foundation in government and communications make her a valuable addition to Mindset, and we're excited to have her on the team.

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This month, Mindset Senior Director Cassie Brzezinski and Director Vi Vo joined @ESOPAssociation (TEA)'s national conference and presented at their Advocacy Academy to help prepare advocates for conversations about the value of employee ownership ahead of their Hill Day.

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Mindset Partner Kendra Isaacson joined IPEBLA’s biannual meeting this week and led a timely conversation on defined contribution plans, highlighting how scaling and private market investments can shape the future of retirement investing.

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There's still time to register for this timely conversation on AI, digital assets, and the future of financial regulation!

Join Mindset, Rikka, and the Avalanche Policy Coalition on May 19 at 4 p.m. RSVP here: https://t.co/YRSVf1ySf4

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Please join Mindset, Rikka, and the Avalanche Policy Coalition on Tuesday, May 19, at 4 p.m. for a timely conversation on the legal, technical, and policy questions shaping the future of AI and digital assets.

RSVP here: https://t.co/Ke8VA03wfF

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Please join Mindset, Rikka, and the Avalanche Policy Coalition on Tuesday, May 19, at 4 p.m. for a timely conversation on the legal, technical, and policy questions shaping the future of AI and digital assets.

RSVP here: https://t.co/Ke8VA03wfF

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This week, Mindset Director Zorin Venkani spoke at the Women in Housing and Finance Annual Symposium, sharing insights on the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape and its impact on the industry.

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Mindset Principal Becca Alcorn and Director Vi Vo presented at Gallagher’s High Performance Employer Summit in Orlando, Florida last week, sharing insights on legislative and regulatory developments shaping the employee benefits space.

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Congratulations to Mindset Partner Langston Emerson on being named one of the @washingtonian's Most Influential People in Policy!

This recognition speaks to Langston’s leadership, judgment, and consistent ability to deliver meaningful outcomes for clients—a well-earned honor.

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Mindset has once again been named a standout firm in @BGOV's annual analysis of the top-performing lobbying firms in 2025, reflective of our team and the partnerships we’ve built with our clients.

Thank you to our clients for your continued trust—we look forward to what’s ahead.

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Mindset Partner Chris Brown joined the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers Risk Forum, speaking on geopolitical risks and credit quality in the reinsurance market alongside our client, Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

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Mindset Principal Becca Alcorn joined the Community Development Investors’ Annual Conference, moderating a panel on the role of policymakers in advancing employee ownership.

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Mindset is thrilled to announce that Kendra Isaacson and Charlie Schreiber have been promoted to Partner. Read the full release here: https://t.co/XWS03KO2mj
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Mindset's Kendra Isaacson and Becca Alcorn recently spoke at the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans’ Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida, sharing timely insights on the regulatory and congressional outlook for benefits policy.

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To celebrate Women’s History Month, we brought together professionals, innovators, and allies across the Fintech space for an evening of conversation and community. Thank you to those who joined to celebrate the growing impact of women shaping the future of financial technology!

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We’re excited to welcome Sophia Gonzalez to Mindset as our interim Executive Assistant! Drawing on her experience across government, Sophia will play a key role in supporting our team and clients and helping deliver meaningful outcomes during her time with us. Welcome, Sophia!

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Principal Sarah Alexander recently joined @asbpa at their 100th Anniversary Coastal Summit, speaking about how offshore critical minerals and other important natural resources impact energy policy.

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We’re thrilled to promote Sarah to Principal, along with Christian and Zorin to Director. Each of them brings a deep passion for their work, a commitment to excellence, and a collaborative approach that elevates our work and the experience we deliver. Congratulations!

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Last week, Partner Langston Emerson spoke at @IAA_Today's Compliance Conference, sharing his thoughts on how emerging developments in Washington could impact investment advisers across the country.

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Mindset was proud to co-host a reception with @Klarna in Ohio this week, celebrating their 20th anniversary globally and 10 years in the U.S.

Congratulations to Lisa Holland Robinson, Jeff Anderson, & the entire Ohio team for their leadership & impact on over 800,000 consumers.