About Us

Who Are We?

Aristeia Strategic Advisors, LLC is a registered lobbying and consulting firm dedicated to essentially shape and influence education policy and commercial regulations at the federal, state, and local level.

The firm partners with clients including educational institutions (schools, vocational schools, technical schools, and universities), non-profit organizations, small and mid-size businesses, and government agencies (federal, state, and local) to navigate complex legislative, regulatory processes and to also help businesses reach their full potential. Our core client base extends far beyond the American landscape as we work with foreign institutions, organizations, and businesses. We also help political candidates, whether local or foreign, win elections.

With deep expertise in government affairs and public policy, Aristeia delivers result-oriented support and highly customized solutions to advance clients’ policy priorities and to help businesses grow and navigate complex regulations.

Our Story

How it All Started?

Germinal G. Van and Samer Naoum have known each other for over a decade. Their shared passion for politics—particularly public policy—brought them together at George Washington University, where they both enrolled in the Graduate School of Political Management to pursue their master’s degrees in political management.

Samer; an expert in political strategy with a phenomenal understanding of the legislative process and legendary experience in strategic advocacy; and Germinal, an expert in public policy analysis with formidable talent in formulating and recommending legislative policies; decided to combine their intellectual strengths and political expertise to create a lobbying and consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations, institutions, and businesses navigate the complex legislative process which could be a burden to their growth, in order to improve their performance, meet their targets, and reach their full potential.

Committed to the virtues of efficiency and a job well done, the two strategists decided to name their firm “Aristeia”—a Greek word meaning “excellence”—to underscore their commitment to excellence and the exclusivity of their expertise. Germinal and Samer are committed to bridge the gap between our clients' expertise and the policymaking process.

Our Approach

How do We get Work Done?

At Aristeia Strategic Advisors, LLC, our approach to client work is rooted in providing a holistic overview and specialized guidance within educational policy and commercial regulations. We utilize an inclusive, data-driven process designed to help institutional leaders navigate complex legislative and regulatory environments.

Our strategic approach typically follows these key objectives:

Restructuring and Planning: We help institutions create and implement multi-year plans to restructure both operations and balance sheets, ensuring long-term stability.
Data-Driven Analysis: We work closely with client administration and faculty to produce rigorous analyses, providing clear insights into the potential impacts of various decision scenarios.
Inclusive Decision-Making: We prioritize an inclusive process to ensure that changes are not only strategically sound but also effectively implemented across the organization.
Agile Team Structure: To remain cost-efficient and augmentative, we deploy small, specialized teams that integrate directly with the client's existing staff.

Our Mission

What are we Committed To?

Our mission is to provide strategic, result-driven advocacy that bridges the gap between our clients’ expertise and the policymaking process. We are committed to influencing legislation and regulations at all levels of government (local, state, and federal level) to create meaningful, lasting improvements.

Our Clients

Who do we work with?

Educational Institutions (schools, universities, technical schools, and vocational schools)
Non-profit organizations
Trade Associations
Small & Mid-Size Businesses
Government Agencies (federal, state, local & foreign)
Political Candidates (local and foreign)