Avance Strategy Group
Your science
deserves to be
heard.
Communications strategy and execution for science-based organizations, biotech startups, and mission-driven nonprofits. We translate complex work into clear, compelling narratives that attract investors, talent, and the people your mission needs.
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Why Avance
A partner who speaks your language.
Scientific fluency
Background in molecular biology, drug discovery, and infectious disease research at UC Berkeley and UCSF. I don't need a crash course — I understand your work.
Strategic thinking
We don't just execute tasks — we think about your positioning, push back when something won't work, and suggest better approaches before we build anything.
Systems that last
Every client gets a Notion HQ, templates, and documentation so your team can run independently — whether you keep working with us or not.
Proof every month
Every month you get an audit report — what we published, what performed, what to focus on next. Most freelancers don't do this. You get it automatically.
Challenges I help solve
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
These are the most common communications problems science-based organizations face — and exactly what Avance is built to fix.
Your website is frozen in time
It doesn't reflect your current work, your team, or your mission. Investors and talent look you up and can't figure out what you do or why it matters.
Your channels have gone dark
Your last post was months ago. You know you should be more active, but no one has the time — and when someone does post, there's no strategy behind it.
Your team is wearing too many hats
Communications keeps getting pushed to the back burner because research, programs, and operations always come first. There's no dedicated bandwidth for telling your story.
You can't justify a full marketing hire yet
The budget and the need don't quite line up. You need strategic communications support now — but not the overhead of a full-time employee.
What we do
Communications that actually get implemented.
Not the kind that look good in a deck and sit untouched. The kind that show up consistently, build credibility over time, and create real momentum for your organization.
Digital Launchpad
Your full digital infrastructure built and handed off in one engagement
Communications Partner
Monthly content, social management, strategy, and reporting
Full Presence
End-to-end communications — web, newsletter, brand, events, and more
What people say
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Who we work with
Built for organizations doing serious work.
We specialize in science-based organizations where the work is complex, the stakes are high, and communications has always been the last priority.
VC-backed biotech startups
Series A–C companies that need investor-ready communications but haven't hired a marketing team yet
Life sciences organizations
Research institutes, academic programs, and health-focused nonprofits with stories worth telling
Mission-driven nonprofits
Well-funded organizations whose teams are stretched thin and communications keeps falling behind
Science-based startups
Early-stage companies that need to establish a professional digital presence fast
Organizations in our background
Rooted in real science.
Our work isn't theoretical. It comes from years inside the institutions shaping biomedical research, health innovation, and scientific education.
About the founder
Ready to make your
science impossible to ignore?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation about what your organization needs.
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