Rooted Strategy. Real Results.

Advancing Projects That Can’t Afford to Stall

Sown Strategies is a public affairs and government relations firm specializing in energy development, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots campaigns that move complex projects forward. From township halls to statehouses, we help clients build the trust, alignment, and political support needed to clear permitting hurdles and win public backing. Whether you’re siting advanced energy infrastructure, advocating for policy change, or leading a public-benefit initiative, we bring grounded strategy and results-driven execution to your side.

  • Community Engagement

    Cutting-edge community engagement strategies to build trust and affinity

  • Stakeholder Manangerment

    Educate, engage and empower critical stakeholders in your communities

  • Public & Government Relations

    Make a meaningful impact in communities by supporting the things that matter

  • “Before Rashay joined the Open Road team, we had a more narrow approach to community engagement which was increasingly insufficient in ever more challenging permitting environments. In a short amount of time she was able to revolutionized how we engage critical stakeholders and empower activism for our portfolio of projects. Her thoughtful and fearless approach was instrumental in achieving success for our Ohio projects.”

    Cyrus Tashakkori

    President, Open Road Renewables

  • My experience working with Rashay during the development of a utility-scale solar project in Knox County, Ohio, has been nothing short of exceptional. Her proactive approach, genuine communication, and commitment to involving the community have set a high-quality standard for project collaboration.

    Jeff Gottke

    President, Knox Area Development Foundation

Our Ethos

I believe strategy only works when it's rooted in reality.

Real people. Real politics. Real places. For over 15 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of public affairs, government relations, and infrastructure development—helping bold ideas earn trust, secure permits, and get built. My approach blends high-level strategy with on-the-ground intuition, knowing that community dynamics, power structures, and public perception often matter just as much as policy.

I specialize in navigating politically sensitive environments—places where the margin for error is small and the stakes are high. I don’t parachute in with pre-packaged plans. I listen first, map the landscape, and build campaigns that are both surgically precise and emotionally intelligent. Whether I’m briefing C-suite executives, engaging township trustees, or aligning school superintendents with climate goals, I focus on relationships, relevance, and results.

My work is driven by the belief that public engagement isn’t a checkbox—it’s a power tool. When done well, it can accelerate timelines, neutralize opposition, and turn skepticism into ownership. I build strategies that move people, not just process.

This isn’t about optics. It’s about outcomes.

Invest early and become local

Contact us to set up an initial consultation on how to position your project to make it across the finish line.