Capital Strategies is a full-service fundraising & strategic advisory firm based in Los Angeles, CA, and Washington, DC, working with elected officials, political committees, philanthropists, corporations, celebrities, and non-profit organizations around the country.

Our particular areas of expertise include fundraising for Democratic candidates and committees, socially progressive organizations, environmental causes, and organizations that work towards ensuring and protecting civil rights and equal rights.

Meet the Team

Terri New

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Terri is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in managing major fundraising and capital campaigns, specializing in the strategic design, planning and execution of large-scale national fundraising operations. Over the span of her career, she has managed countless events featuring high profile political figures, celebrities, musicians and media personalities.

Terri New


Terri New

Terri New

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Terri is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in managing major fundraising and capital campaigns, specializing in the strategic design, planning and execution of large-scale national fundraising operations. Over the span of her career, she has managed countless events featuring high profile political figures, celebrities, musicians and media personalities.

Terri New
Terri New

Elizabeth Tauro Mitchell

PARTNER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Elizabeth has managed multiple national major donor fundraising campaigns for top-tier U.S. House and Senate races, statewide candidates, independent expenditures (SuperPACs) and national organizations. In addition to her substantial fundraising duties at Capital Strategies, Elizabeth oversees both offices.

Elizabeth Tauro Mitchell


Terri New

Elizabeth Tauro Mitchell

PARTNER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Elizabeth has managed multiple national major donor fundraising campaigns for top-tier U.S. House and Senate races, statewide candidates, independent expenditures (SuperPACs) and national organizations. In addition to her substantial fundraising duties at Capital Strategies, Elizabeth oversees both offices.

Terri New
Terri New

Katharine Abrahamson

WEST COAST FINANCE DIRECTOR

Katharine graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. After working on various campaigns across the country, she moved back home to her native Los Angeles and joined Capital Strategies in 2019. Since joining the firm she has managed national fundraising campaigns for Senate, Gubernatorial and statewide candidates, such as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator-elect Adam Schiff, as well as national organizations like EMILYs List.

Katharine Abrahamson


Terri New

Katharine Abrahamson

WEST COAST FINANCE DIRECTOR

Katharine graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. After working on various campaigns across the country, she moved back home to her native Los Angeles and joined Capital Strategies in 2019. Since joining the firm she has managed national fundraising campaigns for Senate, Gubernatorial and statewide candidates, such as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator-elect Adam Schiff, as well as national organizations like EMILYs List.

Terri New
Terri New

Megan Metcalf-Draghi

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Megan brings a dynamic blend of corporate expertise and strategic leadership to her role as Director of Operations at Capital Strategies. With a Communications degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a minor in journalism, she leverages a decade of corporate experience to drive organizational excellence and operational efficiency.

Megan Metcalf-Draghi


Terri New

Megan Metcalf-Draghi

DIRECT

Megan brings a dynamic blend of corporate expertise and strategic leadership to her role as Director of Operations at Capital Strategies. With a Communications degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a minor in journalism, she leverages a decade of corporate experience to drive organizational excellence and operational efficiency.

Terri New
Terri New

Tariq Almani

SENIOR FINANCE ASSOCIATE

Tariq graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Tariq began his career as a fundraiser for Save the Children and The Nature Conservancy in San Francisco. It was during this time that he began working with Capital Strategies in the Bay Area. He relocated to Los Angeles, where he joined Capital Strategies as a Fundraising Assistant. He is now the Senior Finance Associate and enjoys working with and supporting our full range of clients.

Tariq Almani


Terri New

Tariq Almani

SENIOR FINANCE ASSOCIATE

Tariq graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Tariq began his career as a fundraiser for Save the Children and The Nature Conservancy in San Francisco. It was during this time that he began working with Capital Strategies in the Bay Area. He relocated to Los Angeles, where he joined Capital Strategies as a Fundraising Assistant. He is now the Senior Finance Associate and enjoys working with and supporting our full range of clients.

Terri New
Terri New

Ethan Paikowsky

CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT

A Miami native with a passion for politics, Ethan graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication. After graduation, Ethan moved across the country to Los Angeles and began his career as a Teach for America Corps Member where he worked for two years teaching middle school special education. He began at Capital Strategies as the Executive Assistant, managing the office schedule and logistical details for our clients. Currently, he serves as the Chief of Staff to the President where he organizes and manages her day-to-day responsibilities.

Ethan Paikowsky


Terri New

Ethan Paikowsky

CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE PRESIDENT

A Miami native with a passion for politics, Ethan graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication. After graduation, Ethan moved across the country to Los Angeles and began his career as a Teach for America Corps Member where he worked for two years teaching middle school special education. He began at Capital Strategies as the Executive Assistant, managing the office schedule and logistical details for our clients. Currently, he serves as the Chief of Staff to the President where he organizes and manages her day-to-day responsibilities.