Katherine D. Speece

Katherine D. Speece is a senior public affairs advisor based in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office who helps energy, critical minerals and advanced materials innovators navigate the federal landscape with clarity and confidence. Ms. Speece has a particular focus in identifying and securing federal funding and financing and has successfully supported clients in obtaining nearly $1 billion in federal awards.

Ms. Speece partners with organizations – from first‑of‑their‑kind startups to global enterprises – to anticipate policy shifts, build credibility with key federal stakeholders and unlock non‑dilutive funding that accelerates commercialization and milestone achievement. She brings deep knowledge of policy issues impacting U.S. manufacturers, including research and development of new technologies and supply chain resilience.

Fully engaged in her clients' missions with an emphasis on strategic counsel and exceptional service, Ms. Speece focuses on delivering outcomes that move companies to their next stage. She combines a forward‑looking, practical approach with real‑time intelligence, synthesizing complex policy, market and technology signals into actionable strategies. Her work helps clients secure federal funding and partnership opportunities, enhance corporate visibility and reputation, and navigate federal engagement with confidence so teams can stay focused on executing their mission.

Ms. Speece's knowledge and experience span the full critical minerals and advanced materials value chain – from deposits and processing to producers – alongside associated technologies such as batteries, energy storage, natural gas, oil and diversified energy systems. Whether establishing a credible presence with federal program offices, shaping compelling narratives for regulators and appropriators, or orchestrating multi‑track workstreams across technical, commercial and policy functions, she connects innovation and opportunity.