Portsmouth, NH, – January, 7 2026

Portsmouth, NH, – January, 2026 – Novus Public Affairs is pleased to announce the addition of Ava MacDowell to the team as a Public Affairs Intern. MacDowell will support the firm’s online advocacy and social media outreach initiatives.

MacDowell is a senior at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) where she is earning her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Affairs, with a minor in Italian. With past experience in the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) and continuing contributions to HerCampus at UNH—a global online media platform providing a community for college women—MacDowell brings vital content creation and digital strategy skills to the Novus team.

“We are excited to welcome Ava to the firm. Her background in digital media makes her an immediate asset to our client advocacy campaigns,” said Patrick Hynes, President of Novus Public Affairs. “Ava’s work ethic, combined with her passion for politics, makes her a wonderful addition as Novus continues to drive value for our clients.”

Founded in 1996, Novus Public Affairs represents Fortune 100 companies, trade associations, independent businesses, and non-profits in the public arena. The firm’s practice areas include media relations, grassroots campaigning, crisis communications, and strategies for securing regulatory approvals and permitting throughout New England.