About us.
Strategic guidance for a world in motion.
LaPrade Global Strategies, LLC empowers organizations to realize their full potential on the world stage. Rooted in collaboration, cultural fluency, and deep expertise in international relations and global business, we help clients navigate complex policy environments, forge strategic alliances, and expand their global influence.
Our team brings a diverse background spanning higher education, the sciences, pharmaceuticals, and the chemical industry—experience that enables us to offer nuanced guidance, unlock new opportunities, and drive meaningful, lasting impact. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, multilingual communication, and thoughtful engagement with the global landscape, and we leverage these strengths to elevate our clients’ work and ambitions.
Led by Christopher LaPrade, a 15-year veteran of the Washington, D.C. global policy arena, the firm stands as a trusted partner for organizations seeking clarity, direction, and momentum in an interconnected world.
Our mission is grounded in empowerment: to help clients not just navigate the international system, but shape it—amplifying their voices, strengthening their strategies, and opening pathways to influence, innovation, and growth.
Why choose us?
Expertise spanning continents, industries & cultures.
At the helm of our operations is Christopher LaPrade, a distinguished graduate of the Georgetown McDonough School of Business & Walsh School of Foreign Service. Christopher’s focus lies at the intersection of international relations and business, leveraging their symbiotic relationship to serve clients across multiple industries.
He specializes in managing complex public affairs challenges and navigating global policy issues related to international trade, market access, policy implementation, and alliance development. His work has spanned across continents, elevating the influence of organizations worldwide.
Christopher’s service transcends various industries including higher education, life and physical sciences, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. He collaborates with stakeholders with diverse perspectives to achieve milestones and deliver results. His management style blends individual contributions with colleagues to ensure collective success.
Adding to his global competence, Christopher is fluent in German and conversant in Spanish, further enhancing our ability to serve clients in different regions and cultural contexts.