Jan 2021 - Present2 years 4 months. Previously, Moore served as a Senior Economic Adviser to President Donald J. Trump, where he focused on tax reform, regulatory reform, and energy policy. Governor Bryant served two terms as Mississippis 64th governor from 2012 to 2020 prior to opening his consulting firm. His daughter, the former Miss South Carolina USA, is a full-time mom. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Oxford, where his research exploresthe politics of corporate and energy policy in Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Jonathan Pidluzny, Ph.D., is originally from Alberta, Canada, and serves as the Director of Higher Education Reform at AFPI. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Ohanian is an adviser to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and previously has advised other Federal Reserve Banks, Foreign Central Banks, and the National Science Foundation. Jindal graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Public Policy, with honors, from Brown University, and received a Master of Letters in Politics from Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. Richard V. Burkhauser is from Austin, Texas, and serves as a Member on AFPIs Board of Academic Advisors. Andrew Puzder is from Brentwood, Tennessee, and serves as a Senior Fellow at AFPI. Most recently, Panebianco was a research assistant and legal intern with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, where he conducted a 50-state review of firearm regulations. Parry recently moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he enjoys freedom, wearing his new cowboy boots and hat in the famous Stockyards, and being surrounded by the nicest people on Earth! Pinkerton writes regularly for Breitbart, The American Conservative, and The Daily Caller and has written for publications ranging from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Financial Times, The Los Angeles Times, The National Interest, USA Today, National Review, The New Republic, Foreign Affairs,Fortune, The Huffington Post, US News & World Report, The Washington Examiner, The Guardian, andThe Jerusalem Post. He spent more than a decade in the private sector in banking before serving in the public sector. He attended Utah Valley University, where he graduated with a degree in Political Science. Parry previously was an Associate Director in the White House Visitors Office, facilitating tours, large scale events, and assisting the Office of the First Lady. During her time with the campaign, she managed President Trumps Snapchat, reaching millions of daily users, and assisted in optimizing Team Trumps digital presence. Acts of courage and acts of obedience shift history for nations.. Mr. Whitaker is also of counsel with the Graves Garrett law firm. In 2011, he became the Chief of Staff to the co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee. At TPPF, Rollins elevated a small policy organization to a national force and redefined the possibilities for a state-based think tank setting the model and aspiration for AFPI. She then spent 3 years in the Maryland State Government, in the legislature as a Chief of Staff, and the Department of Transportation. and M.A. Beckham previously served in the White House under President Trump as Media Advisor for Regional Communications. The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.. In this role, she handled Executive Roundtable membership, including member outreach, donor prospecting, and call time, and briefing preparation for various attorneys general. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness.. Message frequency varies. Prior to her career in public service, McMahon was the President and later CEO of WWE, INC., which she and her husband, Vince, grew from a small regional corporation to a multinational public company. He is also the founder and president of The Gethsemane Group. Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.. He and the College of the Ozarks have received many recognitions, such as the Above and Beyond Award for support of the Guard and Reserve and the Secretary of Defense Freedom Award. Campana attended Pepperdine University, where she ran track and cross country and received a degree in Economics. Skinner is the W. Glenn Campbell Research Fellow at Stanford Universitys Hoover Institution and a Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation. Additionally, Davis was a presidential appointee to the 1776 Commission. Previously, Jim was Vice President of Government Affairs at Emerson, a diversified global manufacturing and technology company. In these roles, she developed and managed the transformational domestic policy agenda of the Trump Administration, leading to historic achievements for the American people. Glabe is a graduate of Yale Law School and Dartmouth College; he earned a masters degree in defense and strategic studies from Missouri State University. Tsaveras also served as the Facilities Manager for the West Wing & East Wing in the Office of Administration at the White House, running daily operations and providing logistical support to the Presidents events and meetings in the West Wing Cabinet Room and Roosevelt Room. In this role, Tsaveras was responsible for overseeing operations and facilities for the entire White House complex and delivering direct operational and logistical support to the President, First Lady, and White House senior staff. She started her career in the fashion industry, serving as the Events Assistant at The Fashion Group International, NYC, as well as a Communications Assistant at Ana Martins Communications. A noted trash talker on the basketball court, his shots purportedly (by him) always go in. Since July, we have collected nearly 100,000 censorship stories and First Amendment violations from everyday Americans. But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Ryann McEnany is a Tampa, Florida native and serves as the Digital Marketing and Brand Communications Strategist and Engagement Officer at AFPI. In his free time, he enjoys duck and turkey hunting, going to the beach, and golfing with friends. Previously, Perttula served as the Director of Advocacy for International Christian Concern (ICC), where he led the government relations efforts to inform the key legislators on global religious freedom challenges facing Christians and other religious minorities. Andrew James Whitaker is from Nashville, Tennessee, and serves as a Policy Analyst in the Center for Law & Justice at AFPI. BBy providing your information, you become a member of America First Policy Institute and consent to receive emails. Share Watch on Litigation As a Congressman, he was a leading policymaker on national security issues as a member of the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees and as Cybersecurity Chairman on the Homeland Security Committee. With a reliance on Providence, all the more firm and earnest, let us proceed in the great task which events have devolved upon us.. Professor Skinner holds MA and PhD degrees in political science from Harvard University and undergraduate degrees from Spelman College and Sacramento City College. Hoelscher previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers and held several positions within the George W. Bush Administration at the White House and at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this role, Scott briefed President Trump before speeches and document signings and worked closely with senior officials and federal agencies to prepare documents for the Presidents review. Because they change things. Previously, David served in the policy debate world as a founding director of the policy debate team at Concordia-Chicago. He also studied at the Harvard Extension School in International Security Studies. Most recently, he served as National Press Secretary for President Trumps Re-Election Campaign and Principal Deputy Press Secretary and Deputy Assistant to the President in the Trump Administration. Jon Sanders hails from Raleigh, North Carolina, and serves as a Senior Fellow in the Center for American Prosperity at AFPI. An expert on health care pricing, policy, and management, Dr. Bai has testified before House Ways and Means Committee, written for the Wall Street Journal, and published her studies in leading academic journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, and Health Affairs. Progress should mean that we are always changing the world to fit the vision, instead we are always changing the vision.. Zemek l. He enjoys coaching the sports teams of his three sons. He enjoys Hermeneutics, hunting, and traveling the world with his wife of 53 years. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.. Berube served in the White House under President Trump, first in the Office of Presidential Correspondence and later in the Office of Presidential Scheduling and Appointments. Outside of work, Glabe enjoys spending time with his wife and children. She is the Founder and former President of The Polling Company, Inc./WomanTrend, a privately held, woman-owned corporation she operated from 1995 to 2016. The Biden Administration has prioritized everything and everyone ahead of the American people. The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.. Previously, he worked as a client strategy analyst in the digital fundraising space for congressional and gubernatorial campaigns and nonprofit organizations around the country. LEILA FADEL,. Have I not commanded you? The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Ashley Hayek is originally from the small agricultural town of Clovis, California, and serves as AFPIs Chief Engagement Officer. It arises out of a predictable and powerful set of circumstances and opportunities.. Perttula also worked as the Executive Director for the Office of the President at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, where he oversaw the universitys government relations platform, administration for the presidents office, as well as communications and public relations. Most recently, he was the National Security Advisor to former Vice President Mike Pence. He is an avid hunter, pursuing deer, turkey, and pheasants. Doug Hoelscher grew up on a farm near Williams, Iowa, and serves as Chair, American Leadership Initiative & Senior Advisor at AFPI. Previously, he also served as Chief Economist of the White House Council of Economic Advisers and as a visiting professor teaching public economics at Harvard University, Clemson University, and the Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies at the University of Chicago. He also practiced at two large law firms, clerked for a federal appellate judge, and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He previously served as Director of the National Economic Council under President Donald Trump, where he led the domestic and global economic policy agendas. In Tampa, Bondi enjoys watching all the great Tampa Bay sports teams and spending time with her family and rescue dogs. Wilson is a first-generation American and truly loves this beautiful world, having visited 25 countries and counting. Mike has more than 40 years of experience in campaigns, public affairs, and business consulting. Dr.Kiron K. Skinner is from Chicago, Illinois, and serves as a Member of the Board of Academic Advisors at AFPI. Sims spearheaded the Administrations messaging for some of its most notable accomplishments, including the successful passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) will advance policies that nurture America's experimental spirit. Previously, Overton was a general surgery resident at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a physician advocate for price and quality transparency in healthcare through Restoring Medicine. Hudson brings decades of senior-level experience, including 13 years as Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill to four Members of Congress and service as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to Senior Counselor . Jeffery currently serves as the Frances D. Rasmus and Jerome A. Castellini Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame (USA) and as Professor of Macroeconometrics at Tilburg University (NL). The Honorable Robert Wilkie is from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and serves as a Distinguished Fellow in the Center for American Security at AFPI. Our guiding principles are liberty, free enterprise, national greatness, American military superiority, foreign-policy engagement in the American interest, and the primacy of American workers, families, and communities in all . She is also the Taube Professor for International Relations and Politics at Carnegie Mellon Universitys Institute for Politics and Strategy. Buchan has written numerous articles on the geopolitics of energy and domestic energy policy for leading sector publications, including Newsweek, The National Interest, RealClearEnergy, and The Hill. Mocarski previously worked at the White House under President Trump in the Communications office, Cabinet Affairs, and Political Affairs, where she helped build communications and coalition-building strategies. When not working, Law and his wife, Torrey, are kept busy by our two daughters and Irish doodle puppy, though they try to find time to travel, enjoy the D.C. restaurant scene, and cheer on the Nationals and Capitals. Pam Bondi is from Tampa, Florida, and serves as the Chair for the Constitutional Litigation Partnership, and Co-Chair of the Center for Law and Justice at AFPI. Price most recently worked in the United States House of Representatives as a Staff Assistant for Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida, Previously, Price interned for the White House Domestic Policy Council and the Office of American Innovation. Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.. In 2008, he served as a senior adviser to Mike Huckabees presidential campaign. He earned a Bachelor of Science in History from Kent State in 1959, a Master of Arts in Arts and Education from the University of Iowa in 1961, and has received numerous honorary doctorate degrees. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. He most recently served as China Program Coordinator at the Center for Security Policy, building the program from the ground up, and has held research and communications roles in the national security policy space for more than a decade. During medical school, Overton was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to serve on the University of New Mexico (UNM) Board of Regents, which included fiduciary and full-voting responsibilities for all business and clinical operations of the university and health system. Joseph Lavorgna was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and serves as a Senior Fellow at AFPI. Before entering public service, Lotter spent 13 years as a producer and manager for television stations across the country. Sam currently resides in Washington, D.C., and in his free time he likes to watch the Buffalo Bills win the AFC East and the Sabres avoid last place. Bondi was also a strong champion for the First Step Act, which helps formerly incarcerated inmates re-enter society safely and prevents recidivism. Schindler received a degree in philosophy in comparative religion from Colorado State University. Jorge Martinez is from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and serves as Hispanic Outreach Strategist & Spanish Spokesperson at AFPI. Turner formerly served as a Texas state representative for the 33rd District, which includes part of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. Before joining AFPI, Davis was an Account Executive at ATHOS PR. Pingel enjoys creative writing, Bible studies, cooking, competitive shooting, and exploring nature. Steven Smith is an Office of American Innovation at The White House based in Washington, District of Columbia. Most recently, he served as the Chief Domestic Economist and Senior Adviser at the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.. Yates TV career began in 1980 at age 12 on Ed Walkers WJLA AM Washington show, after winning a coloring contest sponsored by the Muppets, Woodward & Lothrop, and The Washington Post. Ashley most recently served on the Trump-Pence 2020 presidential campaign as the Director of External Affairs and Development for the Trump Victory Finance Committee. He then directly matriculated into the Writing Seminars graduate program, earning a Master of Arts, and then earned his Master of Fine Arts at New York University while teaching there. Martin Marks considers South Florida his home, and serves as a Senior Advisor for the American Leadership Initiative. McEnany most recently worked for the Trump-Pence 2020 presidential campaign as a Social Media Strategist. The America First Policy Institute today issued the below statement from its President and CEO, Brooke Rollins, following a New York prosecutor indicting former President Donald J. Trump: March 30, 2023 STATEMENT: Rick Perry on the Passage of H.R. In 1996, the Holtz Charitable Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, was formed. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people.. Nataliealso spent eight years leading an in-house graphic design department for an aviation consulting firm. He serves as AFPIs Director of the Center for American Freedom. In her free time, you can find Sam enjoying a nice cup of black coffee. Zemek has degrees from Yale University and the National Defense University and conducted advanced studies with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When Price is not focused on politics or his studies, he enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys compete every Sunday. Jacob Olidort is from Queens and Manhattan, New York, and serves as the Director of the Center for American Security at AFPI and as Director of AFPIs Middle East Peace Project. Mr. Carter also served in the Bush Administration, as a senior staff member on the Senate Budget Committee, and as an advisor to several U.S. senators. Blackwell also currently serves as a Senior Fellow for Human Rights and Constitutional Governance at the Family Research Council. You may choose to look the other way but you can never say again that you did not know.. Before DHS, Zemek was served as Chief of Staff for the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Michael Faulkender is the Deans Professor of Finance at the University of Marylands Smith School of Business, an institution where he also served from 2008 to 2017, and is AFPI's Chief Economist. In this role, Lawson handled matters as diverse as deceptive marketing, enforcement of financial regulations, and data security. The time is always right to do what is right.. She served as pastor of this church for 22 years, and during that time, Paula White Ministries was launched and became a global media and outreach ministry. During the Trump Administration, Whitaker served as a Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention, a Special Advisor to the Executive Secretary for Secretary Wolfs Briefing Book, and finally, as the Deputy White House. The round pegs in the square holes. The youngest of five siblings, and an aunt to three, Gloria is most appreciative of her family. He is an analyst and practitioner with experience at various levels of politics, policy, media, and national security affairs. Rosenblatt has spent several years working on Republican campaigns and in federal and state government, most recently, in his home state of Maryland, where he managed legislative correspondence. When hes not studying, he enjoys running, boxing, and spending time with friends. Perttula and Barbarah love being involved in the local church as well as cheering on their favorite NFL teams. ), the Jersey shore, and Italian restaurants. In addition to his work with the pro-life community, Chris serves as the President of Kids Against Hunger and Ignite Outreach, where he seeks to empower human dignity around the world. Yates served as chairman of the Idaho Republican Party from August 2014 to April 2017 and as co-chair of the 2016 Republican Platform Subcommittee on National Security. Brewer was a team captain for the NFLs Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. Smith served on the team that passed the First Step Act, a historic bipartisan criminal justice reform bill, and was heavily involved in the successes of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, and the COVID-19 rapid response operations team. His global charity efforts have delivered millions in emergency aid and currently provide programs to thousands living in extreme poverty. Governments view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. Jindal has a well-earned reputation as one of Americas most successful public sector executives and one of the boldest innovators in the healthcare and education sectors. Abi Dills is from Thousand Oaks, California, and serves as Executive Assistant to Chad Wolf and Policy Analyst, Center for Opportunity Now at AFPI. Sherk and his wife, Jill, live in Northern Virginia with three beloved children who teach their parents to ponder inscrutable questions like how much drawing can go on the walls before we have to repaint them?, A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.. He previously served as President of Radio Free Asia and Professor in the Practice of International Business and Politics at Boise State University. He was also the Office Manager for the 2016 Trump Campaign headquarters in Trump Tower, New York. During his time in office, Allen chaired both the Michigan State Senate and the House Commerce Committee, and also chaired the Senior and Veterans Affairs Committee. Wallace is attending Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, and pursuing his undergraduate degree in public administration online. Yates was a candidate for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in Idahos May 2018 primary. Previously, Steven was a Member at Near Space. Casey has received awards and fellowships from the Manhattan Institute, the National Science Foundation, Wolfram Research, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Smith-Richardson Foundation, and the John M. Olin Foundation. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan research institute. If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.. Hayek is a political strategist with over 15 years of experience in political, non-profit, and organization consulting, most recently serving on the Trump-Pence 2020 presidential campaign as the National Coalitions Director. Holtz is the father of four children, grandparent to nine children, and he currently resides in Orlando, Florida. Its what you know for sure that just aint so.. In January 2021, Sands received the Department of Defenses highest civilian honor, the Medal for Distinguished Public Service, for her work to increase security in the high north while countering Russia and China. Prior to joining the Trump Administration, Lighthizer was a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP (Skadden), where he practiced international trade law for over 30 years. In 2021 he was named Chairman of the Board at 2ndVote Advisers, an investment firm formed in response to the stakeholder capitalism and environmental and social governance movements. When hes not in class, Alec can be found cheering on his beloved Horned Frogs, playing as much golf as possible, and spending time with his friends and family. He is married to Juliana, a California native, and overly proud of his Golden Retriever, Maverick. Mushegan attends Texas Christian University (TCU) where he is majoring in Political Science with a double minor in International Economics and History. Prior to joining the administration, he served as Press Secretary to the Vice President during the 2016 presidential campaign and transition. During this time, she provided graphic design services as a subcontractor for prime consultants on various contracts within the engineering and consulting industries that directly supported government entities. He graduated from the University of Iowa summa cum laude. Prior to his service at DHS, he spent over 10 years in the private sector helping clients manage risks and earlier in his career worked on Capitol Hill. Most recently, she started a new business, KAConsulting LLC, which provides clients advice, polling, and media training. At OMB, he served as the Chief Management Officer of the federal government and helped federal agencies respond in a coordinated manner to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, Cole interned in the U.S. House of Representatives for Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24). Wilson used her unique skillset to cultivate relationships with key community stakeholders to bolster grassroots support for President Trump and crafted, staffed, and oversaw critical campaign events featuring these high-level supporters and leaders. Between September 2017 and May 2019, he served as a Member of President Trump's Council of Economic Advisers. Conway holds a law degree, with honors, from George Washington University Law Center and completed her undergraduate studies at Trinity College and Oxford University. When she is not globetrotting, Wilson enjoys eating medium rare steaks and listening to music. Boldness, be my friend; arm me, audacity, from head to foot.. Previously, she was an Executive Assistant at CURE and a Digital Strategist for Olympic Media. Clingenpeel is an Alaskan through and through and is most at home among the mountains whether hes skiing, running, fishing, camping, or mushing. Steve Moore is from Winnetka, Illinois, and serves as a Co-Chair of the Save America Coalition led by AFPI. He enjoys coaching the sports teams of his three sons. She was previously a White House Intern with the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs during the Summer of 2020, where she helped coordinate between state and local leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to joining AFPI, Wolf served as Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the third-largest federal department in the U.S. Government. By checking the opt in box, you consent to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages. They have two adult children. If we maintain our faith in God, love of freedom, and superior global air power, the future looks good., Ge Bai is from Luoyang, China, and serves as a Member on AFPIs Board of Academic Advisors. Mulligan has written widely on discrepancies between economic analysis and conventional wisdom. Previously, Marc served as Director of Strategic Communications for the Trump-Pence 2020 campaign. He previously served in the Trump White House as Associate Director for National Security in the Office of Presidential Personnel, where his portfolio included the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Energy, and the Intelligence Community. She has worked on development teams at many of Washingtons leading principled organizations, helping to raise millions of dollars in funding for think tanks, advocacy organizations, and public interest legal groups. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reports that in FY 2021, agencies dismissed approximately 4,000 tenured employees for poor performance or misconduct (n.d.). degrees in political science from the University of Alberta. Campbells research covers macroeconomics, industrial organization, and econometrics. Natalie also ran and operated her own business for four years. A nation that fails to honor its heroes, soon will have no heroes to honor.. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice and Strategic Intelligence from Liberty University, along with a masters degree in International Relations. Perry earned distinction early in his life as an Eagle Scout and he was one of the first in his family to go to college, earning a degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and a Yell Leader. Growing up, Forrester was a competitive ballroom dancer and instructor, trained in swing with an emphasis on the South Carolina State Dance, the Carolina Shag. For the past 37 years, White-Cain has worked across the world in almost 200 countries, ministering, fighting for religious freedom and humanitarian rights, and advocating for the voiceless. He was also the Executive Director for FACT, The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust, an ethics and accountability watchdog, from 2014 to 2017. Dills also completed the White House Internship program and was a legal intern for the Federal Communications Commission. Previously Clingenpeel helped lead an Alaska-based nonprofit organization focused on U.S. Arctic policy, worked on various Alaska political campaigns, conducted field research in East Africa for a development project, and even spent a summer training 70 Iditarod racing sled dogs on a remote Alaska glacier. [3] Outside of work he enjoys reading about the lives of the saints, playing basketball, and spending time with his family of eight. His tenure in the college presidency is among the longest in the United States. Rosenblatt earned a bachelors degree in economics from the University of Maryland.