Donald Trump is the featured speaker at the America First Policy Institute, a nonprofit formed to promote the ideas that would have been on the agenda for a second Trump term. Gloria most recently interned with the State Department, serving two consecutive summers at the United States Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine in the Security Attach division. Before DHS, Zemek was served as Chief of Staff for the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Most recently, he served as the sixth Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under President Donald Trump. Text STOP to opt-out or HELP for help. He is the author or editor of seven books. Jacob Sagert is from Dallas, Texas, and serves as a Policy Analyst in the Center for American Freedom at AFPI. Alexandra Kirschbaum is from Macon, Georgia, and serves as both Case Manager for the Constitutional Litigation Partnership and Policy Analyst for the Center for the American Child at AFPI. In his free time, Lawson enjoys reading history books, listening to operas, and chauffeuring his three children to their various engagements. Bondi is a partner at Ballard Partners Washington, D.C. office, where she chairs the firms corporate regulatory practice. The round pegs in the square holes. Andrew Puzder is from Brentwood, Tennessee, and serves as a Senior Fellow 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 . In his free time, Whitaker enjoys traveling, being on the water, riding horses, and hiking, and he regularly returns to Tennessee to spend time with his family and friends. Perry also served Texas as Lt. The misfits. 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. Prior to his nomination and confirmation as DNI, Ratcliffe served in Congress for over five years as the U.S. Representative for the 4th Congressional District of Texas. McMahon served in President Donald Trumps Cabinet as Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Despite her relentless commitment to work, she is devoted to her family, juggling it all in her best stilettos. Steven Smith is an Office of American Innovation at The White House based in Washington, District of Columbia. 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. She is married to legendary singer/songwriter Jonathan Cain of the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Journey and recites his daily motto of Dont Stop Believin while riding horses and having the time of her life with her family. He also enjoys Buffalo sports, golfing with friends, and cooking Sunday Sauce. AFPI exists to advance policies that put the American people first. Dr. Faulkender previously served as Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, advising the Secretary on domestic and international economic issues. She also loves working with children and served as a private family assistant and nanny. Most recently, she started a new business, KAConsulting LLC, which provides clients advice, polling, and media training. Rollins graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development and was the first female to be elected student body president. He regularly appears on several national TV and radio stations. Senator Ted Cruz, served as Elections Committee Clerk & Counsel of the Texas House of Representatives, COO of the Harris County Republican Party, and was a commercial litigation attorney at Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP. Jeremiah Wallace is from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and serves as a Development Coordinator at AFPI. [2] This figure represents approximately one-quarter of 1 percent of the federal government's 1.6 million tenured employees. We must Take On Big Tech! I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress.. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.. AFPI exists to advance policies that put the American people first. Puzder isa frequent lecturer on economics and politics for various groups and associations as well as at colleges and universities. Prior to joining AFPI, Lighthizer served as the 18th United States Trade Representative (USTR) under President Donald Trump. On Dec. 3, 2020 Lou was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to our society by President Donald Trump. Never give innever, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.. At various points in the past twenty years, Professor Skinner has served on the US Defense Departments Defense Policy Board and Defense Business Board, the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel, the National Academies Committee on Behavioral and Social Science Research to Improve Intelligence Analysis for National Security, and the National Security Education Board. Bobby Jindal is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and currently serves as the Chair of the Center for a Healthy America at AFPI. Schieffelin and her husband, David, a Harvard graduate, are the proud parents of daughters Lou and Knox. Dr.Kiron K. Skinner is from Chicago, Illinois, and serves as a Member of the Board of Academic Advisors at AFPI. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education awarded Davis with the E. Burr Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant and lasting impact on the field of institutional advancement. He even was drawn upon at times to run the televised White House press briefings. 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. His not-so-secret dream would be to attend a tennis match featuring Roger Federer. As long as we are unified, the tyrants we are against do not stand a chance because we are Americans who kneel to God and no one else.. Vasquez graduated from Concordia University Irvine, majoring in history and political thought, with a minor in law and politics. 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. 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. Let all the ends thou aimst at be thy countrys, thy Gods and Truths. He was also the Office Manager for the 2016 Trump Campaign headquarters in Trump Tower, New York. He is also a member of the Washington University Law Schools Board of Advisors, the State Financial Officers Foundations National Advisory Committee, and the Advisory Board at Prager University. Casey is a Professor in Economics at the College at the University of Chicago; he received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago in 1993. He previously served as Director of the National Economic Council under President Donald Trump, where he led the domestic and global economic policy agendas. A former baseball player until an injury ended his career, Martinez has a passion for coaching his sons teams, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends. It aint what you dont know that gets you into trouble. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) will advance policies that nurture America's experimental spirit. In this role, she handled Executive Roundtable membership, including member outreach, donor prospecting, and call time, and briefing preparation for various attorneys general. Currently, White-Cain serves as Senior Pastor at City of Destiny. Kellogg is a highly decorated, retired three-star Army General and has extensive experience in the military and international business. Cliff Sims is from Birmingham, Alabama and serves as a Senior Fellow in AFPI's Center for American Security. He has also written numerous Op-Eds and blog entries for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, the Chicago Tribune, blogsupplyanddemand.com, and other blogs and periodicals. It drives their parents nuts. Fleitz served in U.S. national security positions for 25 years with the CIA, DIA, the Department of State and the House Intelligence Committee staff. He previously served as a Special Assistant to the President in the Domestic Policy Council (DPC) in the White House, where he coordinated and oversaw DPCs policy portfolio across a number of agencies and issues, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice. Jessica Hart Steinmann is from Houston, Texas, and serves as AFPIs General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Directors. She then spent 3 years in the Maryland State Government, in the legislature as a Chief of Staff, and the Department of Transportation. Wilson is a first-generation American and truly loves this beautiful world, having visited 25 countries and counting. 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. McEnany graduated from the University of Florida with a Master of Science in Sport Management, specializing in Athlete Development, and a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications. Prior to her work at the White House, she co-founded one of the fastest growing and largest churches in the nation, which currently has over 28,000 members. Paula White-Cain was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and serves as the Chair of the Center for American Values at AFPI. Lavorgna is also the Chief Economist of the Americas at Natixis, a firm he joined after serving as Special Assistant to the President and Chief Economist of the National Economic Council during the Trump Administration. An ardent philatelist, Zais has been married for 42 years to Susan. Bondi served on the Presidents Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission under President Donald Trump, where she worked alongside other national leaders in areas of drug prevention, interdiction, and treatment. Lindberg has a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Policy, both from the University of Maryland. What you leave behind is not what is engraved on stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.. Doug Hoelscher grew up on a farm near Williams, Iowa, and serves as Chair, American Leadership Initiative & Senior Advisor at AFPI. Hemenway earned his degree in cybersecurity from the University of Virginia, graduating with highest distinction. He spent more than a decade in the private sector in banking before serving in the public sector. Dills and her husband Jacob live in Falls Church, Virginia, and she spends her weekends trying to cook like Julia Child, reading, and entertaining friends. Ambassador to South Africa. She is currently pursuing her masters degree in Global Security at Johns Hopkins University. During her tenure at the Womens Bureau, she focused the agency on issues of childcare, paid family leave, and grants to support women in apprenticeship. Clingenpeel most recently served as the Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). 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. Jerry C. Davis, Ph.D. is from Hartwell, Georgia, and serves as a Senior Advisor for AFPIs Center for 1776. James Baehr grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, but currently resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, and serves as AFPIs Senior Fellow for the Center for 1776. Davis previously served as the President of the American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities. They push the human race forward. He moved with his family to Los Angeles in 1998. Connelly has a wide array of life experiences that contribute to his effectiveness as a highly sought-after speaker on various topics. The son of dryland cotton farmers, he currently serves as the Chair of the Center for Energy & Environment at AFPI. 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. The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Jason Allen is from rural Michigan and serves as Michigan Policy Advisor in the Center for Election Integrity 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 . Schieffelin has channeled her expansive entrepreneurial career in sourcing, manufacturing, financing, and distribution toward the empowerment of our Nations workforce and the spirit of the American Worker. Olidort previously was a Soref Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and taught at George Washington University and American University. Liberty does not exist in the absence of morality.. She also acted as the liaison between DPC and the Office of the First Ladys policy team and frequently helped coordinate policy rollouts for the two teams. He and his wife, Brittany Thune Lindberg, have two great kids, John Mark and Lucy. Its what you know for sure that just aint so.. Martin has also served as the Editor-at-Large for a glossy imprint of the New York Observer. She received her degree from Covenant College in 2016 in international studies, and after working in New York at an immigration law firm, she spent time as a staffer in Congress, working in the office of (Ret.) Her reporting largely focuses on cultural and social issues such as gender ideology, education, and religious liberty. Sherk previously served as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy on the White House Domestic Policy Council under President Donald Trump. Its about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. Before that, Dr. Pidluzny was an associate professor of political science and the political science program coordinator at Morehead State University, where he taught for 10 years and served as the elected faculty regent from 2017 to 2019. ), the Jersey shore, and Italian restaurants. Message and data rates may apply. 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. Panebianco graduated from Antonin Scalia Law School in May 2022 with his Juris Doctorate. Cate nurtured her passion for politics at a young age, volunteering for local, state, and federal campaigns. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness.. He was also the Executive Director for FACT, The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust, an ethics and accountability watchdog, from 2014 to 2017. The Director for the Center for Energy & Environment will work with the Chief Policy Officer, Center Chair, Center Vice-Chair, Board of Academic Advisors, and the Center Advisory Board, among other leaders of the Institute, and stakeholders to develop the Institute's strategic vision and operational plans and manage the execution of AFPI's energy Dr. Jonathan Pidluzny, Ph.D., is originally from Alberta, Canada, and serves as the Director of Higher Education Reform at AFPI. In 2019, she served as an intern in the White House Office of American Innovation. He holds a masters degree in economics with a minor in statistics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and language from North Carolina State University, a left brain/right brain confluence that sometimes causes him to drop favorite quotes from literature amid a dry policy discussion. He graduated from the University of Iowa summa cum laude. He started his journey with CKE as founder Carl Karchers personal attorney in 1986; Puzder became CEO in 2000 and led the company out of serious financial difficulties. He also is a veteran and volunteers for many youth-related programs. A noted trash talker on the basketball court, his shots purportedly (by him) always go in. In these roles, she developed and managed the transformational domestic policy agenda of the Trump Administration, leading to historic achievements for the American people. In partnership with the law firm of Boyden Liked by Ashley Hayek Join now to see. Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.. He is named after his immigrant grandfather and also married to an immigrant (Joana) and wants to preserve the promise of America for future generations, most especially his children Jimmy, William, and Martin. Dr. Kevin Hassett is from Greenfield, Massachusetts, and serves as Chair of AFPIs Board of Academic Advisors. Perry married his childhood sweetheart, Anita, in 1982. We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars. Chase previously served as Operations Manager on the Trump-Pence 2020 presidential campaign, where she spearheaded all event operations for the Vice President of the United States and the Second Family. Sam was a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) D1 student-athlete and NCAA Conference Champion at the University of North Florida, where she majored in political data and international studies while minoring in Spanish. Pacienza grew up under the ministry of Dr. Kennedy and was mentored by him throughout high school and college. Brewer resides in Florida with his wife, Cortney, and has four children: Jared, Laesha, Jackson, and Zayah. Following her father and grandfathers footsteps, Sands was the third generation in her family to practice chiropractic in Pennsylvania. Continued article: Our Mission: Kittleson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Arts in Public Administration from California State Polytechnic University. 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. Jack Brewer was raised in Grapevine, Texas, and serves as the Chair of the Center for Opportunity Now, and Vice-Chair of the Center for 1776 at AFPI. She led space policy and child welfare policy for DPC and helped coordinate various activities of the DPC team. You cannot succeed without believing in yourself, and that belief is completely under your control.. Jindals agenda included top-to-bottom reformation and privatization of the state-run charity hospital and the states healthcare payer systems. . Previously, Zemek served at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as Assistant Secretary (acting) for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention, where he oversaw strategy and policy related to combating violent extremists, aviation security, international information sharing, and identity management. He previously served as an Assistant to the President and Director of White House Intergovernmental Affairs under President Donald Trump, where he was the Administrations primary liaison to the nations governors, lieutenant governors, attorneys general, and other state, local, and tribal leaders. Buchan recently served as the Director for International Economic Policy on the National Economic Council, where he contributed to the Trump Administrations energy and environmental policy and developed the administrations strategy for European energy security. A Moorhead native and former deputy sheriff, he earned his bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi and a masters degree in Political Science from Mississippi College, where he also received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree. Shirkman previously served as the Senior Assistant to the President for Donor Relations at The Heritage Foundation where he worked with major gift donors in the Northeast and Southwest regions of the country. Fred Fleitz was chief of staff of the National Security Council in the Trump administration and . In this role, he assisted Rollins with the overall operations for over 40 members of the Council. He enjoys Hermeneutics, hunting, and traveling the world with his wife of 53 years. Before that, he interned for former Congressman Steve Watkins of Kansas and the House Small Business Committee. He is a frequent speaker and has taught at The George Washington University and at Johns Hopkins University. When she is not globetrotting, Wilson enjoys eating medium rare steaks and listening to music. Previously, Glabe served as Acting Under Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where he led a 200-person team focused on issues including cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and economic security. 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. Davis is a recipient of the Lee Greenwood Patriot Award, presented by Helping a Hero. Chief Of Staff. Scott Glabe is from Columbia, Missouri, and serves as a Senior Fellow in the Center for Homeland Security and Immigration at AFPI. By checking the opt in box, you consent to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages. 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. Kudlow describes himself as a Reagan supply-sider and is a staunch advocate for free markets, tax cuts, and deregulation. Martinez oversaw public relations activities, advocacy initiatives, investor relations, strategic partnership and alliances, The Fortress Academy and The Fortress Initiative, Augment America, and the development of the York Plan 2.0 Innovation District. Zemek l. He enjoys coaching the sports teams of his three sons. In her free time, Cate enjoys volunteering at local schools, teaching spin classes, and drinking obscene amounts of caffeine. Growing up, Cypher was a top-3 nationally ranked equestrian and a member of a multi-national championship water ski team. In addition to his time with the Attorney General, Lawsons public service in Florida also included serving as Deputy Chief of the Economic Crime Unit for the State Attorneys Office in Tampa, Florida. His global charity efforts have delivered millions in emergency aid and currently provide programs to thousands living in extreme poverty. Rigas holds an M.A. It aint about how hard you hit. . Since July, we have collected nearly 100,000 censorship stories and First Amendment violations from everyday Americans. Perttula completed his masters in business administration in 2013 at Southeastern University and was named the most outstanding graduate of his class. During his time at ICC, he traveled to Nigeria and Pakistan, where he worked with government and civil society leaders to promote religious freedom. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.. He is currently pursuing his doctorate at the Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.. One of the proudest moments of her life was getting to wear the Team USA jersey for 2 years in two different sports (Beach Volleyball, Volleyball). 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. 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. Moore regularly provides clients with a deepened understanding of the shifts in our global economy. He is also the founder of the Club for Growth, and economist at the Heritage Foundation, and the author of six books including Trumponomics. 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. He has more than 30 years of experience as an economist and is a leading thinker on the impact of government on business. Cypher most recently worked for First Lady Melania Trump as Special Assistant to the President and Director of Media Affairs. Wallace is attending Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, and pursuing his undergraduate degree in public administration online. She has appeared on various media outlets, includingABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, HBO, Comedy Central, MTV, and Fox News Channel. When it is too tough for them, its just right for us.. There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.. America First Policies, the Nonprofit Run by Trump Strategists, Spends Millions from Secret Donors Promoting Kavanaugh and Other Priorities The social welfare group has spent millions of dollars to promote President Trump's SCOTUS nominees and his proposals to roll back immigration, taxes, and healthcare. There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesnt mind who gets the credit.. He is in his fifth year serving as President of the Log Cabin Republicans of Washington, D.C. Savit holds a B.A. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius.". He graduated from Samford University with a BA in religion and from Knox Seminary with a masters in divinity. Bondi splits her time between Tampa and Washington, D.C, where she is on the Board of Trustees for the Kennedy Center. Before that, he ran for and was elected South Carolinas 17th State Superintendent of Education, the second Republican to hold that office. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she majored in Political Science and International Studies and also studied Spanish and Italian. After receiving both his bachelors and masters degrees from Xavier University, Blackwell became a professor there for many years. Zais and Susan have six grandchildren between the ages of three and 10. We have it in our power to begin the world over again., Allison Schuster is from Clarendon Hills, Illinois, and serves as a Communications Specialist and Policy Advisor to the Center for Education Opportunity at AFPI. John Ratcliffe grew up in Mount Prospect, Illinois, and serves as a co-Chair of the Center for American Security. Bai is currently a Professor of Accounting at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and Professor of Health Policy & Management (joint) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Before heading CFPL, Sanders was the director of regulatory studies at Locke, where he also served as research editor. He received a bachelors degree in international political economy from the University of Texas at Dallas and an M.P.P degree from Pepperdines School of Public Policy in Malibu, California. Bernhardt also led the effort to enact the Great American Outdoors Act, which established the most consequential dedicated funding for maintaining critical facilities and infrastructure at our national parks, wildlife refuges, and recreational facilities in history. 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. 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. If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance.. After earning her Juris Doctor with honors at the University of Texas School of Law, she served as Governor Rick Perrys policy director before running the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) for 15 years. During his time at DHS, he successfully navigated numerous global and domestic challenges to the nations security, including COVID-19, civil unrest, numerous border and immigration crises, historic natural disasters, and threats to global aviation security. 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. He also is the director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life (CFPL) at the John Locke Foundation, where he works to protect and expand freedom in the vital areas of agriculture, energy, and the environment. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.. He is a Distinguished Professor of Economics, and Director of the Ettinger Family Program in Macroeconomic Research at UCLA, where he has taught since 1999. He is the author or editor of seven books. If you too would like to join in this fight, join us at TakeOnBigTech.com. Fleitz holds a B.A. Overton loves living in our nations capital and enjoys traveling to see family and friends around the country, especially going back home, where she gets her fill of New Mexico red and green chile and can improve her favorite new hobby golf in the bright blue skies and sunshine of the high desert.
