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. She now lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, with her husband and three children. 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. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she majored in Political Science and International Studies and also studied Spanish and Italian. Zais most recently served as President Donald J. Trumps Deputy Secretary of Education and, for a short period, as Acting Secretary. 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. The Biden Administration has prioritized everything and everyone ahead of the American people. Campana attended Pepperdine University, where she ran track and cross country and received a degree in Economics. McEnany most recently worked for the Trump-Pence 2020 presidential campaign as a Social Media Strategist. Olidort received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, magna cum laude, from Brandeis University, his Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University, and his Master of Arts and doctorate in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he assisted in negotiating the CARES Act and was the senior Treasury official who led the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). After her service in the Trump Administration, she served as Chair of the America First Action SuperPAC, and America First Policy, LLC. He holds an Honors degree from Wake Forest University, a Juris Doctor from Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, a Master of Laws in international and comparative law from Georgetown University, and a masters in strategic studies from the United States Army War College. ), the Jersey shore, and Italian restaurants. AFPI exists to advance policies that put the American people first. Clingenpeel started at the CEA in 2018 and worked predominately on tax, energy, labor, international & domestic macroeconomic policy, and the economic response to the pandemic. America was not built on fear. In her college years, Beckham was an avid sailor and painter. When Bondi took office, Florida was referred to as the pill mill capital of the United States, and in her first legislative session she successfully advanced reforms to eliminate unscrupulous doctors and clinics operating in Florida. Prior to joining AFPI, Lighthizer served as the 18th United States Trade Representative (USTR) under President Donald Trump. The brave man inattentive to his duty is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.. He was a member of the Presidential Transition Team and the Trump campaign policy team. Senator. Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.. His time at AFPI began as a development intern and was extended upon getting hired full-time during his internship. The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.. America First Policy Institute. Better to dare mighty things and fail than to live in a grey twilight where there is neither victory nor defeat.. Message and data rates may apply. She enjoys public speaking and competed on Patrick Henry Colleges varsity Moot Court team. 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. 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. Kellogg has wide-ranging experience in Europe, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Pingel enjoys creative writing, Bible studies, cooking, competitive shooting, and exploring nature. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.. As a national leader in trade and export policy, Lindberg sits on the Board of Directors for the National Association of District Export Councils and advises several companies on securing Americas supply of critical minerals and rare earths. He has served as a CTO, CSO, CMO, Director of Marketing, SVP Marketing, Data and Strategy, and V.P. 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. . Kittleson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Master of Arts in Public Administration from California State Polytechnic University. Steven Smith is an Office of American Innovation at The White House based in Washington, District of Columbia. Previously, Moore served as a Senior Economic Adviser to President Donald J. Trump, where he focused on tax reform, regulatory reform, and energy policy. He is the recipient of the prestigious Eisenhower Fellowship, as well as the Missourian Award, one of the states highest honors. Steve Smith is from Dayton, Ohio, serves as AFPIs Chief of Staff, Interim Chief Operations Officer; Director, Center for New Frontiers. Dr. Kevin Hassett is from Greenfield, Massachusetts, and serves as Chair of AFPIs Board of Academic Advisors. Dr. Chris Leader is from Atlanta, Georgia, and serves as the Chief Advisor for the Center for the American Dream at AFPI. He is also the host of Kudlow on Fox Business and The Larry Kudlow Show on WABC Talk Radio. Before DHS, Zemek was served as Chief of Staff for the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Sims was previously Special Assistant to the President and Director of White House Message Strategy under President Trump. Under his leadership, CKE expanded to more than 3,800 restaurants globally. Governor Bryant resides in Hazlehurst, Mississippi with his wife Deborah. 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). 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. He is married to Juliana, a California native, and overly proud of his Golden Retriever, Maverick. Progress should mean that we are always changing the world to fit the vision, instead we are always changing the vision.. He received his undergraduate degree in 2017 from St. Josephs College, completing four majors in the same number of years. A dedicated Hoosiers, Colts and Cubs fan, Lotter graduated from Ball State University, where he majored in Telecommunications and Political Science. Perry is a veteran of the United States Air Force, having flown C-130 tactical airlift aircraft in Europe and the Middle East and remains passionate about supporting the active duty and veteran community. In this role, she handled Executive Roundtable membership, including member outreach, donor prospecting, and call time, and briefing preparation for various attorneys general. It aint about how hard you hit. Adam W. Schindler was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and serves as Chief Digital Officer at AFPI. 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. Previously, she was an Executive Assistant at CURE and a Digital Strategist for Olympic Media. He graduated from the University of Iowa summa cum laude. Text STOP to opt-out or HELP for help. America First Policy Her work has been widely featured in ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, Los Angeles Times, NBC, New York Times, NPR, PBS, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and other media outlets and used in government regulations and congressional testimonies. He has a lifelong love of Israel and the ancient near-east and has worked with the Israeli Knesset and U.S. government leaders to host Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast events in Jerusalem, Dallas, and San Antonio, Texas. Cole Mushegan is from Keller, Texas, and serves as a Policy Analyst in the Center for 1776. As a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, Wesley received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. Miller has worked on numerous campaigns in his home state of Georgia and in Iowa, including the Trump campaigns of 2016 and 2020. Kellogg and his wife, Paige, have three children, and love nothing more than having their four grandchildren stay with them and spoil them with anything they want. He resides with his family and dog, Wrigley, in the Washington, D.C. area. 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. Economist. Tsaveras received a degree in Political Science from Liberty University and is an Eagle Scout. The America First Policy Institute established the Constitutional Litigation Partnership to restore the most fundamental rights of all Americans. It also supports. Prior to AFPI, Renee served as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy under President Donald J. Trump. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Cypher also worked at the law firm Hogan Lovells, for U.S. An experienced trade negotiator and litigator, Lighthizer has dedicated his life working for equitable trade enforcement for the U.S. and has an impressive record of fighting for American workers, farmers, manufacturers, and businesses. In this role, he was also the Policy Coordinator for the team and was the primary liaison with the Office of the Staff Secretary. You can view our Privacy Policy and Mobile Terms of Service here. They're not fond of rules. He has a passion for seeing the Church equip gospel-centered, culture-shaping Christians who build the city of God in the midst of the city of man. 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. In that role, Hudson was responsible for overseeing staff on the Domestic Policy Council to develop and execute the presidents domestic policy initiatives. 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. Previously, she was appointed to President Donald J. Trumps Economic Advisory Council, and in 2017, President Trump called on Sands to represent the United States as the Ambassador to Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Yates was a candidate for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in Idahos May 2018 primary. She oversaw natural disaster recovery efforts and helped improve the way the SBA connected small businesses to capital, counseling, and government contracts. When she is not globetrotting, Wilson enjoys eating medium rare steaks and listening to music. Trump alumni think tank joins forces with America First Works dark Smith recently served as a Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House Office of American Innovation and the Domestic Policy Council, where he developed, led, and managed the policy strategy of over 40 team members. A native New Yorker, Lavorgna holds an economics degree from Vassar College. Ingle spent several years working in the federal government in both media affairs and communications. He began his professional career at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as an economist in the Monetary Analysis & Projections Division. Richard Lawson is from Tampa, Florida, and serves as Executive Director of the Constitutional Litigation Partnership. He served at the White House in the Office of Management and Budget, and, later, joined the White House Press Office under President Donald Trump, where he served as press wrangler. A noted trash talker on the basketball court, his shots purportedly (by him) always go in. Cate nurtured her passion for politics at a young age, volunteering for local, state, and federal campaigns. Schindler received a degree in philosophy in comparative religion from Colorado State University. He is the author or editor of seven books. , was published in April 2018. Jindal used his two terms as Governor of Louisiana to rebuild and diversify the states economy and financial footing in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 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 greatest beneficiaries of capitalism are those at the bottom of the income ladder.. Hemenway earned his degree in cybersecurity from the University of Virginia, graduating with highest distinction. He is a frequent columnist for the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, and other media. His not-so-secret dream would be to attend a tennis match featuring Roger Federer. His research areas include public policy, corporate capital structure, risk management, corporate liquidity, and executive compensation. During his career, Moore has served as a senior economist at the Congressional Joint Economic Committee and as a senior economics fellow at the Cato Institute, where he published dozens of studies on federal and state fiscal policy. Rob Pacienza is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and serves as a Senior Fellow in the Center for the American Dream at AFPI. He enjoys Hermeneutics, hunting, and traveling the world with his wife of 53 years. Before DHS, Glabe was a Special Assistant to the President and Associate Counsel at the White House in the Trump Administration andworked for the U.S. House of Representatives in progressively senior legal and policy roles, including Staff Director of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Dr. Todd-Smith is a 2-year breast cancer survivor. The son of two schoolteachers and the youngest of six, John was born in Illinois but got to Texas as fast as I could. He and his family reside in Heath, Texas, where John previously served as mayor for eight years. 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. Chad F. Wolf serves as AFPIs Executive Director, Chief Strategy Officer, and the Chair for the Center for Homeland Security and Immigration. The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. Davis previously served as the President of the American Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities. The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.. 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. He later was a college football studio analyst on ESPN and is currently in his second year with SiriusXM Radio as a co-host for two sports programs. He was a key player in project managing and large scale historic restoration and renovation projects in the White House Mansion, West Wing, and East Wing to help preserve the White House and its history for the American people. Before that, she served on the 2020 Presidential Campaign for Donald J. Trump as Coalitions Coordinator. Lea Bardon is from Scottsdale, Arizona, and serves as Director of Development Operations at AFPI. A.D. King and the niece of Rev. Senator David Perdue, and served as the National Political Director at the College Republican National Committee. In Tampa, Bondi enjoys watching all the great Tampa Bay sports teams and spending time with her family and rescue dogs. 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. 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. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.. Thats how winning is done!. 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. She was a member of University of Floridas nationally ranked track and field program, where she competed in the 60-meter hurdles and 100-meter hurdles. Prior to her work in Washington, D.C., Mocarski worked at the Greater New York Hospital Association and served on the development teams at Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens. For nearly 4 years, Conway served as Assistant to the President and Senior Counselor to the President at the Trump White House, working on a range of issues affecting domestic and global policy. 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. [2] This figure represents approximately one-quarter of 1 percent of the federal government's 1.6 million tenured employees. Overton recently served as a White House Fellow in 2019-2020 in both the Office of American Innovation and the Domestic Policy Council and is currently completing her medical training in Preventive Medicine. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. 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! America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.. A nation that fails to honor its heroes, soon will have no heroes to honor.. In this role, she was the primary liaison with governors, state attorneys general, state elected officials, law enforcement officials, and key stakeholders. The Foundation seeks to provide scholarships to trade schools. General Keith Kellogg was born in Dayton, Ohio, grew up in California, and 23 global and stateside military moves later, settled in Virginia, where he serves as co-Chair of the Center for American Security at AFPI. He enjoys golfing and cycling in his spare time. The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan research institute. 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. Blackwell was formerly the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Commission. Scott G. Erickson is originally from the San Francisco Bay area and serves as the Director AFPIs Center for Law & Justice. He is a regular guest on national TV with appearances on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, and CNBC, among many others. Liberty once lost is lost forever.. As a teenager, he was expelled from high school in 1967 for long hair and took a couple of years off from college in the 1970s to play in rock & roll bands. He holds personal and unit decorations, as well as the Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest noncareer civilian award of the Department. Scott Turner is from Richardson, Texas, and serves as AFPIs Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity at AFPI. 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. The son of dryland cotton farmers, he currently serves as the Chair of the Center for Energy & Environment at AFPI. [5] The organization was founded by Brooke Rollins, who serves as president and CEO, and Larry Kudlow, who serves as vice chair. Nataliealso spent eight years leading an in-house graphic design department for an aviation consulting firm. Ingle currently resides in Washington, D.C., and in his free time you can find him on the golf course and basketball court. His son is a cyber security professional and sergeant in the South Carolina National Guard. 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.). He is currently co-chair of the Center for American Security at the America First Policy Institute. While on campus, she served as Press Secretary for UF Student Government, President of the Association for Media Professionals, and Vice President of Finance for Journalism and Communication Ambassadors. David Bernhardt grew up outside of a small western rural community, Rifle, Colorado, and serves as the Chair of the Center for American Freedom at AFPI. Mushegan attends Texas Christian University (TCU) where he is majoring in Political Science with a double minor in International Economics and History. Earlier in his career, Erickson spent nearly twenty years as a uniformed police officer in San Jose, California. Natalie Leaman grew up in northwest Indiana and serves as Graphic Designer and Project Manager at AFPI. Details: America First Policy Institute is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit research institute led by senior leaders of the Trump administration, including former small business administrator Linda McMahon, former director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow and former director of the Domestic Policy Council Brooke Rollins. 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. Alec Coussoule is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and serves as a Development Specialist at AFPI. Kristen attended the University of Edinburgh in Scotland for her Masters in International Business and received Bachelors degrees in Political Science and Finance at Christopher Newport University. She has appeared on various media outlets, includingABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, HBO, Comedy Central, MTV, and Fox News Channel. Schindler grew up playing volleyball and enjoys improving his golf skills in his free time. America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests.. 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. in Politics from St. Josephs University in Philadelphia and an M.A. 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. McPherson-Smith earned a masters in MiddleEastern studies from Harvard University and a bachelors in land economy from the University of Cambridge. She served as Floridas 37th and first female Attorney General. She was also a senior member of the Trump transition team in 2016. Andy Rosenblatt is from Ellicott City, Maryland, and serves as a Communications Specialist at AFPI. He holds a bachelors degree from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. Everywhere that freedom stirs, let tyrants fear.. 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. He lives in Raleigh with his beautiful, out-of-his-league-but-dont-tell-her wife, his two children, a dog who doesnt claim him, and a cat who does. Before being elected governor, he served as an adjunct professor of government at Mississippi College. He has been an economic adviser to state and national political campaigns and has testified to the U.S. Senate and the California State Legislative Assembly. Davis is a recipient of the Lee Greenwood Patriot Award, presented by Helping a Hero. 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. Steve Yates is from St. Petersburg, Florida, and serves as a Senior Fellow and Chair of the China Policy Initiative. He works for Sanford Health, the premier rural health system in America. Scott Glabe is from Columbia, Missouri, and serves as a Senior Fellow in the Center for Homeland Security and Immigration at AFPI. He is a frequent speaker and has taught at The George Washington University and at Johns Hopkins University. Trump alumni launch America First Policy Institute | The Hill As Deputy USTR, he also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. 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. 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). Chief of Staff at America First Policy Institute . America First Policy Institute 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. 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. Linda McMahon is originally from New Bern, North Carolina, and serves as Chair of the Board and Chair of the Center for the American Worker for AFPI. In her free time, Durning enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and drinking way too much caffeine. Dills also completed the White House Internship program and was a legal intern for the Federal Communications Commission. Sherk previously served as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy on the White House Domestic Policy Council under President Donald Trump. Mulligan has written widely on discrepancies between economic analysis and conventional wisdom. 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. The author of a dozen books, he has led the College of the Ozarks in emphasizing its goal of patriotic education. Before joining AFPI, Wallace served on many local government campaigns in his city, as well as had the honor of interning for Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in the state capitol. In that role, Rosenblatt analyzed data and compiled reports to brief campaigns across the country. General Mick Zais is from Columbia, South Carolina, and serves as a Senior Fellow in the Center for Education Opportunity at AFPI. 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. Brewer resides in Florida with his wife, Cortney, and has four children: Jared, Laesha, Jackson, and Zayah. He also serves as President and Founder of Wolf Global Advisors. In preparation for power, America's new right builds new institutions Privacy Policy | America First Policy Institute In his free time, he enjoys duck and turkey hunting, going to the beach, and golfing with friends. He was confirmed by the United States Senate after previously serving as the acting Secretary of VA. Before confirmation as VA Secretary, Wilkie was the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. Steve Moore is from Winnetka, Illinois, and serves as a Co-Chair of the Save America Coalition led by AFPI. Hedlund, his wife, and their four kids live in Columbia, Missouri, where he is also an associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri. Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. Conway holds a law degree, with honors, from George Washington University Law Center and completed her undergraduate studies at Trinity College and Oxford University. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people.. Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.. Conway holds a law degree, with honors, from George Washington University Law Center and completed her undergraduate studies at Trinity College and Oxford University. Kirschbaum previously interned in the White House Office of Management and Administration. He was also the founder and president of a nonprofit organization, Americans in Support of Law Enforcement, that sought to add context and perspective to the public conversation on policing in America.