Leslie C.(Les) Francis is a California native who has spent his entire career as a sought after political operative and public affairs consultant. Les served as a Chief of Staff in the U.S. Congress, he held senior positions in Jimmy Carter’s White House, including…
Jared Milrad brings more than two decades of experience building philanthropic partnerships, scaling mission-driven organizations, and raising capital at the intersection of civic life, law, and social impact. As Chief Development Officer of Keep Our Republic, Milrad leads individual and…
As a Co-Founder of Country First, Austin Weatherford leverages his substantial experience in congressional leadership and public service advocacy to champion democratic values and encourage bipartisan reform solutions. Hailing from Texas, Weatherford dedicated 18 years to serving in the legislative…
Scott Warren is a fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He is currently leading an initiative focused on exploring, researching, and convening a pro-democracy conservative agenda in the US, organizing convenings focused on bridging long-term and…
Don Wallace is Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center and International Law Institute Chairman. former Chairman, International Law Section and member House of Delegates, American Bar Association, and former Vice Chairman, Republican National Lawyers Association. Professor…
Elsie Walker worked for the Dalai Lama Representatives to the US from 1985-1993 before joining an international NGO. She established and managed an economic development program in the Tibet Autonomous Region from 1994-2009. She then served as the President of…
Miles Taylor is a national security expert, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and democracy reform leader who served in a variety of top national security posts. He was the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Courtney Simmons Elwood served as the general counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the Trump administration between 2017 and 2021. From 2001 to 2007, she held a number of senior positions in the federal government, including as Associate…
David Scanlan is the 54th secretary of state of New Hampshire. A Republican, he assumed office as acting secretary of state upon the resignation of Bill Gardner in 2022. He was elected to a new two-year term as secretary of…
Ray Sczudlo is a partner with Outside GC, where he advises established and early-stage companies in the healthcare technology, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity areas. Prior to that he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Children’s National…