Category National Conference 2024

Richard Gephardt

Richard Gephardt

Richard A. Gephardt served for 28 years in the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District, home to his birthplace St. Louis. He served as House Democratic Leader for more than 14 years, as House Majority Leader…

Mary Landrieu

Mary Landrieu

Mary Landrieu represented the State of Louisiana in the United States Senate for three terms, from 1997 to 2015. Prior to serving in the Senate, she was elected twice to the Louisiana State Legislature from 1979 to 1987. In 1987,…

David Skaggs

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David E. Skaggs is an American lawyer, politician and educator from Colorado. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 to 1999 and the Colorado House from 1981-1987. He was founding board Chair of the U.S. House’s Office…

Tim Wirth

Timothy E. Wirth served for 18 years in the United States Congress, representing Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District from 1975 to 1987, and as Senator from Colorado from 1987 to 1993. He was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education in the Nixon…

Ari Mittleman

Ari Mittleman

Ari Mittleman is a seasoned nonprofit executive, public affairs strategist, and author with more than 15 years of leadership experience in mission-driven, high-impact civic and political environments. His work focuses on nonpartisan civic education, coalition building, and strategic communications. As…

Charlie Lyons

Charlie Lyons

Charlie Lyons is a co-owner of Clear Point Communications in Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the firm, he was State Director for U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr., where he oversaw the Senator’s state operations and served as a senior advisor. He…

Nikole Bruns

Nikole Bruns

Nikole Bruns has decades of leadership experience in government, education, and nonprofit settings. From early work in shelters to director roles in detention and after-school programs, much of her career includes work to improve outcomes for youth and families. Bruns…

Brooke Bergen

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Brooke Bergen is an experienced public interest attorney and social media content creator. After graduating cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law, Bergen worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York. In the private sector, she represented…