Rex VanMiddlesworth is a 2023 Fellow in the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative and the Senior Democracy Editor for the Harvard Social Impact Review, VanMiddlesworth’s focus is on addressing threats to American democracy. Prior to becoming an ALI Fellow, he was…
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 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 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…
Claire Kelly joined Keep Our Republic first as a research intern from Davidson College, where she studied English and Spanish. Prior to working with Keep Our Republic, Kelly interned with the International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring, Maryland, as well…
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 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…