Who We Are

Principled Experts, Proven Leaders.

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Advancing American Freedom is powered by principled experts, seasoned policy advocates, and dedicated citizens committed to preserving our constitutional heritage. Our team includes leaders from Capitol Hill, think tanks, and grassroots movements, all working together to defend liberty and advance policies that build a stronger America.

Our Founder

Meet the visionary leader behind Advancing American Freedom.

Vice President Michael R. Pence

Our Staff

Our team of seasoned policy and communications experts shape the national conversation.

Tim Chapman

President

Legal Department

Marc Wheat

General Counsel

Timothy Harper

Counsel

Davison Drumm

Research Assistant

Development Department

Roger Custer

Director of Development

A.J. Dieterle

Executive Assistant to the President and Development Officer

Elliott Kimball

Assistant Director of Development and Events

Jonathan Moy

Major Gifts Officer

Policy Department

John Shelton

Policy Director

Joel Griffith

Senior Fellow

Communications Department

Jonah Wendt

Communications Director

Ali Holcomb

Communications Advisor

Julia Jensen

Press Assistant

Madeline Alfonso

Digital Assistant

Doug Carlson

Director of Correspondence and Protocol

For more information on events and scheduling requests, please contact Corinne Schillizzi at corinne@advancingamericanfreedom.com

Our Board

Our Board of Directors includes leading voices in public policy, national security, law, and the conservative movement.

Marc Short

Chairman of the Board

Greg Jacob

Jeff Knight

Vice President Michael R. Pence

Josh Pitcock

Art Pope

Victor Smith