Staff

Kevin Turpin II is the president of National Journal. As the former senior vice president of National Journal, Turpin led the product development, strategy research, digital, and marketing teams. In this role, he oversaw product research, evaluated potential partnerships, and established operational infrastructure for the new product pipeline. For more than a decade working at National Journal, Turpin has produced successful proposals to increase profit margins, identified efficiencies in vendor relationships, and created new revenue lines for the organization. Turpin also built a strategic advisory group of 60 government affairs executives from Fortune 100 corporations and influential trade associations; resulting in the launch of National Journal’s Leadership Council. He is also responsible for the launch of Policy Brands Roundtable and the Network Science Initiative. He began his career gaining deep insights into the Washington media market and the needs of public policy professionals while serving in roles ranging from sales to manager of signature National Journal products such as The Hotline. A proud Hoya, Turpin is a graduate of Georgetown University

Afzal Bari serves as the Executive Director of Product and Marketing Strategy, where he leads the Presentation Center and the New Product Development teams. Afzal was previously a lead technology analyst at Bloomberg Government and advisor to several startups. He also spent five years with the Corporate Executive Board in its technology practice and its sales operations consulting division. Afzal holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and undergraduate degrees from the University of Maryland College Park. He lives in Chevy Chase, Md. with his wife Sofia and their two young children.

Katie Collins is the Chief Business Development Officer for National Journal.

Chris Dornfeld is Vice President of Digital Strategy at National Journal, where he’s responsible for crafting and executing the vision for NJ’s interactive offerings as head of the digital products team. Prior to National Journal, Chris held senior leadership roles in engineering and analytics at Manifest and co-founded a DC-based web development firm. Chris holds a B.S. in computer science from Carnegie Mellon and is widely recognized for typing very fast and very loud. He lives in Washington.

Michael D. Gottlieb is Executive Director and General Counsel of National Journal Group’s Policy Brands Roundtable and Chair of its National Policymakers’ Council.

During more than 15 years as a consultant, policy adviser, and attorney in Washington DC, Mr. Gottlieb has advised a wide range of clients including the President of the United States, Board-and Executive-level leadership at Fortune 100 companies, state attorneys general, and all three branches of federal government under both Democratic and Republican administrations.

Before joining National Journal Research, Mr. Gottlieb was Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Associate White House Counsel for President Barack Obama. While at the White House, Mr. Gottlieb advised the President, Vice President, and senior White House Advisers on a range of national policy issues, including those related to transportation and infrastructure, national defense and homeland security, privacy and technology, immigration, and civil rights. He has worked on behalf of the President with every federal agency, either on specific questions of law and policy or in the implementation of government-wide Executive actions and directions.

Prior to his work at the White House, Mr. Gottlieb practiced law before the United States Supreme Court and clerked for the Honorable Thomas B. Griffith, nominated to the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit by President George W Bush. Mr. Gottlieb also worked in the Executive Branch under the Bush Administration and spent several years consulting in the healthcare sector. He has taught at a variety of colleges and universities.

Mr. Gottlieb is a Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve Corps and holds graduate and professional degrees from Yale Law School, Yale Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Yale College, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of London. He has been honored with awards from the US-UK Fulbright Commission, the LGBT Bar Association, the United States Air Force Air University, and Judge Advocate General’s School. He is married to Ari Shapiro, host of All Things Considered.

Luke Hartig is Executive Director of National Journal’s Network Science Initiative.

Prior to joining National Journal, Luke served as Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council (NSC), where he was responsible for advising White House leadership on counterterrorism matters, co-managing the NSC’s counterterrorism policy and analysis team, and coordinating U.S. Government counterterrorism policy and programs. Luke previously served as the Deputy Director for Counterterrorism Operations and as a foreign affairs specialist in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.  Luke has also served in various positions with the State Department, Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office, U.S. Forces Afghanistan, and San Diego County. Luke began his career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala.

Luke holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a B.A. in International Relations from Boston University. He is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a fellow at the Truman National Security Project, and was named a Next Generation Leader by the Center for a New American Security in 2013.

Luke lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and two sons.

Dave joins National Journal as the Vice President of Revenue and Service where he oversees the new business teams for membership, advertising, events and Network Science Initiative. Dave joins National Journal from CEB where he served in a variety of management and business development capacities. While at CEB, Dave was part of the rapid launch of several programs focused on finance executives following the passage of Sarbanes-Oxley. He led the newly formed renewal team for the launch of CEB's Middle Market offering in 2007 and most recently served as the national sales leader over CEB's finance practice. Dave attended University of Maryland, College Park after growing up in nearby Silver Spring and abroad in a Foreign Service family. Dave currently works, resides, runs, exercises and eats in Washington, DC.

Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Rebecca Katona is National Journal’s Chief of Staff. She joined National Journal in 2013 after five years with a DC-based international nonprofit. In her current role, Rebecca leads operational strategy and oversees an events team serving all Membership products. A 2007 graduate of The Ohio State University, Rebecca lives on Capitol Hill with her husband Joseph and enjoys biking, cooking, yoga, reading, and drawing in her free time.

Gina Kim is the Managing Director of Membership Research at National Journal. She previously spent five years at Grant Thornton, including four years as director of public policy and external affairs. Gina also served as research director at Corporate Executive Board, managing quantitative and best-practice research studies for senior-most finance executives. During a six-year tenure at The NASDAQ Stock Market, she held a variety of research and strategy positions, including roles in the corporate client group and office of the vice chairman. Gina holds a master's degree in labor economics from Cornell University, where she was a Sage graduate fellow, and a bachelor's degree in economics from Bryn Mawr College.

Jackie Breuer is an Associate Dedicated Advisor at National Journal. She was born and raised in the Silicon Valley, California before moving to Washington, D.C. to attend American University. She graduated with a B.A. in International Relations with a focus in the Middle East and North Africa with a minor in Arabic language. She consulted for the federal government before coming to National Journal. She currently lives in Washington, D.C.

Imani Bentham is Executive Assistant to President and Senior Vice President for National Journal. Imani joined National Journal from the Trust for the National Mall, where she served as Corporate Sponsorship Assistant. Imani graduated from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. She grew up in Queens, NY and now lives in Columbia Heights.

Molly Broemmelsiek serves as the Senior Director of Business Development at National Journal. She oversees the sales team for National Journal's flagship Membership program, National Journal Leadership Council. Prior to National Journal, Molly worked as a senior product consultant at Cvent, directly managing a variety of clients and providing strategic event management solutions. Molly graduated from the University of Virginia with honors and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and in Religious Studies.

Margaret Clark is a Dedicated Advisor at National Journal. Prior to joining National Journal, Margaret was a member of the sales team at SiteCompli, a technology company based in New York City, and graduated from Auburn University. She is originally from Overland Park, Kansas and currently resides in Washington, D.C.

Charlie Dillon is a Dedicated Advisor with National Journal. Charlie graduated from Georgetown University, where he earned a BA in Government and was co-captain of Georgetown's baseball team. Originally from Chicago, Charlie currently resides in Washington, DC.

Tierney Dodge is a Dedicated Advisor for the Member Services team. Tierney graduated from Colby College, where she earned a BA in Environmental Science and was a docent at the Colby Museum of Art. Tierney has also previously worked in Colby's development office and is originally from Connecticut.

Cate is an Associate Manager of Business Development with National Journal. Prior to joining National Journal, she worked as a National Accounts Recruiter for VACO and then as a Recruiter for the Talent and Culture team here at Atlantic Media. Cate graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South in 2015 with a B.A. in Environmental Policy and a minor in Anthropology. She is originally from Nashville, TN.

Christine Hayek is the Director of Member Services for National Journal Membership. Christine joined National Journal from the Advisory Board Company, where she served as an Associate Director for Membership Operations. Christine graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a minor in Music. She grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland and currently lives in Washington, D.C.

Aleksia Ilic is a Dedicated Advisor for National Journal, working with the federal government including all agencies and Capitol Hill.

Cliff Johnson is the Practice Leader for the National Journal Membership. In this capacity, Cliff focuses on developing best practices research and benchmarking initiatives to elevate the performance of government affairs and association professionals. His current areas of study include emerging legislative and regulatory risk factors, innovations in grassroots and grasstops program design, and social media applications for issue advocacy.

Prior to joining National Journal, Cliff served for several years in senior leadership positions at both the Direct Marketing Association and the National Association of Manufacturers. Before moving into association management, Cliff served as research director at the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), a membership-based best practices research consultancy. While at CEB, he served as an executive advisor to C-level executives on sales and marketing strategy for mid-sized organizations around the world.

Cliff holds an M.B.A. from The McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and a B.A. in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Andrew Keenan is a Manager of Business Development with National Journal. Prior to joining the National Journal team, he worked in business development for a higher education software company called Symplicity. Andrew graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South in 2014 with a BA in American Studies and minors in Religion and Political Science. He is originally from Birmingham, Alabama and currently resides in DC. 

Kirby Kernan serves as a Manager of Business Development at National Journal. Prior to joining National Journal, Kirby worked as a Senior Account Management Associate with the National and Strategic Accounts division of the Advisory Board Company, where his team partnered with some of the largest and most progressive healthcare institutions in the country. Before the Advisory Board, Kirby served as a United States Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia, where he worked as a primary school English and Math teacher. Kirby graduated from Dickinson College with a degree in Political Science.

Abigail Kleva is a research associate on National Journal's strategic research team. Prior to joining National Journal, she gained experience in management and operations at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Abigail holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Alec conducts strategic research for government affairs offices with National Journal Membership Research. He joined National Journal after 5 years with the Advisory Board Company, where he researched strategy for health system strategic planning executives and hospital foundation executives.

Alec studied and wrote about the media industries and consumer-producer relations over digital media platforms for his master's degree in Communication, earned at Georgia State University. He also earned a bachelor's degree in history and ancient Greek from Wake Forest University in 2007.

Caitlin Loyd is an Associate Manager of Business Development at National Journal, working on the sales team with National Journal's flagship Membership program. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, she graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Michael McGinnis is a Membership Development Associate with National Journal. Prior to joining National Journal, Michael worked as a Sales Coordinator at Leading Authorities, Inc. Michael graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. He is originally from Charlotte, NC and currently resides in Washington, DC.

Heather McKeon is an Associate Director of Business Development at National Journal. Prior to joining National Journal in 2014, Heather worked in the front office for the Washington Nationals Baseball Club. Originally from Southern California, Heather attended California State University, Long Beach where she majored in Political Science and played water polo.

Alan Merlehan is a Senior Advisor with the National Journal Membership team. Before joining Atlantic Media in 2014 he served in the Information Technology consulting and marketing industries. A native of Dublin, Ireland and Accountancy and Finance graduate, Alan now resides in Silver Spring Maryland.

Ashley Mullen is as an Associate Dedicated Advisor on the Member Services team. Prior to joining National Journal, Ashley graduated from Baylor University and worked for a year in E-commerce Marketing and PR in Atlanta, GA. She grew up in Arkansas and now resides in Arlington, VA.

Laura Márquez is a Fellow on the Member Services team at National Journal. She graduated in May 2017 from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School with concentrations in Marketing and Strategy & Management Consulting. Laura is a native of Bethesda, Maryland.

Lauren Reliford is a Dedicated Adviser for the Member Services team. Prior to joining the National Journal, Lauren lobbied on domestic and global health care policy for organizations such as the American Heart Association and PATH. She gradated from Boston College in 2007 with a B.A. in Political Science and is currently pursuing her Masters in Science of Management at The Catholic University. A native to the DC area, she's a long-suffering DC sports fan that also enjoys reading, museum hopping, and cooking.

Sara Richard is a Membership Development Associate with National Journal. Prior to joining National Journal, Sara was a Sales & Marketing intern at Washingtonian. Sara graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Communications and Film & Media Studies. She grew up in Winchester, VA and currently resides in Arlington.

Anthony Rini is a research associate on National Journal's strategic research team. Prior to joining National Journal, Anthony worked on international and domestic public polling at Greenberg Quinlan Rosner. Anthony graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in International Relations from Syracuse University.

Daniel Royston is an Associate of Member Development at National Journal. Before joining National Journal, Daniel spent his college years interning in both New York City and Washington, DC, gaining experience on the creative side of media and entertainment. Daniel received his B.A. in Communication from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2015.

Connor Skahill is a Member Development Associate. Connor graduated from the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs, with a concentration on European Affairs, and also a Bachelor of Arts in French. Before starting at National Journal, Connor interned for the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Hill during the summer of 2015 where he served both as a judiciary intern and a press intern. Connor is originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, and now resides in Arlington, Virginia.

Allie Sonneborn is a Membership Development Associate at National Journal. She graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Psychology and Spanish. Originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago, she now resides in Washington, D.C.

Nora Wiegand is a Membership Development Associate at National Journal, working with the Network Science Initiative. Originally from Northern New Jersey, she graduated from Colgate University in May 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in International Relations and French Literature. She now resides in Washington, D.C.

Aaron leads the strategy research team at National Journal Membership. He joined National Journal in 2011 after four years with the Advisory Board Company. He earned a master's degree in international economics and European studies from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and in 2004, a bachelor's degree in history from Emory University.

Danielle Bernstein is a fellow with National Journal Hotline. Before starting at National Journal, she held internships with The Nation and Bloomberg News. Originally from New York City, she graduated from the University of Virginia, where she served as editor-in-chief of The Cavalier Daily.

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Brendan Bordelon is the tech and cybersecurity policy reporter at National Journal. Previously he worked as a tech and cybersecurity reporter at Morning Consult and as a political reporter for National Review. He hails from the San Francisco Bay Area and now resides in Washington, D.C.

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Ronald Brownstein, a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of presidential campaigns, is Atlantic Media's Editorial Director for Strategic Partnerships, in charge of long-term editorial strategy. He also writes a weekly column and regularly contributes other pieces for the National Journal, contributes to Quartz, and The Atlantic, and coordinates political coverage and activities across publications produced by Atlantic Media.Prior to joining Atlantic Media, Brownstein was the National Affairs Columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has also served as the Times' National Political Correspondent and the author of the weekly Washington Outlook column. Brownstein is a National Journal alumnus, having served as the magazine's White House and National Politics Correspondent from 1983-1986, and then as its West Coast Correspondent through 1989. In addition, he currently serves as a senior political analyst for CNN and also served as an electoral analyst for ABC News during the 2012 election. Previously, he served as a political analyst for CNN from 1998 through 2004 and has appeared on the Sunday shows of all four broadcast networks as well as other programs on cable and broadcast. His sixth and most recent book, The Second Civil War: How Extreme Partisanship Has Paralyzed Washington and Polarized America, was published by Penguin in November 2007.Brownstein was twice named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, receiving that recognition for his coverage of both the 1996 and 2004 presidential campaigns. In addition, he is the recipient of several journalism awards, including the Exceptional Merit in Media award from the National Women's Political Caucus, the Excellence in Media award from the National Council on Public Polls in 2005, and the Journalist of the Year award from the Los Angeles Press Club in 2005. In 2007, the American Political Science Association presented him its Carey McWilliams award for lifetime achievement, granted to honor a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of politics.

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Alex Clearfield is a staff correspondent for National Journal and National Journal Hotline. Before joining National Journal in 2017 he was a writer and researcher for CQ Roll Call covering the 2016 congressional elections and writing profiles of members of Congress. He is a native of Voorhees, NJ and graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a political science degree.

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Zach Cohen is the governors reporter for National Journal Hotline. Before joining National Journal in 2014 as its digital editor, he interned at The Washington Post, Time Magazine, USA Today and PBS MediaShift and wrote about politics and government for New Voices. Zach was born and raised in New Jersey and got his bachelor's degree in international relations from American University, where he served as editor-in-chief of The Eagle, the school newspaper.

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George E. Condon Jr. is White House correspondent for National Journal. He joined National Journal at the beginning of the Obama administration, covering the White House for CongressDaily. Prior to that, he covered the White House and national politics as Washington bureau chief for Copley News Service and the San Diego Union-Tribune. Condon has interviewed eight presidents and reported from 88 countries. He led the team that won the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for coverage of the corruption of Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham. Condon is a past president of the White House Correspondents Association and the Gridiron Club and past chairman of the National Press Foundation.

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Charlie Cook is Editor and Publisher of The Cook Political Report, and political analyst for National Journal, where he writes two weekly columns . He also writes a regular column for Washington Quarterly, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and is a political analyst for NBC News. In 2010, Charlie was a co-recipient of the American Political Science Association's prestigious Carey McWilliams award to honor "a major journalistic contribution to our understanding of politics."

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Tom DeFrank is a contributing editor at National Journal and was Washington bureau chief of the New York Daily News from 1996 to 2012. DeFrank was Newsweek's senior White House correspondent for a quarter century, covering eight Presidents and 12 Presidential campaigns. He has reported on the resignation of one President, the impeachment of a second, and was an eyewitness to assassination attempts against a third. His reporting has been praised as "riveting." ABC News calls him "excellent, well-connected and influential," and "legendary." The American Journalism Review rated him "one of the unsung stars of Washington journalism." And President Gerald R. Ford called him "one of the finest journalists I have ever known. Everyone I know feels the same way: you are fair, trustworthy and professional."

His 2007 book on 30 years of private conversations with President Ford, "Write it When I'm Gone," was a New York Times and Washington Post bestseller. In 2006 DeFrank won the Gerald R. Ford Prize for distinguished Presidential reporting. "His coverage of the White House demonstrated a particularly keen perception of relationships among principals and how these relationships influenced official policy," the judges noted. "His articles were consistently accurate, balanced in judgment, and usually ahead of his competitors." DeFrank co-authored Secretary of State James A. Baker III's memoirs and "Quest for the Presidency 1992," Newsweek's critically-acclaimed look at the 1992 Clinton-Bush election. He also co-authored "Bare Knuckles and Backrooms," the bestselling memoir of Republican political consultant Ed Rollins.He has been a student of the Presidency since 1968, when he took his first Presidential trip with Lyndon Johnson as a Newsweek intern. He traveled extensively with Richard Nixon and was assigned to Vice President Gerald Ford in October 1973. A few weeks before Nixon's resignation, he was reassigned to the White House and remained when Ford became President in August 1974.

He has reported from 50 states and 48 countries and is a former president of the White House Correspondents' Association. In 1973 he covered the return of U.S. prisoners of war from Vietnam at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. DeFrank was on active duty at the Pentagon from 1968 to 1970 as a public affairs officer. Before joining Newsweek, he was a reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Bryan (Texas) Daily Eagle and Minneapolis Star. A native of Arlington, Texas, DeFrank is a 1967 high honors graduate of Texas A&M University, where he edited the campus newspaper, and has a master's degree from the University of Minnesota.

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Andrea Drusch is a Senate Correspondent for National Journal. She previously worked at Politico where she covered K Street for the daily lobbying tipsheet Politico Influence and worked on the website. She hails from the Lone Star State and is a proud alumna of the Schieffer School of Journalism at TCU.

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Jennifer Duffy is a Senior Editor for The Cook Political Report, where she is responsible for U.S. Senate and Governors races. Founded in 1984, The Cook Political Report provides analyses of Presidential, U.S. Senate, House and gubernatorial races. The New York Times has called The Cook Political Report, "a newsletter that both parties regard as authoritative."Jennifer has 26 years of experience in campaign politics, the last 23 of which have focused on non-partisan political analysis. In 1985, she served as Press Secretary for the National Republican Senatorial Committee; she joined The Cook Political Report in 1988 as its first Assistant Editor. While continuing to work as the Report's contributing editor, Jennifer also was a senior account executive with Hill and Knowlton Public Affairs Worldwide and an associate with the lobbying firm of Cassidy & Associates.In 1995, Jennifer rejoined Cook & Company full-time. She has served as an off-air analyst for NBC News on Election Nights from 1996 through 2012. Jennifer has been quoted in numerous publications and has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, PBS, and C-SPAN's "Washington Journal." In June of 2011, BusinessInsider.com named her one of the 13 savviest political analysts in the country. She is a frequent public speaker on elections and national political trends.A native of Rhode Island, Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Government from Georgetown University in 1985. In May of 2012, Rhode Island College awarded her an honorary Doctorate in Social Science.

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Jeff Dufour is a Senior Editor for National Journal, overseeing the "What We're Following" news feed as well as several features for the print version of National Journal Daily. Prior to National Journal, he was a columnist and editor for The Hill newspaper and the Washington Examiner. He also spent six years as the Washington, D.C. editor for UrbanDaddy, the lifestyle media company. He began his journalism career in 1998 at American Healthline, then a National Journal product. He has been a panelist and guest on television and radio outlets, including NBC's "Today Show," Fox News, MSNBC, "The Dennis Miller Show" and WTOP radio. A Connecticut native, Jeff is a graduate of Georgetown University.

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Erin Durkin is a health care correspondent at National Journal covering Congress. She previously was the managing editor and reporter for FDA Week covering food, drug, and device regulation. Durkin also contributed to a project at The Center for Public Integrity by analyzing Medicare Advantage data. Originally from Baltimore, she graduated from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland in 2013.

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Justice Gilpin-Green is the digital editor for National Journal Hotline. Before joining the Hotline team in 2016, she worked as a copy editor at Roll Call, a state government reporter at the Columbia Missourian and Jefferson City News Tribune, and a reporter for the Jerusalem Post. She graduated from Mizzou School of Journalism.

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Charles Green served as editor of National Journal from 1999 to 2013. During his tenure, National Journal and its reporters won numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award, the National Headliner Award, the Gerald R. Ford Award, the Military Reporters and Editors Award, the Aldo Beckman Award, the American Graphic Design Award, the Sigma Delta Chi Award, and an Editor & Publisher award for online journalism.

Green joined National Journal in 1997 as deputy editor after 17 years in the Knight Ridder Washington bureau. At Knight Ridder he covered Congress, the White House, politics, and social issues before becoming a news editor and coordinating the bureau's coverage of the 1996 presidential election.

Before joining Knight Ridder, Green worked as a reporter and editor at the Hagerstown (Md.) Morning Herald and a reporter at States News Service. Green, a graduate of the University of Maryland, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 1992 for a series he wrote on Medicaid. He was part of teams of journalists who won the George Polk award for coverage of the Iran-contra affair and the Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for coverage of flooding in Fort Wayne, Ind.

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Jerry Hagstrom is a columnist for National Journal. He writes and publishes The Hagstrom Report, a daily email newsletter on agriculture and for DTN, an Omaha-based agricultural news service, Agweek, which is published in Grand Forks, N.D., and for the Capital Press, a West Coast agricultural newspaper.

Prior to his role as a columnist, Hagstrom covered agriculture and politics for National Journal. In the 1980s he pioneered the magazine's coverage of the political consulting industry. He is the author of Beyond Reagan: The New Landscape of American Politics; To Be, Not To Be Seen: The Mystery of Swedish Business; and, with Neal R. Peirce, of The Book of America: Inside 50 States Today.

Hagstrom grew up on a North Dakota farm homesteaded by his grandparents. He is a graduate of the University of Denver and has been a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University and a research fellow at the Freedom Forum Media Studies Center at Columbia University. He lectures frequently in the United States and abroad. The American Journalism Review has named Hagstrom one of its "unsung heroes" for "sterling work in the shadows" covering agriculture.

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Josh Kraushaar is the political editor for National Journal, and pens the weekly "Against the Grain" column. Kraushaar has held several positions since joining Atlantic Media in 2010, including as managing editor for politics at National Journal, and as executive editor and editor-in-chief of The Hotline. In addition to his management of The Hotline, Kraushaar plays a critical role in shaping National Journal's overall political coverage.

Prior to working at National Journal, he was a political correspondent for Politico, where he reported on congressional campaigns and managed the "Scorecard" blog devoted to up-to-the-minute coverage of elections. Kraushaar has also served as the editor of House Race Hotline, for which he covered the 2006 election cycle.

Kraushaar has appeared as a political analyst on television and radio, including FOX News, MSNBC, CNN, National Public Radio and C-SPAN.

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Maren McInnes is an editorial fellow with National Journal. She previously covered the Utah State legislature, wrote for Deseret News, and worked with several campus publications at Brigham Young University, where she studied journalism and editing. She grew up in Utah, California, and Idaho.

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Ally covers House races for National Journal Hotline. Before joining National Journal, she was an intern for NPR's Washington Desk. A DC native, she graduated in 2015 from Northwestern University, where she studied journalism and political science. Ally has also written for USA TODAY and the Gannett newspapers, Texas Tribune and The Star in Johannesburg.

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Daniel Newhauser is a staff correspondent for National Journal, where he primarily covers the House of Representatives. He was formerly a House leadership reporter for Roll Call, where he started as an intern in 2010 and quickly earned a slot as a beat reporter.

A native of San Antonio, Texas, Newhauser traveled further West to study journalism at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and write for newspapers including the East Valley Tribune and the Green Valley News & Sun.

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Ben Pershing is managing editor of National Journal. Before joining National Journal in 2014, he was a reporter at the Washington Post for six years, covering Congress as well as campaigns in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Prior to that, Pershing was at Roll Call for 10 years as a reporter and editor. He is a Los Angeles native and a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.

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Jason Plautz is an energy and environment correspondent for National Journal. He previously covered transportation and EPA for Greenwire and his writing has appeared in Mental_floss, TheAtlantic.com, Pacific Standard, InsideClimate News and Sports Illustrated for Kids. A native of Shaker Heights, Ohio, he graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism and political science.

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Kimberly Railey covers Senate races for National Journal Hotline. Prior to joining National Journal as an editorial fellow in 2014, she covered Congress at the Washington bureau of The Dallas Morning News. She has also written for The Boston Globe, USA TODAY, and The Christian Science Monitor. Originally from South Florida, she graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she served as managing editor of The Daily Northwestern.

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Alex Rogers covers Congress as a staff correspondent for National Journal. He previously worked as a political reporter at TIME. He is a native of Bethesda, Maryland and a graduate of Vanderbilt University.

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Stephen G. Smith, who was editor of National Journal’s weekly magazine from 1996 to 1998, returned as editor in chief in December 2015. Smith is the only journalist to hold senior-level editing positions at all three American news magazines. He was editor of U.S. News & World Report, executive editor of Newsweek, and Nation editor of Time. Before returning to NJ, he spent eight years as editor of the Washington Examiner. He has also worked as a reporter at the Boston Globe and Philadelphia Inquirer and as Washington bureau chief for the Houston Chronicle. He was the founding editor of Civilization, which won a National Magazine Award for General Excellence after its first year of publication. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he lives in Washington with his wife, the biographer Sally Bedell Smith. They have three grown children.

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Stuart Taylor, Jr. is a journalist focusing on legal and policy issues and has coauthored two critically acclaimed books. He occasionally practices law and has taught at Stanford Law School.

Taylor's journalistic career began at the Baltimore Sun from 1971 to 1974. After detouring to Harvard Law School and a Washington law firm (Wilmer, Cutler, & Pickering) from 1974-1980, he wrote for The New York Times, from 1980-1988; American Lawyer Media from 1989-1997; National Journal and Newsweek, from 1998-2010; and many other publications on a freelance basis. He has been interviewed on all major broadcast networks.

Taylor has won numerous journalism honors and has often been called one of the nation's leading legal journalists. He is known for breaking with both liberal and conservative conventional wisdom.

In 2012, Richard Sander and Taylor wrote Mismatch: How Affirmative Action Hurts Students It's Intended to Help, and Why Universities Won't Admit It. They have filed related amicus briefs in the Supreme Court. In 2007, Taylor and KC Johnson wrote Until Proven Innocent: Political Correctness and the Shameful Injustices of the Duke Lacrosse Rape Fraud.

Taylor graduated from Princeton University in 1970 and from Harvard Law School in 1977.

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Hanna Trudo is a staff correspondent for National Journal Hotline covering national politics. Before joining National Journal, she covered nightly breaking news at POLITICO during the 2016 presidential election as a senior producer for its website. Hanna has written for The New Republic, WIRED, Foreign Policy, PBS FRONTLINE, The Boston Globe, and Marie Claire, among others, and was a 2014 Gerald Loeb Award finalist in investigative reporting for a year-long series published with ProPublica. She hails from New Hampshire.

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Kyle Trygstad is editor of National Journal Hotline. An Arlington, Va., native, he previously served as an editor, features writer and campaign reporter at Roll Call. Before that he reported for Real Clear Politics, was a researcher for The Almanac of American Politics and interned at The Hotline.

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Amy Walter is the National Editor of The Cook Political Report where she provides analysis of the issues, trends and events that shape the political environment. Her weekly column appears at CookPolitical.com.

Over the past 14 years, Walter has built a reputation as an accurate, objective and insightful political analyst with unparalleled access to campaign insiders and decision-makers. She joins The Cook Political Report after a successful stint as Political Director of ABC News. Before ABC, Walter served as Editor-in-Chief of National Journal's The Hotline where she served as the political publication's primary voice. She provided regular analysis of the national political environment in her weekly NationalJournal.com column, On the Trail.

This is Amy's second tour of duty with The Cook Political Report. From 1997 to 2007, she served as Senior Editor where she covered the U.S. House.

A regular panelist on PBS's "Washington Week with Gwen Ifill," Ms. Walter has provided political analysis on almost every major political television program. She was a member of CNN's Emmy Award-winning election night team in 2006.

Walter was named one of DC's "50 Top Journalists" by Washingtonian Magazine in 2009 and honored with theWashington Post's Crystal Ball award for her spot-on election predictions in 2000. She is a member of the Board of Trustees at Colby College where she graduated summa cum laude.

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David Wasserman is House Editor for The Cook Political Report, where he is responsible for handicapping and analyzing U.S. House Races. Founded in 1984, The Cook Political Report provides analyses of Presidential, U.S. Senate, House and gubernatorial races. The New York Times has called The Cook Political Report "a newsletter that both parties regard as authoritative."

Nate Silver of the New York Times' FiveThirtyEight Blog has written: "Wasserman's knowledge of the nooks and crannies of political geography can make him seem like a local," and the Los Angeles Times recently called David a "whip smart" and "scrupulously nonpartisan" analyst whose "numbers nerddom was foretold at a young age."

David has served as an analyst for the NBC News Election Night Decision Desk in 2012, 2010, and 2008, and has appeared on NBC Nightly News, ABC World News, C-SPAN Washington Journal, CNN, and NPR. His commentary on House races has been cited in numerous print and online publications including Politico, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and RealClearPolitics.com.

In April 2011, David authored "Better Know a District," the The Cook Political Report's comprehensive 2012 redistricting outlook. He also serves as an Associate Editor of National Journal magazine and a contributor to the Almanac of American Politics 2014. A frequent speaker and guest lecturer, David has shared his insights into the latest political trends with audiences at Georgetown's Government Affairs Institute, the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics, and American University, among others.

Prior to joining The Cook Political Report in June 2007, David served for three years as House Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, a widely respected political analysis newsletter and website founded by renowned Prof. Larry J. Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. In that role, David led the publication to correctly predict Democrats would score a gain of 29 House seats in November 2006. He also served as an off-air analyst for BBC America's Election Night coverage of the 2006 midterm races.

David has also worked on numerous political campaigns, including competitive races in Iowa, South Dakota, and Virginia. A native of New Jersey, he holds a B.A. in Government with distinction from the University of Virginia and was awarded the 2006 Emmerich-Wright Outstanding Thesis prize for his study of congressional redistricting standards.

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Adam Wollner is a staff correspondent for National Journal, primarily covering defense and foreign policy issues. Previously, he covered politics as an intern for NPR and the Center for Public Integrity. A native Wisconsinite, Wollner graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2013 with a bachelor degree in journalism and political science.

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Casey Wooten covers tax policy for National Journal. He previously covered agriculture and tax issues for Bloomberg BNA, and served as an energy and banking reporter at Houston Business Journal. A Houston native, he has a BA from the University of Houston and a master's in journalism and public affairs from American University.

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Regan Considine is the Strategic Partnership Manager for the Network Science Initiative at National Journal. She previously worked as a health policy analyst with NSI. Prior to joining National Journal, Regan worked as an Associate at the Urban Institute's Health Policy Center, where she conducted research on the impact of health reform on people with disabilities. Regan graduated from Yale University in 2016 with a BA in Political Science, studying health policy and international affairs. While at Yale, she was a member of the Yale Women's Crew team and Director of FOCUS on New Haven, the sophomore and transfer orientation program focused on community service.

Caitlin Essig is a Membership Development Associate for the Network Science Initiative. Originally from a tiny town called Hartville, Ohio, she graduated from The Ohio State University in 2015, majoring in Journalism and minoring in International Relations & Diplomacy and Creative Writing. Prior to joining National Journal, Caitlin was the social media manager for Ohio State University's cancer hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and she now lives in Virginia.

Jennifer Thea Gordon is a Senior Energy Analyst for the Network Science Initiative. Prior to joining National Journal, Jennifer had been a CIA political analyst and, later, a freelance writer and TV commentator. Jennifer holds a PhD in Middle Eastern History from Harvard University and a BA in Middle Eastern Studies from Wellesley College. Jennifer lives in Bethesda with her husband and their young son.

Rachel Heimann is an analyst for the Network Science Initiative at National Journal. She graduated from Duke University in May 2017 with a B.A. in Public Policy and a double minor in Economics and Psychology. Rachel grew up in San Francisco and currently resides in Washington, D.C.

Quinn Hirsch is an Analyst for the Network Science Initiative. Quinn joined the National Journal team in 2017, after completing her Master of Public Health in Health Law and Policy from Boston University. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Quinn currently resides in Washington, DC.

Jenny Keroack is a Policy Analyst at the Network Sciences Initiative. She graduated from the University of Chicago in June 2016, with a degree from the Law, Letters, and Society program. Prior to joining the Network Sciences Initiative, Jenny interned at the White House Communications Office, Facebook Government and Politics Team, and U.S. Embassy in Sweden. She also spent two years as the communications intern at the University of Chicago Institute of Politics. Originally from New York City, Jenny now lives in Washington, D.C.

Conor R. Laing is a Health Policy Analyst for the Network Science Initiative. Prior to joining the National Journal, Conor was a Legislative Research Analyst for Stateside Associate's Healthcare and Insurance Team, a Public Policy Analyst for Morningside Research and Consulting, and a Public Policy Assistant for Consumers Union's Health Reform Team. Conor graduated with his Master of Public Affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin in 2016. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science with a Minor in Peace and Conflict Studies from Fort Lewis College. Originally from Leadville, Colorado, he currently resides in Arlington, Virginia.

Dan O’Brien is a Finance Policy Analyst with National Journal’s Network Science Initiative. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin in May 2016, with a degree in economics and business. While at Trinity, Dan worked as a journalist and managing editor at The University Times, the largest student publication in Ireland. He previously interned in investment banking at JPMorgan Chase. Originally from Philadelphia, Dan now lives in Washington, D.C.

Eliza Pugh is a Fellow with the National Journal's Network Science Initiative. She graduated in December 2016 with a B.A. in Government from Harvard University. Eliza is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and enjoys reading, running, and playing ultimate Frisbee.

Reem Rayef is an Analyst for Network Science Initiative. Reem joined the National Journal team in 2015, after graduating from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, and Anthropology. She has research experience on Middle East policy, and previously worked for a strategic communications consultancy in New York City. Reem grew up in central New Jersey and currently lives in Washington, D.C.

Adam Sherman is an analyst for National Journal's Network Science Initiative.

Rachel Topazian is the Health Policy Practice Lead for National Journal's Network Science Initiative. Prior to joining National Journal, Rachel conducted bioethics research at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. She is a graduate of Wheaton College, where she studied Philosophy.

Juliana is the current fellow for Events and Operations. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she attended Emory University in Atlanta and graduated with a BA in English and Creative Writing and a Certificate in Business Administration. Previously, Juliana interned in Global Communications at Agilent Technologies and started a business, JMB Workshops, teaching writing classes. She is currently editing a textbook on trademark law.

Cassandra Klosterman is a fellow on the National Journal’s Membership Events Team. Cassandra graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a specialization in Russian Language and Literature in May 2016. Prior to joining the National Journal, she served as the voter engagement fellow at the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement. In this role, she designed and implemented a voter registration and education plan for her alma matter which centered around the second 2016 presidential debate. Cassandra grew up in Arizona and currently resides in Washington, D.C.

Meaghan is a Manager for Operations and Events, and previously served as the Dedicated Advisor to all House and Senate offices. She joined National Journal as a fellow in 2015. Prior to starting with National Journal, Meaghan worked in Member Services at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. Hailing from Charlotte, N.C., Meaghan received a B.A. in Political Science and History from Wellesley College. 

Sara Mazzoleni is a Manager for Member Events and Meetings. She joined National Journal in 2014, as an events fellow for National Journal LIVE. A Florida native, she is a graduate of Florida State University with degrees in Hospitality Management and Political Science.

Adam Aldrich is a fellow with National Journal's Presentation Center. Before joining National Journal, Adam worked as a wealth management intern at Merrill Lynch. A native Washingtonian, he graduated from Wesleyan University in 2017 with a BA in Economics and French studies.

Shruthi is a health policy and data visualization fellow at the Presentation Center. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2016 with a BA/BS in biology and political science. Prior to joining National Journal, she worked in health care consulting. Originally from just outside of Chicago, Shruthi currently resides in Washington D.C.

Michael Brady is a fellow with National Journal’s Presentation Center. Before joining the National Journal team, he worked as an investment banking intern at Goldman Sachs. Michael graduated from Middlebury College in 2017, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. He is originally from Indianapolis, IN and currently lives in Washington, D.C.

Justin Brown is a Associate with National Journal's Presentation Center. Originally from Maryland, Justin received his B.A. in Urban Studies from Stanford University where he did research on a wide range of topics including social inequality, geopolitical warfare, and infrastructure development. In 2013 he collaborated with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on a project studying Syrian refugee migration patterns. He also has participated in a year-long internship with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. In his free time, Justin likes to explore his passions in improv comedy and circus arts.

Claire is an associate in National Journal's Presentation Center. Prior to joining National Journal, Claire worked in Government Affairs with both the Environmental Working Group and Beacon Consulting Group. She is a graduate of Emory University, where she studied Environmental Science and Political Science.

Claire Garney is a fellow with National Journal’s Presentation Center. Prior to working at National Journal, Claire interned and held a communications fellowship in the office of Sen. Mazie K. Hirono and an interned at Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired (DACOR), a private organization for foreign affairs professionals. Claire recently graduated with a M.A. in international affairs from George Washington University’s Elliott School.

Taryn MacKinney is a fellow with National Journal's Presentation Center. Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, Taryn graduated in 2017 with a BA in Biological Anthropology and English from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to her work for National Journal, Taryn was a research assistant at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, aiding in intelligent robotics research. She also worked for Penn Law Professor Paul Robinson, researching and writing content for two books on criminal law, and as an editor for Hewlett-Packard. She now resides in east Washington, D.C.

Owen Minott is an Associate for National Journal's Presentation Center. Before joining National Journal, Owen taught English in Brazil on a Fulbright grant. A Boston native, he graduated from Bates College in 2014 with a BA in Politics and a concentration in Latin American studies.

Adriana Morton is a fellow with National Journal’s Presentation Center. Before joining National Journal, Adriana interned on Capitol Hill, on Kamala Harris’s Senate campaign, at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and in Senator Barbara Boxer's state office. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Adriana received her B.A. in political science from UCLA, where she did research on presidential primary elections. She currently resides in Washington, DC.

Katy is a fellow with National Journal's Presentation Center. Originally from Cocoa, Florida, Katy graduated with a B.S. in International Affairs and Political Science and a B.A. in Russian and Eastern European Studies from the Florida State University. Prior to joining the National Journal, Katy interned at the International Rescue Committee’s Tallahassee branch and the Florida House of Representatives.

Madelaine is a Fellow with National Journal's Presentation Center. Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Madelaine earned a B.A. from the University of Chicago in Political Science with a minor in French Language and Literature. Prior to joining the National Journal she was a political intern at ABC News covering the 2016 Iowa Caucuses. Madelaine also participated in a yearlong fellowship at the UChicago Institute of Politics in which she studied the leadership methodology of Sargent Shriver and the school-to-prison pipeline in Chicago. Madelaine currently resides in Washington D.C.

Daniel Stublen is an Associate for National Journal's Presentation Center. He graduated in May 2015 from Duke University with a B.A in Political Science and French/Francophone Studies, as well as a certificate in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). Before joining the presentation center, Daniel was a fellow with National Journal's Network Science Initiative. Originally from Kitty Hawk, NC, he currently resides in Washington, D.C.

Alistair Taylor is the Director of Strategic Content and Presentations for National Journal. Prior to joining National Journal, Alistair was the managing editor of Oxford Business Group in Istanbul and a communications consultant with the World Bank in Washington, DC. Originally from Bethesda, Maryland, he has an AB in History from the University of Chicago and an MA in Political Science from Sabanci University in Istanbul. Alistair currently resides in Washington, DC with his wife and cat.

Maansi Vatsan is a health policy and data visualization fellow in National Journal's Presentation Center. Originally from the suburbs of Maryland, Maansi earned a B.S. in mathematics and biology from Washington University in St. Louis in 2017. Prior to joining National Journal, Maansi was an ORISE Fellow at the Food and Drug Administration, where she worked on simulating clinical trials.

Christine Yan is an associate in National Journal's Presentation Center. She graduated from Princeton University in June 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Certificate in Finance. She has lived in California, New Jersey, and Taiwan, and currently resides in Washington, DC.

Jason Clark serves as the Research Consultant for National Journal's Policy Brands Roundtable. He formally worked as the Strategy & New Product Development Associate for National Journal Membership. Prior to joining National Journal, Jason held a variety of positions which allowed him to develop skills within business consulting, product innovation, and strategic research.

Meredith Crimmins is the Manager of Partner Development for Policy Brands Roundtable. She previously served as a Senior Advisor of Member Services for the National Journal Leadership Council. Before joining National Journal in 2013, Meredith worked at POLITICO on the Live event team.

Meredith graduated from The George Washington University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and minor in Organizational Science. She grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently lives in Washington, D.C.

Christian Garcia is a Research Analyst for National Journal’s Policy Brands Roundtable. Prior to joining National Journal, he has held various research positions in the public policy, legal, and academic arenas. While working for the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness and the United States Senate, Christian conducted research on economic competitiveness, job creation, and community revitalization. He has also worked as an analyst for a financial litigation firm and as a research assistant for Harvard University. Christian received his honors B.A. in Government from Harvard University. He is a native of Weehawken, New Jersey.

Elise Gurney is a Research Analyst for National Journal's Policy Brands Roundtable. Elise has a background in data analytics and research management, and served as Research Coordinator at an economic consulting firm before joining National Journal. Elise received her B.A. in Economics from Carleton College in 2013.

Sean Harper serves as the Associate Director of Partner Services for the Policy Brands Roundtable. Sean is responsible for working with National Journal's Partner Organizations to assist them in better understanding and effectively positioning their Policy Brand among decision makers in Washington. Before joining National Journal in 2014, Sean worked as the Solutions Development and Client Delivery Manager for the consulting services organizations within both of Princeton Information Ltd. and Resolvit, LLC. Sean is a native of Silver Spring, MD and graduated in 2006 from the Boston College, where he holds a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History.

Rachael Heisler is the Director of the Policymakers’ Council at National Journal, a robust resource for public-sector employees and their professional development. Previously, she was Director of Engagement at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and ran the organization's external affairs strategy, including partnerships, surrogate management, and state-based outreach. She served on the staff of U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) for six years in various capacities including fundraiser, political adviser, and as communications director. In 2005 and 2006, she worked on the campaign of now U.S. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania. The Morning Call newspaper named her one of the top 10 most effective legislative and campaign staffers in Pennsylvania, and Politics PA named her one of Pennsylvania's Rising Stars: 30 Under 30. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

Nate Jacobs is a Research Analyst for National Journal's Policy Brands Roundtable. Previously he was an analyst at a public opinion research firm, where his work focused mainly on environmental, education, and public health issues. He received his BA in history from Wesleyan University in 2013 and is a native of Hamilton, New York.  

Sarah Knoesen serves as the Associate Director of Research for National Journal's Policy Brands Roundtable.

Sarah's previous professional experience includes both academic and professional research. Prior to joining National Journal in 2015, Sarah worked at Hanover Research where she conducted and oversaw custom market research projects. She has conducted political economy research in Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and South Africa as a research consultant at the World Bank, a graduate researcher at the University of California, San Diego, and for her own academic work.

Sarah holds an M.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine.

Amit Kumar is a Research Analyst for National Journal's Policy Brands Roundtable. Amit has experience in journalism and policy analysis, and prior to joining National Journal he conducted social media strategy and policy analysis at the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General. Amit holds a B.A. in broadcast journalism from the University of South Carolina and an M.A. in U.S. foreign policy and national security from American University.

Suffi Qarni is the Manager of Data and Insights of National Journal’s Policy Brands Roundtable. Prior to joining National Journal in 2015, Suffi worked at the AFL-CIO where he conducted research projects on public policy and organizing campaigns. Over his career, Suffi has worked in organizational roles, on state legislative and congressional elections, and on public policy research projects.

Suffi holds a graduate degree from the George Washington University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland. He grew up in Baltimore, MD and currently lives in Washington, DC.

Taryn Thiele-Sardina works as Outreach Coordinator for the Policymakers Network at National Journal. Previously, she served as an Associate in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel and as an intern at the National Venture Capitalist Association. Taryn graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in biological anthropology and political science.

Olivia is a fellow at National Journal's Policy Brands Roundtable's research team. Prior to joining PBR, she interned with the International Cooperation team at OUSD(AT&L), as well as at the National Association for Japan-America Societies’ AIU High School Diplomats program. Olivia graduated in May 2017 from the University of Notre Dame with an honors BA in Political Science. She is a native of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Katherine Westmoreland is a Senior Research Analyst for National Journal's Policy Brands Roundtable. Prior to joining the National Journal team, Katherine worked in the nonprofit sector, training high school students to become leaders in voter registration and voter advocacy across Virginia. Katherine also has a background in research, previously working as a Research Assistant on multiple academic statewide and national survey projects and as a Survey Specialist at Hanover Research.

Katherine attended Brigham Young University and majored in Political Science with a minor in Nonprofit Management. She is a proud Portland, Oregon native.

Sana Javed is a Developer at National Journal, where she focuses on building online experiences and digital platforms. Prior to National Journal, Sana was a Software Developer at the New America Foundation where she built a custom, open-source content management system. Sana graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature and a B.A. in Government and Politics.

Rory Merrill is a junior Project Manager for the Digital team at National Journal. Prior to joining National Journal, she attended The University of Georgia earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. She grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and now resides in Washington, DC.

Robert Townley is a developer for National Journal, focusing primarily on the stability and development of National Journal’s in-house content management system, and laying the groundwork for innovative future products and offerings. Prior to joining National Journal, he ran a children’s educational organization in his hometown of New York City. Outside of work, he enjoys photography, classical guitar, and listening to science fiction audiobooks while cleaning the house.

Jesse Chimes is National Journal’s marketing manager. He helps develop and implement strategies to expand National Journal’s membership base and strengthen its brand positioning. In previous roles, he led marketing strategy for a national healthcare association, managed digital content for a nonprofit founded by Microsoft, and produced a major market talk show for CBS Radio.

Jesse grew up just outside of Washington, DC, graduated from American University in the District, and has no immediate plans to see what other cities actually look like.

Jennifer serves as the senior director of marketing at National Journal, where she develops and executes marketing strategies that drive member engagement, reach new audiences, increase sales revenue and improve overall Brand equity.   She is responsible for developing product positioning guidelines and creating marketing strategies to launch new products, generate sales leads and improve Member retention.

Prior to National Journal, Jennifer worked at The Nature Conservancy and National Wildlife Federation where she led the development of digital strategies focused on revenue growth and engagement.  Before joining the National Wildlife Federation, she worked at local software and internet organizations in several roles including Brand Strategy, Advertising Sales Strategy, Account Management, Demand Generation and Channel Marketing.   Jennifer lives in Annapolis, Maryland with her husband Chris.

Chloe is a Content Marketing Associate on National Journal’s marketing team. Prior to joining National Journal, she was a copywriter at Experian’s internal creative agency in New York City and worked in marketing in Nantucket, MA.

After growing up in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, Chloe attended the University of Virginia where she received a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Government.

Alex Slawson is a business fellow on the marketing team. Prior to joining the National Journal, he interned for Congressman Jim Cooper (TN-05) and worked on a campaign for Atlanta mayor. Alex graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2017, where he studied political science.

Laura Sobrado is a digital designer for National Journal, supporting both the Marketing and Communications and Web teams. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, she graduated from Rhode Island School of Design where she received her M.F.A in Graphic Design. 

Brandon Stallings is the Senior Manager of National Journal communications