About AFFWe provide unique opportunities to learn about the ideas of free markets, limited government, and personal responsibility, and to develop the skills necessary to articulate them.We envision an American culture permeated with a love of liberty, and a society that values free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government.America’s Future FoundationAFF_093a0732-52cc-11ea-acf4-19c92a83ea00America’s Future Foundation (AFF) is a nationwide network of liberty-minded young professionals...AFF is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1995 by a group of liberty-minded leaders in Washington, DC.AFF StaffCindy CerquitellaExecutive Director -- Cindy Cerquitella is executive director at America’s Future Foundation. Cindy has spent her career empowering champions of freedom across the globe by giving them the skills, support, guidance, and community they need to take the ideas of liberty and spread...moreChristopher DevineOperations Coordinator (PT) -- Christopher Devine is the part-time operations coordinator at America's Future Foundation. Christopher has an array of political and entrepreneurial experience, starting his first company at age 13 and eventually selling it when he moved to Washington, DC, to attend college....moreJosh EvansWriting Fellows Program Manager -- Josh Evans is the manager of the Writing Fellows Program at America's Future Foundation. Previously, he worked in digital marketing and media relations for TechFreedom and has interned and freelanced for several media outlets, with a focus on technology policy...moreKristine GoffosDirector Of Marketing -- Kristine Goffos is the director of marketing at America’s Future Foundation. Kristine earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Previously, she has served as deputy press secretary for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and...moreMary McPhersonDirector of Development -- Mary McPherson has had the pleasure of fundraising for nonprofits for the last 12 years. Her former places of work include the Koch Associate Program, The Institute for Justice, and most recently the Heritage Foundation as their Membership Programs Manager....moreEmily MishlerDonor Relations Manager (PT) -- Emily Mishler is the part-time donor relations manager. Born and raised in the rural Midwest, Emily is a pathologically intrepid optimist with a keen sense of adventure, eye for design, hand in fundraising, entrepreneurial spirit, and heart for philanthropy. In...moreJenny NoletteEvent Marketing Coordinator (PT) -- Jenny DeMarco is the part-time event marketing coordinator at America's Future Foundation, where she promotes AFF's chapter events across the country. She also serves as assistant director of digital strategy at the Federalist Society and previously worked as a research...moreMatt PurpleWriting Fellows Training Coordinator (PT) -- Matt Purple is the managing editor at The American Conservative. His writing has appeared in National Review, The American Spectator, Reason, The National Interest, and elsewhere. A graduate of The Catholic University of America, he lives in Alexandria.Rhachel ToombsDirector of Grassroots and Community Growth -- Rhachel is the director of grassroots and community growth at America's Future Foundation. She has years of experience in clergy and advocacy, with a focus on community organizing. As a trainer, Rhachel has educated hundreds on important issues and activism....moreKristin UnderwoodDC Programs Manager (PT) -- Kristin Underwood is the part-time DC programs manager at America's Future Foundation, where she supports AFF’s growing presence in Washington, DC, by planning monthly and quarterly activities and flagship events. In 2015, Kristin earned a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication...moreAFF Board of DirectorsJeff BerkowitzRecognized by Politico as “an opposition research and policy ace,” Jeff Berkowitz is Founder and CEO of Delve, a competitive intelligence firm. He's served as Research Director at the Republican National Committee to help shape public opinion on issues including:...moreChaz CirameTreasurer -- Chaz is one of the nation’s foremost experts regarding how NGO’s and influencers affect public policy. The company he founded and runs - Cc: External Affairs, Inc. – helps corporations, trade associations, public affairs firms and non-profits develop long-term partnerships...morePeter LipsettPeter Lipsett is director of growth strategies at DonorsTrust, the community foundation of the liberty movement. He also leads the effort to grow DonorsTrust’s Novus Society, a network of donors under 40 committed to growing their philanthropic network and know-how....moreRichard LorencChairman -- Richard N. Lorenc is the executive vice president of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). FEE is making the ideas of liberty familiar and credible to the rising generation. As COO, Lorenc supports FEE's business unit leaders, supervises program measurement,...moreKathleen O'HearnVice Chair -- Kathleen O’Hearn is the director of policy advancement for State Policy Network. In this capacity she works alongside state-based think tank staff to identify key policy reforms, help craft innovative ideas to advance human flourishing, and connect coalition partners across...moreJohn TillmanJohn Tillman is one of the nation's most prominent leaders of a state-based think tank. As CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, he has transformed what many wrote off as a blue state into a place ripe for free market...moreBrian WilsonBrian Wilson is an entrepreneur, Marine Corps veteran, and works in the tech startup industry. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and St. John's College. He's also active in the charity world having founded CrossFit Walter...moreAFF Advisory BoardArthur BrooksAmerican Enterprise InstituteMichael GlebaThe Sarah Scaife FoundationRobert LevyCato InstituteEdwin MeeseHeritage FoundationEdwin FeulnerHeritage FoundationChristopher MalagisiHillsdale CollegeGene MeyerFederalist SocietyGrover NorquistAmericans for Tax ReformChad ThevenotInstitute for Humane StudiesChris SiddallAFF FounderMary RinerAFF FounderAdam KaufmanAFF FounderBob CaldwellAFF FounderLisa CaldwellAFF FounderSamuel Casey CarterAFF FounderSuzanne KirbyAFF FounderScott LansellAFF FounderTalent MarketIn 2020, America’s Future Foundation welcomed Talent Market to team AFF. Talent Market’s mission is highly complementary to AFF’s–we are both working to help talented individuals get further involved in the effort to make America a freer and more prosperous place. Talent Market provides consulting and recruiting services at no cost to think tanks, policy organizations, research centers, and capacity building institutions that primarily focus on reducing the size and scope of government and advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation. While AFF and Talent Market remain focused on advancing our respective missions, this partnership allows new doors to be opened for joint collaboration on mission-aligned projects. Together we will leverage our existing work and better serve the free-market movement and the cause of liberty.An American culture permeated with a love of liberty, and a society that values free enterprise, personal responsibility, and limited government._093a0818-52cc-11ea-acf4-19c92a83ea00To foster learning about the ideas of free markets, limited government, and personal responsibility,_093a08d6-52cc-11ea-acf4-19c92a83ea00LibertyFree EnterprisePersonal ResponsibilityLimited GovernmentNetworking & MentoringOffer young professionals networking and mentoring opportunities_093a09da-52cc-11ea-acf4-19c92a83ea00Young ProfessionalsThrough our programs, AFF offers young professionals networking and mentoring opportunities, in addition to writing, speaking, and program management experience to help you become a more effective advocate for freedom.WritingProvide writing experience_093a0aca-52cc-11ea-acf4-19c92a83ea001SpeakingProvide speaking experience_093a0b88-52cc-11ea-acf4-19c92a83ea002Program ManagementProvide program management experience_093a0d04-52cc-11ea-acf4-19c92a83ea0032020-02-18https://americasfuture.org/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net