Our MissionThe USGLC works in our nation's capital and across the country to educate and inspire support from the American public and policymakers on the importance of America's civilian-led tools of diplomacy and development. By advocating for increases in the International Affairs Budget, the USGLC is working to make diplomacy and development a keystone of America's engagement with the world.In today's interconnected world, America must use all of the instruments of national security and foreign policy at its disposal. America's civilian tools of diplomacy and development are underfunded and undermanned, which is why the USGLC supports a strong and effective International Affairs Budget for [the goals documented in this StratML rendition]U.S. Global Leadership CoalitionUSGLC_6b6a1dec-fd6c-11e6-a68b-f5da7ee62fe8The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a broad-based influential network of over 500 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic, military, and community leaders in all 50 states who support strategic investments to elevate development and diplomacy alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.U.S. Global Leadership CampaignThe U.S. Global Leadership Campaign is the advocacy arm of the USGLC. Created in 1995, this 501(c)(4) organization brings together over 400 businesses and non-governmental organizations who share a commitment to advocating for a robust U.S. International Affairs Budget.Carolyn MilesCo-Chair -- Save the ChildrenSarah ThornCo-Chair -- WalmartKarl HofmannVice-Chair -- Population Services International (PSI)Greta LundebergTreasurer -- The Boeing CompanyTara Hogan CharlesSecretary -- Procter and GambleBill LaneChair Emeritus -- CaterpillarJeffrey ColmanAmerican Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)Suzanne EhlersPopulation Action InternationalAnne GoddardChildFund InternationalLeslie GriffinUPSDan HelfrichDeloitte Consulting LLPJon HixsonCargillAndrea KoppelMercy CorpsJessica KruvantCreative Associates InternationalKristin LordIREXLisa MalloyIntel CorporationDavid MilibandInternational Rescue CommitteeJohn MurphyU.S. Chamber of CommerceMichelle NunnCAREBill O'KeefeCatholic Relief ServicesKate RumbaughThe Coca-Cola CompanyJohanna Nesseth TuttleChevronChris PolicinskiLand O'Lakes, Inc.Eric ReadingChemonicsCaroline RoanPfizer, Inc.David WeissGlobal CommunitiesAaron WilliamsRTI InternationalPeter YeoUnited Nations FoundationRobert ZachritzWorld VisionCenter for U.S. Global LeadershipThe Center for U.S. Global Leadership is the education arm of the USGLC. This 501(c)(3) organization develops dynamic programs in the nation's capital and across the country to educate the American public about the importance of America's civilian-led tools of development and diplomacy.Honorable Dan GlickmanChairman of the Board -- Aspen Institute Congressional Program,Bipartisan Policy CenterAndrew TischVice-Chair -- Loews CorporationGeorge IngramTreasurer -- Brookings InstitutionMark GreenSecretary -- International Republican InstituteHunter BidenRosemont SenecaKaty ButtonThe Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationMichael CrowArizona State UniversityMike FernandezBurson-MarstellerJennifer GantenChevronMichael GersonONELionel JohnsonPacific Pension & Investment InstituteAnn LewisMartin LoweryNational Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)Norman OrnsteinAmerican Enterprise InstituteNancy Ziuzin SchlegelLockheed Martin CorporationSherrie WestinSesame WorkshopUSGLC StaffLiz SchrayerPresident & CEO -- Liz Schrayer serves as President & CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC), a broad based coalition of over 500 businesses and NGOs that advocates for strong U.S. global leadership through development and diplomacy. Under her leadership, the USGLC has grown to a nationwide network of advocates in all 50 states and boasts a bipartisan Advisory Council, chaired by General Colin Powell which includes every living former Secretary of State, and a National Security Advisory Council consisting of nearly 200 retired three and four-star generals and admirals. In addition to running the USGLC, Ms. Schrayer serves as President of Schrayer & Associates, Inc., a nationwide political consulting firm founded in 1994, which works on a wide range of domestic and international issues. Ms. Schrayer currently serves on USAID’s Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACFVA), as well as several advisory boards and committees for the University of Michigan, including the Ford School of Public Policy. Prior to starting her own firm, Ms. Schrayer served as the national Political Director of AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) for more than a decade. She worked on Capitol Hill, founding the Congressional Human Rights Caucus and in state government. She has traveled across the country organizing citizen advocates in every state. Ms. Schrayer has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and resides in Maryland with her husband Jeff Schwaber, an attorney who helped launch the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless.Jason GrossExecutive Director -- Jason Gross serves as Executive Director of the USGLC, tapping over 20 years of public policy, Capitol Hill and Presidential campaign experience to oversee day-to-day operations of the nationwide coalition. Prior to rejoining the USGLC, Gross served nine years as Chief of Staff to U.S. Representative Joe Courtney of Connecticut. Gross launched Courtney's office in the House and led the office from a razor-thin 83 vote victory in 2006 to four strong reelections and Courtney being named Congress’s 8th highest over-performing Democrat by the Cook Political Report in 2014. Previously, Gross became the USGLC's first full-time employee in 2001 and contributed to the organization’s growth from nascent coalition to established organization in six years as Managing Director. Earlier, Gross served as a Senior Professional Staff Member for European Affairs on the House International Relations Committee for Ranking Member Sam Gejdenson of Connecticut after having served on the foreign policy team of the Clinton-Gore 1996 Campaign. Gross earned a Master's Degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Tufts University. He lives with his wife, Connie Pendleton, a media lawyer, in Washington D.C. with their two sons.Mylinda McDanielExecutive Assistant to the President and CEO -- Mylinda comes to USGLC from the Law Offices of David Sheldon, a boutique firm specializing in military law. While there, she took on a multifaceted role that included advocating for veterans and active duty service members, research, and serving as executive assistant to the firm’s CEO. Her professional tenure includes a research fellowship with Women's Action for New Directions, where her work focused on global nonproliferation efforts. She has also worked with the National Defense University’s Center for National Security and Technology Policy, where she focused on sustainable technologies and their utility to the American military; the American Action Forum; and the National Women’s Political Caucus. Mylinda holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from the University of Oregon and a Master's in political science with an emphasis on international relations and security policy from West Virginia University.Lindsay Lee PlackGovernment Relations Director -- Lindsay Lee Plack serves as Director of Government Relations at the USGLC where she oversees the coalition’s engagement with Capitol Hill and other policymakers. Lindsay joins the USGLC from the Glover Park Group where she spent five and a half years managing government and public affairs work for a range of internationally-focused clients, including foreign governments, non-profits, and multinational corporations. She also served as a Senior Lobbyist at The Oldaker Group. Prior to joining the private sector, Lindsay worked on Capitol Hill for Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R-MI) and managed his national security, foreign policy, and related appropriations portfolios. Lindsay also has extensive campaign experience working on and managing campaigns at the local, state, and national level. Lindsay holds a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary's College - Notre Dame, and lives with her husband in Alexandria, Virginia.Mary LaurieGovernment Relations Manager -- Mary joins the USGLC from InterAction, where she worked with the Public Policy Team on federal budget analysis and food security advocacy. Before InterAction, Mary served as a foreign policy fellow in the office of Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA), where she helped draft and negotiate the 2014 Global Food Security Act. Prior to her experience in the Senate, she served in the Washington, DC office of Human Rights Watch where she facilitated advocacy to the U.S. government and investigated protections for refugees. Mary holds a BA in international relations from the College of William and Mary and a JD from Penn State University’s Dickinson School of Law.Sean HansenGovernment Relations & Policy Associate -- Sean Hansen comes to the USGLC after working on Capitol Hill in the office of Rep. Adam Kinzinger, where he assisted on foreign policy issues. Prior to that, he served as Policy Intern at the USGLC. Sean's interest in international affairs developed from summers spent sailing the world aboard an 18th century replica tall-ship, the HMS Bounty. He holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he specialized in conflict resolution and U.S. foreign policy, and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in international development at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. Sean is a proud Long Islander, hailing from Setauket, NY.Derek GianinoDirector of Strategic Initiatives -- Derek was most recently Deputy National Coalitions Director at the Romney for President campaign; overseeing national outreach efforts to veterans, sportsmen, and farmers. In this capacity, he directed efforts to recruit and mobilize activists in more than 15 targeted states and liaised with prominent veteran, business, and civic leaders. Previously, he was an Account Executive at Howard Consulting Group and served as Deputy Field Manager at DDC Advocacy, a national full-service public affairs firm. A Michigan native, Gianino graduated from Kalamazoo College, and received his Master of Public Policy from The American University. He has also lived and studied at the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland.Carey CampbellNational Outreach Director -- Carey comes to the USGLC from her previous position as Chief of Staff to the South Carolina House of Representatives Deputy Minority Leader James Smith, where she oversaw all political and legislative priorities. Her previous experience includes serving as South Carolina Deputy Political Director for the Hillary for President campaign during the 2008 primaries and a former lobbyist for a South Carolina education organization. Carey has worked on numerous political campaigns at the local, state, and presidential level overseeing field, fundraising, and policy development. She graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina, where she focused on Political Science. She is a native of Native of Decatur, AL and spent several years in Nashville, TN.Alex GrantDeputy National Outreach Director -- Alex joins the USGLC from the National Association of Broadcasters' Political Action Committee (NABPAC), where he served as Senior Manager. At NABPAC, his responsibilities included expanding the visibility and size of the PAC, recruiting new donors, managing communications, and working with leaders of the broadcast industry to engage with key stakeholders. His previous experiences include serving as Campaign Manager for a congressional campaign in Indiana during the 2012 cycle, as a PAC Compliance Specialist at Vocus, Inc., and as Finance Director and Legislative Aide for Congressman Steven R. Rothman (D-NJ-09). A native of Rustburg, Virginia, Alex received his Bachelor of Arts in Government & International Relations from George Mason University, and holds a Master of Professional Studies in Political Management from George Washington University.Andrew KrausDirector of Veterans Outreach -- Andrew joins the USGLC from Wounded Warrior Project, where he worked in the Washington DC office. In this role, he provided support to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and helped build a network of veterans throughout the Mid-Atlantic. During this time, he served as the Howard County Chamber of Commerce Director of Legislative Affairs, working with state and local partners to improve the business climate in Maryland. Andrew spent five years on active duty, and continues to serve as a Marine with the 2nd Civil Affairs Group in Washington, DC. He graduated from Catholic University with a B.A. in Politics.Ash HardenRegional Outreach Director -- Ash Harden joins the USGLC from the Colorado Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign, where she was the Regional Field Director for southeast Colorado. Previously, Ash worked as a Program and Marketing Manager for the Business Council for Peace, where she supported and provided training to entrepreneurs in post-conflict countries, such as Rwanda and Afghanistan. Ash also served as a Research Associate at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. Before CFR, Ash lived and worked in Udaipur, India training locally elected village representatives on leadership skills. She holds a MSc in Gender, Globalization, and Development from the London School of Economics and a B.A. from Emory University in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies and International Relations, where she graduated summa cum laude. She is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.Colleen BowmanRegional Field Manager -- Colleen joins the USGLC after serving as the Manager of Field Operations at BIPAC, the Business-Industry Political Action Committee. In this role, Colleen built and strengthened strategic relationships with leading state business organizations and supported their advocacy efforts. Prior to joining BIPAC, Colleen worked as a legislative intern in the Capitol Hill office of then-Senator John Kerry and in the district office of Congresswoman Kathy Hochul. She was also honored to participate in the Student Conference on U.S. Affairs at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where she analyzed the three "Ds" of foreign policy: diplomacy, development, and defense. A proud native of Buffalo, N.Y., Colleen graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in Political Science.Jonathan FrediTexas Field Manager -- Prior to joining the USGLC, Jonathan worked in Texas as a member of Senator John Cornyn's staff with a focus on Department of State and Department of Homeland Security issues. Prior to his time in a congressional office, Jonathan lived and worked in Barcelona, Spain. After earning his M.A. in International Relations from the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals, he worked with the Global University Network for Innovation to advocate for higher education reform as well as working on reestablishing higher education systems in areas affected by conflict or upheaval. He earned his B.A. from Louisiana State University and is a proud native of Nashville, Tennessee.Jeremy TolbertSouthern Regional Outreach Manager -- Jeremy comes to the USGLC from the Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC). During his tenure there, he focused his efforts on military affairs outreach, directed the Military Academy Nominations Program and served as the Senator’s liaison to various groups and organizations. In addition, he was involved with Department of State issues and organized and directed major events. To date, he has worked for two U.S. Senators and has been a part of several federal campaigns, including the historic election of Tim Scott, who became the South's first African-American Senator since Reconstruction. He is a graduate of Clemson University where he served as the Governmental Affairs Director and advocated for higher education on behalf of Clemson’s undergraduate student body. Jeremy is a proud native of Greenville, South Carolina.Adelana GladsteinOutreach Manager -- Adelana comes to the USGLC after receiving her M.A. in International Relations from the University of Miami, where she specialized in U.S.-Latin American relations. While in graduate school, she held an internship in the Congressional Affairs Office at the U.S. Southern Command where she focused on security issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Previously, Adelana spent over a year working as a Legislative Correspondent on Capitol Hill where she worked on Western Hemisphere affairs issues. She earned her B.S. in International Affairs and B.A. in History from Florida State University. She also spent a semester studying abroad in Valencia, Spain. Adelana is a proud native of Orlando, Florida.Sean SorbieVeterans Outreach Manager -- Sean joins USGLC from the Democratic National Committee where he managed a nationwide team of staff and volunteers during the 2016 election. At the DNC, Sean supported the research and communications departments by providing real time updates from thousands of campaign events across the country. His earlier experience includes roles such as Regional Field Director for Rep. Patrick Murphy (FL) and Veteran Field Organizer for the Truman National Security Project. Sean is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, having earned the rank of Sergeant while serving at the historic Marine Barracks Washington, DC. Sean holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida and is a proud USF Bull.Alec ThomasCentral Regional Outreach Manager -- Alec joins the USGLC after serving as Communications Director for Mike Wade for Congress. A native of Richmond, Virginia, Alec has spent the past five years serving in various roles on the campaigns of Former Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Ed Gillespie, and Pete Snyder, as well as managing several local and state legislative campaigns. Alec previously worked for the National Association of Manufacturers, where he helped execute issue advocacy and grassroots campaigns. Prior to working in politics, Alec served three years in the Virginia Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer. He is a graduate of Liberty University, where he earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice and his M.A. in Public Policy.Sarah PottsOutreach Assistant -- Sarah joins the USGLC after serving as a congressional intern to U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. She also served as Project Manager Intern with CIFAL Atlanta (Centro Internacional de Formación para Autoridades y Líderes), a division of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. Sarah earned a B.A. in English and a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Alabama Honors College, and studied abroad in England at the University of Oxford. A native of Atlanta and graduate of the Westminster Schools, Sarah looks forward to making D.C. her new home.Sidney TraynhamCommunications Director -- Sidney joins the USGLC after a decade of experience in communications, policy and advocacy in the US, Europe, Asia and Africa. He most recently led the national press outreach and digital campaign efforts on immigration and refugee issues for Church World Service’s DC office. Prior to returning to DC, he worked in the international humanitarian and development sector in Geneva with the ACT Alliance, after which he was based in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Thailand with Church World Service. A DC native, Sidney received his undergraduate degree from American University and more recently earned his Master’s in International Peace and Security from the War Studies Department at King’s College London.Jennie BraggDeputy Communications Director -- Jennie joins the USGLC from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, where she served as manager of North American communication. Prior to joining Gavi, Jennie held various roles in writing and media-relations, including a year-long communications fellowship at the National Cancer Institute (NIH). She spent the early part of her career as a producer at CNN in New York. A Connecticut native, Jennie received her undergraduate degree in English from Duke University. She holds a Master of Public Health with a focus on health communication from the University of Southern California.Elizabeth HoltanDigital Communications Manager -- Elizabeth comes to the USGLC from the Council of Better Business Bureaus, where she managed BBB's national digital media platforms, and previously, its relations with over 200 Fortune 500 and nonprofit members. An award-winning writer, Elizabeth has also worked for Public Affairs at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, managed communications at New York State’s oldest estate vineyard, and gained a diverse range of experience at DoD, multinational corporations, and nonprofits. She holds an M.S. in Public Relations from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School and a B.A. in English and Spanish from the State University of New York at Fredonia, and also studied at Northumbria University in England. Elizabeth, a Montana native, serves on the Northern Virginia board of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.Megan RabbittCommunications Manager -- Megan joins the USGLC from the Capitol Hill office of Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), where she most recently served as the Press Secretary. Prior to managing communications for the Congressman, Megan was a Legislative Aide responsible for a varied legislative portfolio. She spent a year studying in Madrid, Spain before earning her B.A. in Political Science, with an emphasis in International Relations, and a Minor in Spanish from the University of California, Santa Barbara. A California native, Megan misses the beaches of Santa Barbara, though she has enjoyed making DC her new home.Allison TaylorDigital Communications Specialist -- Allison comes to the USGLC from the private sector, where she served as Marketing and Public Relations Writer for Wolfram Research International. There, she covered a wide array of communications projects, with a primary focus on consumer outreach and education. She helped with the partnership between The Raspberry Pi Foundation and Wolfram Research International, and provided on-site communications support at the 2013 Computer-Based Math Summit. With a distinctive degree in both Physics and Film/Media Arts from American University, she is skilled in both technical and non-technical aspects of communications. While originally from Long Island, NY, she much prefers DC to New York City.Megan GuilfoyleCommunications Associate -- Megan joins the USGLC from PAHO Foundation, a public health nonprofit, where she served as the organization’s Communications & Marketing Specialist. There, she managed all social media, press, design and website activities. Prior to PAHO Foundation, Megan held internships with Edelman DC and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As a Maryland native, Megan is back in the DMV area after receiving her B.A. in Public Relations, with a minor in Sports & Entertainment Management, from the University of South Carolina.Emily BenovitzProgram Director -- Emily Benovitz joined the USGLC in September 2011 and currently oversees the organization's programming in DC and across the country. Prior to the USGLC, she spent over two years at The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, where she managed lobbying activity for AIPAC’s top political activists, and helped educate members of Congress and their staff on the importance of a strong U.S. - Israel relationship. She has previous experience working at an education non-profit in DC and interning on Capitol Hill. Emily received her bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and is a native of Louisville, Kentucky.Emily Jennings FrenchDeputy Program Director -- Emily comes to the USGLC after receiving her Bachelor's degree in International Relations from American University, where she specialized in U.S. foreign policy and national security. While in college, she held internships with The British Embassy and Vital Voices Global Partnership, an NGO that empowers up-and-coming women leaders around the world. Emily spent a semester studying abroad in St. Petersburg, Russia and loves finding any excuse to practice her Russian language skills. Hailing originally from Burlington, Vermont, Emily has lived in the District since 2007 - and doesn’t see herself ever leaving!Ali CorwinNational Events Assistant -- Ali joins the USGLC from the Partnership for Public Service, where she was most recently a Fellow supporting the Emerging HR Leaders Forum, coordinating logistics and analyzing program data. She previously served as an intern at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Ali received her Master of Management from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and her bachelor’s from Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy, where she studied the impacts of international aid. She also spent a semester abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. A native of Atlanta, Ali is excited for the opportunity to explore DC.Crystal MarshallField Events Assistant -- Crystal joins the USGLC after receiving her M.A. in European Studies from Johns Hopkins SAIS in May 2016. She received her B.A. from Hillsdale College in History, Political Economy, and Spanish. In addition to her academic experiences, Crystal previously worked as an Events Assistant at Johns Hopkins SAIS, helping to coordinate hundreds of on-campus conferences, high-profile events, and graduation ceremonies. Additionally, Crystal interned for the U.S. State Department and the Civil War Trust. Originally from the Seattle region in Washington State, Crystal is now happy to call the "other" Washington her home.John K. GlennPolicy Director -- John K. Glenn is Policy Director of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. He joins the USGLC after serving as Director of Foreign Policy at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, where he led Transatlantic Trends, an annual survey of foreign policy attitudes in the United States and Europe, and oversaw GMF's foreign policy grantmaking and programming. His background also includes academic expertise as executive director of the Council for European Studies and project manager at the Institute of War and Peace Studies at Columbia University. He is adjunct faculty at the Elliott School for Public Affairs at George Washington University and has written numerous books, articles, and policy briefs, as well as appears in the media regularly as a commentator on international affairs. Dr. Glenn holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in sociology from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College.Sung LeeDeputy Policy Director -- Sung joins the USGLC from Feed the Future Knowledge Driven Agricultural Development program, where he managed the publication process for the Feed the Future’s annual Progress Report. He was previously Assistant Director for Global Agricultural Development Initiative at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, where he led the Initiative’s outreach and research efforts on global development and food security issues. He holds an undergraduate degree from George Washington University as well as two graduate degrees from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University in Public Administration and International Relations.Abhik K. PramanikPolicy Assistant -- Abhik joins the USGLC after serving as a Fulbright grantee in the city of Daejeon, South Korea. In Korea, he conducted research on the startup ecosystem in Pangyo Techno Valley in addition to fulfilling his teaching duties. Prior to living abroad, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley where he received a degree in political economy. While an undergrad, he completed several policy based internships. Most notably, he interned in the Office of Policy at the U.S. Agency for International Development. A Maryland native, Abhik is happy to be back on the East Coast after five long years.Melissa LiebermanDirector of Development -- Melissa Lieberman joins the USGLC after nearly 10 years of political fundraising experience at the Presidential, Senatorial, and Congressional levels including with the campaigns of Senator Joe Lieberman, Senator Frank Lautenberg, and former Congressman Martin Frost. Melissa previously served as director of development for MedStar Washington Hospital Center where she was responsible for overall fundraising strategy and execution, and before that as director of development for the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC). Melissa graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in political science.Dana BruceDirector of Strategic Partnerships -- Dana joins the USGLC with over ten years of fundraising experience in the not-for-profit sector. Most recently, Dana served as a consultant for the One South Carolina Flood Fund. Dana was the Executive Director for the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Palmetto Chapter in Columbia, SC for over seven years, where she was responsible for fundraising and events planning. Dana holds a graduate degree in International Relations from the University of South Carolina and an undergraduate degree in Spanish from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC.Haley LinkDevelopment Manager -- Haley joins the USGLC from the Democratic National Convention Committee, where she served as the Associate Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs, managing the allocation and distribution of credentials for the State Delegations. Prior to the Convention, Haley worked for several years at the Bonner Group, a leading progressive fundraising firm. While at the Bonner Group, she supported fundraising efforts for organizations such as Media Matters for America and managed special projects, including the national book tour promoting New York Times Best Seller Killing the Messenger by David Brock. Haley is a native Texan and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Oklahoma City University.Dular NiyangodaChief Financial Officer -- Dular Niyangoda serves as the Chief Financial Officer at the USGLC and brings over fifteen years of executive leadership experience in finance and operations. Most recently, Dular was the CFO for The Optical Society (OSA) where he led finance and customer service departments. His leadership experience across the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors includes strategic finance and budgeting, accounting, compliance, human resources, information technology and customer service. Prior to returning to the not-for-profit sector, Dular founded a number of businesses promoting sustainable organic products. Dular lives with his wife and two children in Washington, DC.Ashley HoweFinance Associate -- Ashley comes to USGLC from Capitol Compliance Associates, a campaign compliance firm where she served as Operations Manager. She also provided finance and administrative support for several Senate races during the 2014 Election cycle. Prior to this, she spent over three years at the Center of the American West, where she organized conferences and lectures to promote Western history and environmental conservation. She has previous experience interning with Truman National Security Project and on Capitol Hill. Ashley received her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder and is a native of Colorado.Matthew SantagataOffice & Database Assistant -- Prior to joining the USGLC, Matthew served as an Intern Analyst for the Senate Budget Committee Minority Staff, where he provided policy research on international and urban affairs cited throughout the 2016 Democratic Presidential Debates. Matthew also served as a Legislative Intern for the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders, while assisting with youth outreach and event organizing on the Senator’s Presidential Campaign. Matthew first joined the private sector as an Executive Project Assistant at Powell Tate, where he worked with the International Vice President creating policy reports and overseeing research distributed to their international offices. A native of Stamford, Connecticut, Matthew received his degree in Global & Regional Studies and History from the University of Vermont, and studied French and French Literature at the Sorbonne.USGLC BenefactorsThe education arm of the USGLC, the Center for U.S. Global Leadership, is grateful for the generous support of our benefactors. Their support allows the USGLC to educate and engage the American public and opinion leaders about the importance of America’s civilian tools of development and diplomacy.Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationCargillChevronCocaColaCox FoundationCreativeDeloitteThe William and Flora Hewlett FoundationLand O'Lakes, Inc. Lockheed MartinNRECAPfizersesameworkshopAndrew H. 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