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In her role as Partner Relations Coordinator, Makenna provides administrative support to CPI’s President, COO, and Vice President of Programs, while helping to further the objectives of the Partner Relations team. Makenna joined CPI after serving as the Deputy Scheduler and Executive Assistant to Senator Chuck Grassley. Her passion for the conservative movement was sparked […]

As CPI Senior Fellow, William oversees CPI’s Magnus Fellowship and engages with CPI’s partners on Capitol Hill and in the executive branch. He has over 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill, where he built a reputation for identifying and training the next generation of conservative staffers.   During his most recent stint on Capitol Hill, […]

Prior to joining the CPI Team, Jeffrey worked at Turning Point USA as a Major Gifts Officer for two years. He is passionate about deepening his faith, spending quality time with his family, and honoring conservative principles. Jeffrey has called Nashville, Tennessee home for the past 15 years. If he is not working, you can […]

A skilled writer, editor, and fundraiser, Charlotte oversees CPI’s communication to supporters all over the country as Director of Partner Communications.  Charlotte came to CPI in 2021 after more than a decade at The Heritage Foundation, where as Messaging Editor and Senior Writer, she inspired, informed, and honored Heritage members and major donors all over […]

A returning member of the CPI team, Phil Reboli has almost 15 years of experience on Capitol Hill with most of that time spent in the Senate. Most recently he served as the Legislative Director for Senator Mike Lee (UT). Phil focuses on working with House and Senate staff and conservative groups throughout the country. […]

As CPI’s Leadership Development Manager, Sam helps identify, vet, develop, and recommend top staff to influential positions throughout Washington. Sam is a political professional with experience in campaigns, on Capitol Hill, and in the executive branch. Prior to joining CPI, he served in the Trump administration as deputy White House liaison for the U.S. Small […]

Janell has been involved with the conservative movement from an early age. While in undergrad, she had the opportunity to intern for Governor Kristi Noem in South Dakota and worked closely with the policy advisors and cabinet members crafting various forms of legislation. Before joining CPI, Janell helped fundraise for the grassroots conservative movement at […]

Cleta Mitchell is the Senior Legal Fellow at CPI and is the Founder of the Election Integrity Network. Cleta is an attorney, licensed in Oklahoma and the District of Columbia, who has practiced election, campaign finance, and political law for decades. Cleta graduated from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma College of […]

As Director of Development, Richard leads a talented team with the happy task of engaging with supporters across the country, building lasting relationships that endure beyond political moments, in order to make permanent a conservative culture in Washington.  Richard started his career on Capitol Hill in 2003, interning for his hometown congressman, Adam Putnam, before […]

Madison Leonard brings storytelling, policy insight, and strategic communications expertise to CPI. In her role as Government Relations Manager, she connects Capitol Hill offices, partner organizations, and communications professionals across the movement. Leonard joined CPI after building a career in digital media, nonprofit fundraising, and high-stakes campaigns. She has served in roles including Director of Donor Communications at […]

Jackie started her career in the private sector building venture-backed technology companies where she played a central role in operations, business strategy, and product development. In 2019 she moved to Washington, DC, with the ambition to begin working in conservative politics. Before joining CPI, she worked on free-market issue campaigns and at one of the […]

Alexandra serves as Senior Advisor at CPI, where she is blessed to serve and support our generous donors. Prior to joining the team, Alexandra worked at the Leadership Institute as their Senior Partnership Advisor. Alexandra cut her teeth in politics by equipping and mobilizing liberty-minded students on behalf of non-profits and campaigns, including the 2020 […]

As CPI’s Partner Relations Coordinator, Kendall contributes to the development team’s success through strategic event planning and operational support. Prior to joining CPI, Chapman worked at a public affairs firm serving clients in the healthcare and financial services industries. She developed her love for Washington, D.C., and her passion for conservative politics during internships in […]

Hunter Hobart joined CPI after almost 9 years in the House, most recently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06). Prior to that, Hobart served in numerous roles on Capitol Hill from Staff Assistant to Legislative Director.  Hobart was born and raised in Tampa, FL before his family moved to Hickory, […]

Hugh Fike brings over a decade of experience in the conservative movement to CPI and has spent time in conservative non-profits, Capitol Hill, the Office of Management and Budget in the first Trump Administration, and most recently back at the Office of Management and Budget in the second Trump Administration. A veteran of CPI, Fike […]

Mary brings tenacity, policy insight, and strong relationship building skills to CPI. As Government Relations Coordinator, she bridges Capitol Hill offices, partner organizations, and policy professionals across the movement. Prior to joining CPI, Mary worked for Sen. Mike Lee, starting as an intern and making her way to legislative assistant. As an intern, Mary found […]

As an Academy Associate, Sean cultivates strategic relationships between CPI and Capitol Hill staffers, facilitating classes and connecting staffers with influential conservative leaders throughout the movement. He will also assist in organizing and mentoring incoming intern classes. Before joining CPI, Sean served as a CPI Intern, where he gained comprehensive insight into CPI’s operations and […]

As Programs Associate, Grace Denton assists across CPI’s programmatic teams. She serves primarily on CPI’s Leadership Development team, where she helps to recruit, develop, and place conservative staff across Capitol Hill.  A Washington, D.C. native, Grace has always been interested in politics, which led her to internships with CPI and with the majority staff on […]

Kaia Christensen is part of CPI’s Development team, where she builds relationships and expands CPI’s network of supporters throughout California. Kaia is a graduate of Grand Canyon University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications. While at GCU, she co-founded Ezer Women Ministry, helping women grow in wisdom, faith, and purpose. She also served […]

Layton Brown hails from Heath, Texas, and is a nationally sponsored competitive bass fisherman. He interned for First Liberty Institute where he helped create and implement marketing campaigns on behalf of Supreme Court Clients such as Coach Joe Kennedy and Gerald Groff. Layton is also a DC Fellow with the Center for Religion, Culture, and […]

Borovina has over a decade of experience serving the needs of donors and clients in faith-based development and in the estate and financial planning sectors. Prior to joining CPI, Borovina worked as Regional Director of Development at Wheaton College before assuming the role of Director of Annual and Reunion Giving. He is passionate about stewarding […]

Kalleigh Ahern brings strategic communications skills, creative energy, and a heart for the conservative movement to CPI. As Government Relations Coordinator, she supports the government relations team through strategic event planning, stakeholder outreach, and external communications, helping connect Capitol Hill offices and partner organizations across the movement. Kalleigh joined CPI from the office of U.S. […]

Stamps has over two decades of experience in conservative public policy and development. He is passionate about linking top donors around the country with strategic opportunities to advance our shared values of faith and freedom. He desires to see those values permeating every corner of society and has helped a number of conservative and faith-based […]

Rachel Bovard is the Vice President of Programs. She spent over a decade on Capitol Hill in various capacities in the House and Senate, including as Legislative Director to Sen. Rand Paul. She most recently served as the Executive Director of the Senate Steering Committee, the caucus of conservative senators, chaired by Sen. Mike Lee. […]