Christopher S. Dauer serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of State Policy Network (SPN), where he leads the organization’s mission to advance federalism and build Durable Freedom Infrastructure across...
Rebecca is a visionary executive with over a decade of experience leading non-profit organizations to achieve transformative growth and long-term financial stability. Known for her ability to unite diverse stakeholders...
Tony Woodlief is State Policy Network’s Senior Executive Vice President and Senior Fellow for SPN’s Center for Practical Federalism. He helps oversee SPN operations, supports SPN’s president in her guidance...
Emily is Executive Vice President of the State Policy Network. She oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring that SPN’s programs and content are well-integrated, results-oriented, and mission-advancing. Emily previously served as Vice...
Todd Davidson is State Policy Network’s Vice President of Programs. In this role Todd oversees a team that serves SPN Affiliate Member through grant making programs, organization and leadership development...
Brooke Medina serves as Vice President of Communications for State Policy Network. She is SPN’s on-the-record spokesperson. Brooke oversees a team of talented communications and marketing professionals, who specialize in...
As Senior Strategic Advisor to State Policy Network (SPN), Tracie Sharp provides strategic guidance and relationship stewardship to a 200+ member peer network community of independent, non-partisan, free-market allies in...
Taylor Anderson is the communications specialist and writer at State Policy Network. In this role, Taylor shares timely updates, engaging stories and impactful network wins with SPN’s key audiences. Prior...
Danielle Bonnesen is the development events manager at State Policy Network, where she works with the development and communications teams to run first-in-class engagements with supporters and craft content and...
Crystal is a Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at State Policy Network leading the team of frontline fundraisers and serving as a liaison between SPN and its strategic partners. Crystal...
Natalie is the Senior Director of Network Grantmaking at State Policy Network, where she helps donor partners achieve national impact through strategic, state-level investments. She also collaborates with affiliates to...
Julie Burden is the Senior Director of Special Projects and Events at State Policy Network. She has over twenty years of experience in fundraising and event management. Prior to joining...
As Manager of Grantmaking Programs at State Policy Network, Allison Buttacavoli supports grant communications, project management, and strategy implementation, ensuring SPN’s funding initiatives run smoothly, stay mission-aligned, and effectively support...
Jennifer Butler has over 25 years of experience in the public policy arena, with a focus on turning ideas into action. Over the past decade and a half, she has...
Corey Burres is the Senior Director of Communication Strategies at State Policy Network (SPN). In this role, he leads engagement with the Network to build and strengthen communication and marketing...
Yana Chernyak is the director of foundation relations at State Policy Network. In this role, she works with SPN’s foundation supporters to increase liberty and opportunity across the country and...
Arizona native and mother of five, Jenny Clark deeply understands the diverse ways children learn and flourish in various educational settings. Raised in Arizona, she attended her local district school...
Amy Oliver Cooke is SPN’s visiting Energy Policy Fellow and oversees the Energy Policy Working Group. For two decades Amy has been a champion of free markets and limited, constitutional...
Lila Fraser is the Policy Associate at State Policy Network where she plays a vital role in helping execute programs that accelerate policy advancement across the network. Lila assists with...
Debi Ghate is SPN’s Executive Fellow as well as President of Steadfast. She is also currently Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at The Center for the Rights of Abused Children...
Lynn Harsh is the Leadership and Federalism Fellow for State Policy Network. In addition to assisting with strategic positioning and executive coaching, she initiated LaunchPad—SPN’s incubation and acceleration lab—and the...
Kyle Hartz is a seasoned nonprofit professional, boasting over a decade of experience in strategic development and technology implementation. He is committed to utilizing technology as a catalyst for growth,...
Eric Heidenreich is the Director of LaunchPad Acceleration at State Policy Network, working primarily on the planning, execution, and growth of LaunchPad events and projects. Prior to joining SPN, Eric...
Carl Helstrom was chairman of State Policy Network from 1999 to 2024. He is currently executive director of The JM Foundation and The Milbank Foundation and serves on the boards...
Carl Helstrom IV is the Director of Foundation Strategy at State Policy Network. In this role, he crafts proposals and reports tailored to SPN’s foundation partners and collaborates with the development...
Aizess Jones is a Programs Associate at State Policy Network, where she supports the Organizational Development team through project management, event planning, and peer group co-facilitation. She collaborates with the...
Steve just finished his third and final term in the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 72nd District in West Michigan. He most recently served as the Chairman...
Nik de Jong is a dynamic Data Solutions Architect at the State Policy Network, committed to revolutionizing the way non-profit organizations handle, utilize, and report their data. With a commitment...
Cindy Kilduff oversees SPN’s Sponsor and Exhibitor programs. She focuses on helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives by partnering with SPN at our Annual Meeting and other opportunities. Cindy has...
Jenna Lawrence serves as SPN’s Philanthropic Research Specialist. Jenna is a seasoned development professional with over 10 years of experience in donor relations, research, and management. Prior to joining our...
Joseph Lehman is president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, which led Michigan’s transition to a right-to-work state and delivered the strongest legal rebuke to any governor’s Covid lockdown...
Pagona (Stratoudakis) Manologlou is Director of Network Relations for State Policy Network. In this role she is responsible for overseeing SPN’s efforts to develop and nurture partnerships with our Network...
Siobhan serves as the Strategic Partnership Advisor for State Policy Network, working with philanthropic leaders across the country who share a passion for SPN’s mission. Siobhan cares deeply about the...
Kerry McDonald works to spotlight and support education entrepreneurs who are building innovative K-12 learning models and expanding education options for families. In addition to her role as the Velinda...
Lisa McCreary is the Director of Events for State Policy Network. In this role, she plans and executes meetings for the SPN Team. Lisa earned a degree in Hospitality and...
Jane leads State Policy Network’s efforts to build, strengthen and accelerate state think tanks’ education policy initiatives. In that role, she oversees programming to help SPN members advance education issue...
As SPN’s Network Stewardship Manager, Sharon is the Network’s customer service resource. Since joining SPN in 2011, Sharon has served in a variety of roles including leadership development and events....
Charles Mitchell is a visiting senior fellow for leadership development with SPN. He mentors other state think tank leaders on building Durable Freedom Infrastructure as he has done in his...
With over 15 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, Austin serves a Strategic Partnership Advisor at State Policy Network, where he focuses on building meaningful relationships with donors and potential supporters....
Kody Mullis is the Salesforce Administrator at State Policy Network. He is a skilled Flow configurator and automation champion. Kody hopes to become a top voice in Non-Profit Salesforce best...
Jon Elordi is State Policy Network’s Director of Digital, where he leads SPN’s digital strategy to grow the network’s reach, strengthen online engagement, and equip state-based leaders with tools to...
Kelly Needham is the Director of Information Technology at State Policy Network. She manages SPN’s Salesforce and oversees general IT capabilities. She was previously the Director of Data and Measurement...
Lauren Neerman is the Senior Event Manager at State Policy Network. She is a member of the Events Team where she plans and executes meetings, including SPN’s Annual Meeting. Prior...
Ray Nothstine is a Future of Freedom Fellow and senior editor and writer for State Policy Network, where he primarily helps to shepherd the American Habits publication. He previously worked...
Justin is a visiting senior fellow for leadership development with SPN. He coaches other state think tank leaders in their efforts to make their states a bastion of freedom and...
Christina Pajak is a Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at State Policy Network. In this capacity, she helps lead the fundraising team’s strategy and operations, and also serves as a...
Heather Pfitzenmaier serves as the Director of the Executive Leader Program at the State Policy Network. In this role, she helps deliver SPN’s Executive Leader Program, which serves the Network’s...
Madison Ray is Senior Director for the Center for Practical Federalism at State Policy Network. In this role, she drives the Center’s strategy and execution in its effort to revitalize...
Collin Roth is Director of Strategy Development at State Policy Network. In this role, Collin works directly with state think tanks on strategy development and implementation. Most recently, he served...
Joseph Rupert is the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator at the State Policy Network. In this role, Joseph manages donor caseloads, oversees Major Gift correspondence, and ensures that all donors receive appropriate...
Allyssa Schulz-Fricker is a Senior Event Manager for State Policy Network. Allyssa earned a degree in Hospitality Industry Management from the University of Delaware and has over 10 years of...
Jonathan Small serves as President of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs and joined the OCPA team in December of 2010. A recipient of the State Policy Network’s Thomas A....
A nationally-recognized free-market leader, Daniel Erspamer has spent his career building and growing effective policy organizations around the country. Over the course of his career, he has mentored hundreds of...
David Snyder is the Director of Grantmaking Strategy and Operations at State Policy Network. In this role, David oversees SPN’s grantmaking program. SPN’s financial support for freedom infrastructure development and...
Jennifer K. Thompson is the Senior Director of LaunchPad, State Policy Network’s incubation and acceleration lab. Along with SPN team members from across the organization, she works to support social...
Michael Tokarchick is the Director of Grants and Philanthropic Impact at State Policy Network. He produces grant proposals, reports, and other materials to maintain and strengthen SPN’s relationships with its...
Meredith Turney is the Senior Director of Leadership and Talent Development at State Policy Network. In this role, she helps state think tank staff with their personal and professional leadership...
Zack Urevig is the Director of Development Operations at State Policy Network. In this capacity, he supports the development team by ensuring the seamless execution of development projects that revolve...
As the Director of Human Resources at SPN, Kenny Wandstrat is focused on serving the people and mission of SPN by bringing world class procedures and practices to the organization....
Camille is the Media Relations Director at State Policy Network. In this role, she sets and drives SPN’s media strategy and secures opportunities for SPN and the Network. Prior to...
Ben Wilterdink is the Director of Policy Initiatives at State Policy Network. In this role, he oversees programs to support Network organizations as they advance reforms related to fiscal, energy,...
Victoria Wakefield is the Senior Director of Programs at State Policy Network. In this role, Victoria oversees the operational needs of the Programs Team, including management of day-to-day processes and...
JoBeth Wood is the Advisor to Senior Vice President for State Policy Network. In this role, she supports the Development Team’s fundraising efforts and special projects. Prior to joining SPN,...