Liz Schrayer serves as the founding Executive Director of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, responsible for the overall direction and strategy for the influential and well-respected broad-based coalition. Ms. Schrayer also serves as President of Schrayer & Associates, Inc., a nationwide political consulting firm specializing in grassroots organizing. Prior to beginning 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 and on various issues. Ms. Schrayer currently serves as a member of ACVFA (Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid). She has a Bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan in Political Science and American Studies and serves on the Michigan in Washington Advisory Board.

Ambassador Mark Green joins the USGLC as a Senior Director following an extensive career in public service. He represented the 8^th district of Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007, serving on the House Judiciary and International Relations Committees, and as an Assistant Majority Whip. He helped craft a variety of innovative foreign policy initiatives including the Millennium Challenge Act, the Global Access to HIV/AIDS Prevention, Awareness and Treatment Act of 2001, and the U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act. Following his service in Congress, Green served as the U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania from 2007 to 2009, overseeing the largest Millennium Challenge Compact and significant PEPFAR programs. He previously served as Managing Director of the Malaria No More Policy Center in Washington and is a current member of the board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire and earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Kate Bunting is the Director of Special Projects at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Ms. Bunting previously worked as CARE USA’s Director of Strategic Initiatives. During her 17-year tenure, she represented CARE on Capitol Hill specializing in global health issues and developed innovative advocacy campaigns and events to engage CARE’s supporters. Ms. Bunting has travelled extensively and has worked on Capitol Hill and in the private sector. She is a graduate of Clemson University, and holds a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs from American University where she focused on U.S. foreign policy and international development.

Tod Preston joins the USGLC with over fifteen years of government relations and public policy experience in Washington, DC, spanning Capitol Hill, the Administration, and the development community. Most recently, Mr. Preston served as Vice President for U.S. Government Relations at Population Action International (PAI), where he led PAI’s advocacy and outreach to U.S. policymakers and opinion-leaders. Prior to joining PAI, he worked as a congressional liaison and speechwriter at the U.S. Department of Commerce. On Capitol Hill, he served for seven years as a legislative aide and legislative director in the House of Representatives, including four years for Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY). Mr. Preston graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in government from Connecticut College.

Meghan joins the USGLC from Capitol Hill, where she most recently served as a Legislative Assistant for Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), advising the Senator on foreign affairs, transportation, and housing issues. Prior to her Legislative Assistant position, Meghan served as Senator Collins’ Legislative Correspondent for foreign affairs, defense, and veterans affairs. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maine in Orono. Meghan is a member of the Maine State Society of Washington, D.C.

Molly comes to USGLC as the Government Relations Associate after earning her M.A. in International Politics from American University’s School of International Service. She focused her studies on international organizations and European politics, writing her capstone research project on the World Food Programme and international food aid. Molly previously worked for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in the Chief Counsel’s office and the Policy, Rules and Curriculum department before coming to Washington. She also holds Bachelor’s degrees in Government and Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.

Avi Glandon joins the USGLC Field Team as a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. His primary areas of activity for the USGLC are Florida, Nevada and Wisconsin. Avi is a former intern at the USGLC and, while at Washington University, worked on the field team for Missouri State House Candidate Phil Bognar. Avi also served as the co-captain of Washington University Men’s Crew, helping lead them to consecutive silver medals at ACRA National Championships.

Jack McLaughlin comes to the USGLC from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition where he worked on a legislative campaign to pass the Community Reinvestment Modernization Act. Before working at NCRC, he was the executive assistant at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City. Jack also worked for Grassroots Campaigns, a political consulting firm, where he ran fundraising offices for the Democratic National Committee and Save the Children in Ohio. During the 2008 Presidential election, he organized a volunteer voter registration drive at Eastern Michigan University. Jack graduated from Fordham University with Bachelor’s degrees in Social Science and Spanish Studies.

Philippe Nassif comes to the USGLC from President Barack Obama’s Advance Team. Before The White House, Philippe worked as a Regional Director of the South and West for Americans for Informed Democracy, and later in Houston Texas Mayor Annise Parkers Office of International Affairs, where he served as an adviser to Mayor Parker on International Trade and Security issues. Philippe graduated from Texas based University of St Thomas with a BA in International Studies, and St. Mary’s University with an MA in International Conflict Resolution. Philippe is trilingual and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Megan Nathan joins the USGLC after recently completing her Master’s degree in government with a specialization in counter-terrorism and homeland security from the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, Israel. While there, she served as a researcher for the International Institute of Counter-Terrorism studying homegrown radicalization in the United States. Previously, Megan worked at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in Washington, DC as a Senior National Field Organizer. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Richard Parker joins the USGLC after serving as Director of Communications for the Peace Corps. At the Peace Corps, Mr. Parker oversaw the creative, Internet, marketing, press, and video production offices within agency. Previously, Mr. Parker served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), where he was Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary focusing on international health issues and positive youth development. He also served as Deputy White House Liaison for the department. Prior to his time at HHS, Mr. Parker was the Director of Public Affairs for the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Before his service in government, Mr. Parker worked in communications and marketing for the American Red Cross and Levi Strauss & Company. Mr. Parker holds a Master’s degree in public policy from Regent University and a Bachelor’s degree in business management from North Carolina State University.

Melissa Silverman comes to the USGLC from Capitol Hill, where she served as a communications director in the House of Representatives, overseeing all aspects of media strategy. Previously, she was a member of the communications team for the House Foreign Affairs Committee under the late Chairman Tom Lantos. Melissa has worked on a half-dozen political campaigns at the local, state and Presidential level. She graduated with honors from the University of Virginia, where she focused on International Relations and English Literature. She is a native of Gainesville, Florida.

Mac Stoddard comes to the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition from the office of the Secretary of State in Michigan where he worked on graphic design, web development, and office floor plan design. In the months leading up to the 2010 midterm elections, he worked on social media strategy for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Mac has also been active on a number of statewide Michigan campaigns. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Michigan State University.

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.

Joel Paque comes to the USGLC from Counterpart International, where he served as a Manager in the Office of the CEO. While there, Joel served as project manager for several CEO-led initiatives. Previously, he worked as a Policy Associate in the International Government Relations department at The Nature Conservancy where he performed research and outreach to increase support for international conservation efforts from bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors. Joel holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and History from Trinity University, and a Master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University.

Jane Kaminski comes to the USGLC from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where she researched an array of international security topics including nuclear nonproliferation, counterterrorism, and the Northern Distribution Network and Modern Silk Road. Prior to moving to Washington, DC she had a fellowship to Northern Ireland to do research on the Peace Process. During her studies, she interned at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Case Western Reserve University.

Beth Fellman serves as the Program Director for the USGLC and is responsible for overseeing USGLC programming, events and institutional advancement. Prior to joining the USGLC, she served as External Relations Manager and Senior Grant Writer at Citizens for Global Solutions. Ms. Fellman received her Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Peace and Conflict Resolution from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Nicole Chandler comes to the USGLC with over 15 years of experience providing accounting and other services to a wide variety of charitable organizations and professional associations in the Washington, DC area. Most recently, Nicole served as a senior consultant for Beyond the Bottom Line, LLC, where she worked to turn around the financial systems and processes of multiple non-profit organizations. Nicole received her MBA from Marymount University and her B.A. in Political Science from Tulane University.

Claire Sullivan joins the USGLC after serving as the Program Associate for development, advocacy, and finance for Peace Brigades International-USA. Prior to her work with PBI-USA, she served as an assistant teacher for an inner city after school program based in New Jersey. During her studies, Ms. Sullivan interned with Human Rights First where she conducted research on the use of torture in media. Ms. Sullivan received her Master’s degree in Political Science-International Relations/ Comparative politics and her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology from Kean University.

Emily Benovitz comes to the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition from AIPAC, The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, where she served as the Political Assistant. In this role, she managed lobbying activity for hundreds of AIPAC’s top activists, and helped educate members of Congress and their staff on the importance of a strong U.S. – Israel relationship. Prior to her position at AIPAC, Emily worked at the Washington Workshops Foundation as a Program Administrator and interned in the office of Congressman John Yarmuth from Kentucky’s 3rd district. Emily received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and is a native of Louisville, Kentucky.

Mason Drastal comes to the USGLC after living abroad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he attended a Brazilian university and volunteered teaching English to under-privileged students. While Mason was there he filmed his senior thesis, which examined the impacts of Olympic preparations on Rio’s favela communities. Mason is also a former Government Relations intern at the USGLC. He is receiving his Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from American University where he focused on Latin America and Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Elyse Drum comes to the USGLC from Capitol Hill where she served as Staff Assistant to freshman Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY). Prior to working for Congressman Reed in Washington, she ran a satellite office for his campaign in Rochester, NY organizing fundraisers. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Houghton College where she did her senior capstone on the Theory on Intervention into internal conflicts using the intervention in Somalia in 1993 and the Rwandan Genocide in 1994.