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The National Conference on Citizenship is an annual event that focuses on the state of civic engagement in America, and brings together civic leaders, educators, CEOs, and representatives from each of the three branches of government to address issues related to our nation’s civic health.

The Conference Advisory Council is a team of civic sector leaders who will work with the Program Committee of the NCoC Board of Directors to offer strategic input on Annual Conference development. Advisory Council members provide strategic advice, including program structure development and identification of partners, speakers, and participants.

Kate AhernDirector, Social Innovation, the Case FoundationKate Ahern is Director, Social Innovation, at the Case Foundation. Prior to working with the Case Foundation, Kate was Director of Business Development for CDC Development Solutions.

Jake BrewerPrincipal, Realist Idealist LabsJake works with political groups, businesses and nonprofits to build networks of people who translate big ideas and good intentions into effective, responsible reality.

John BridgelandChairJohn Bridgeland is President & CEO of Civic Enterprises, a public policy development firm.

Stefan Byrd-KreugerNew Media and Outreach Director, Concord CoalitionStefan Byrd-Krueger serves as the New Media and Outreach Director for The Concord Coalition. Mr. Byrd-Krueger is responsible for building working relationships and finding opportunities to collaborate ...

Kristen CambellChief Program OfficerKristen is Chief Program Officer at NCoC where she is responsible for researching, developing and implementing all programs and initiatives, including the Annual Conference, NCoC.net and the Civic Health ...

Margaret CoadyCommittee for Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, DirectorMargaret Coady is in charge of leading CECP's long–range strategic and operational planning, authors quantitative and qualitative research reports, runs the annual Corporate Philanthropy Summit and ...

Jeff CoatesStrategic Initiatives Associate, John S. and James L. Knight FoundationJeffrey Coates is Strategic Initiatives Associate at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Jeff

Lattie CoorChairman, Center for the Future of ArizonaDr. Lattie Coor founded the Center for the Future of Arizona in 2002 with the goal of creating an Arizona in which there are opportunities and quality of life for all citizens, now and in the future.

Jennifer Domagal-Goldman National Manager, American Democracy ProjectJennifer Domagal-Goldman is the National Manager of the American Democracy Project at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

Eric K. FederingDirector, National Japanese American Memorial FoundationEric K. Federing, of Maryland, serves as a Director of the National Japanese American Memorial Foundation, which is focused on Washington, DC’s National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in ...

Jeff FriedmanManager of Civic Innovation and Participation, City of PhiladelphiaJeff Friedman is the Manager of Civic Innovation & Participation for the City of Philadelphia in the Office of Michael A. Nutter.

Christopher T. GatesExecutive Director, PACEChris Gates is the first Executive Director of PACE, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement, a learning collaborative of foundations that works to bring attention and focus to the issues of civic engagement.

Garrett GraffEditor, Washingtonian MagazineGarrett M. Graff became in 2009 just the third editor of The Washingtonian in the magazine 40-plus year history. Prior to becoming editor, Graff spent four years at the magazine, during which time he wrote ...

Megan HootChief of Staff, Civic EnterprisesMegan Hoot is the Chief of Staff of Civic Enterprises, where she manages the project portfolio, operations, and staff.

Abby KiesaYouth Coordinator, CIRCLEAbby Kiesa is Youth Coordinator & Research at CIRCLE (Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement), one of the nation’s leading research centers on youth civic engagement.

Gail Leftwich KitchCOO, Voter Participation CenterGail Leftwich Kitch is chief operating officer of The Voter Participation Center, a research-driven, results-oriented nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing participation in our democracy.

Eric LiuFounder, Guiding Lights NetworkEric Liu is an author, educator, and civic entrepreneur. Eric served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and later as the President's deputy domestic policy adviser. After the White ...

Joe MathewsCalifornia Editor, Zocalo Public SquareJoe Mathews serves as California editor at Z�calo Public Square and as a fellow with Arizona State University’s Center for Social Cohesion.

Ted McConnellExecutive Director, Campaign for the Civic Mission of SchoolsTed McConnell is the Executive Director of the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, and is responsible for all aspects of the Campaign's operation.

Decker NgongangDirector, Community Engagement and Organizing, Teaching FirstDecker Ngongang is Director of Community Engagement and Organizing, at Communities for Teaching Excellence.

Kari SaratovskyPrincipal, KDS StrategiesAs Principal of KDS Strategies, Kari provides solutions to national and local organizations with a focus on innovative program design, strategic communications, and social media strategy development with ...

LaMonica SheltonActing Director for Research and Evaluation, Corporation for National and Community Service. LaMonica Shelton is the Acting Director for Research and Evaluation at the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. She is charged with leading the research, policy development and evaluation ...

David B. SmithExecutive DirectorDavid joined NCoC in early 2008 as Executive Director. He oversees program development, spearheads fundraising efforts, and manages all administrative functions and staff.

Thomas SusmanDirector of Governmental Affairs, American Bar AssociationTom Susman, of Washington, is the Director of the American Bar Association's Governmental Affairs Office. He took this position in early 2008 after serving as a partner at the law firm of Ropes & Gray, ...

Alysa UllmanExecutive Director, Citizenship CountsAlysa Ullman is Executive Director of Citizenship Counts, whose mission is to educate students on the tenets of citizenship, inspire their pride in America and encourage them to participate in community ...

Michael WeiserChairmanMichael Weiser was elected chairman of the National Conference on Citizenship in January, 2008. An investor and writer, Mr. Weiser is a frequent commentator on issues relating to finance, citizenship and ...

Alison YoungVice President of Public Engagement, National Constitution CenterAlison Young is Vice President of Public Engagement at the National Constitution Center, the preeminent resource for discussion, debate, and education about the U.S. Constitution and its contemporary relevance.

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