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Our team

  • Board of Directors
  • Advisory Council
  • Executive
    Charlie Kirk

    Charlie Kirk

    Founder & CEO

    Justin Streiff

    Justin Streiff

    Chief Development & Growth Officer

    Marina Minas

    Marina Minas

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Justin Olson

    Justin Olson

    Chief Financial Officer

    Dr. Hutz Hertzberg

    Dr. Hutz Hertzberg

    Chief Education Officer

    Lauren Toncich

    Lauren Toncich

    Vice President of Events

    Andrew Sypher

    Andrew Sypher

    Vice President of Field Operations

    Candace Owens

    Candace Owens

    Chair of BLEXIT

    Frank Carni

    Frank Carni

    General Counsel

    Dan Flood

    Dan Flood

    Head of Risk Strategy–Executive Protection and Cybersecurity

  • College

    Turning Point USA College, a branch of the National Field Program, is dedicated to supporting students on campuses daily through setting up tables, engaging in face-to-face conversations, distributing educational literature, registering new student activists, and hosting campus events. TPUSA currently employs over 350 full and part-time staff dedicated to recruiting new activists, registering voters and becoming major leaders of the movement in their community.

    Chris Gaffrey

    Chris Gaffrey

    Enterprise Director

    Josie Mitzel

    Josie Mitzel

    Administrative Director

    Cassidy Smith

    Cassidy Smith

    Strategic Director

    Michaela Moriarty

    Michaela Moriarty

    Tours Director

  • High School

    Turning Point USA High School, a branch of the National Field Program, is dedicated to supporting students on High School campuses daily through engaging in face-to-face conversations, distributing educational materials, registering new student activists to vote, hosting campus events, and actively engaging students to become the next leaders of their community.

    Nick Cocca

    Nick Cocca

    Enterprise Director

    Brandon Shubert

    Brandon Shubert

    Strategic Director

  • Faith

    TPUSA Faith equips the American church to boldly stand for biblical truth in every sphere of life. By uniting Christians around primary doctrine and rejecting wokeism and cultural Marxism, TPUSA Faith empowers pastors, ministry leaders, and believers to fulfill their role as salt and light in the culture. Through resources, events, and training, the organization inspires action in communities and the public square, advancing liberty, truth, and the Gospel to spark a God-breathed transformation across America—all for the glory of Christ.

    Lucas Miles

    Lucas Miles

    Senior Director of TPUSA Faith

    Chip Moore

    Chip Moore

    Director of Pastoral Relations

    Kalasia Giguere

    Kalasia Giguere

    Director of Field Operations

    Matt Hay

    Matt Hay

    Creative Director

  • Events

    urning Point USA has earned the reputation of being the premier brand in events for young conservative activists across the country. Turning Point USA hosts 6 National Summits and 8 Regional Conferences each year, which consistently attract students from every state in the country. Each conference features the top thought leaders in the conservative movement as well as provides resourceful break-out training and networking sessions for attendees. We believe it is equally important to expose young people to tremendously intellectual and inspiring speakers – as well as provide students with the tools they need to effectively battle the left. Additionally, a strong sense of community is established at TPUSA regional and national events, providing a place for young people to realize that they are not alone in their conservative values, but rather, they have an army of like-minded peers across the nation.

    Michelle Todd

    Michelle Todd

    Events Administrative Director

    Elizabeth McCoy

    Elizabeth McCoy

    Administrative Director of Events

  • Marketing

    The Turning Point USA Marketing Department develops and executes media strategies that amplify the organization’s mission and message. The team manages media relations, leads strategic advertising efforts, and drives audience growth through compelling, multi-platform content. It also oversees the growth of TPUSA’s Contributor Program and produces written content for TPUSA News. By highlighting the work of all TPUSA departments and promoting field programs, events, merchandise, and educational initiatives, the department helps build a vibrant online community. Through continuous engagement with TPUSA supporters and activists, these best-in-class strategies aim to inspire future generations and advance the cause of freedom.

    Sara Schwab

    Sara Schwab

    Sr. Strategic Marketing Director

    Kelsey Raymer

    Kelsey Raymer

    Digital Marketing Director

  • Human Capital

    Turning Point USA’s Human Capital Department is responsible for all employee resources and hiring at Turning Point USA.

  • Development

    Turning Point USA’s Development Department is dedicated to identifying patriots across the nation to support and advance TPUSA’s mission. The department identifies and engages those who can financially propel our work, thus providing resources for activists to make a measurable impact on campuses across the country. Through fundraisers and innovative, year-round donor engagement, the Development Department is able to shed light on WHY Turning Point USA is the largest and most effective organization in the conservative movement.

    Stacy Sheridan

    Stacy Sheridan

    Sr. Director Development

    Josh Thifault

    Josh Thifault

    Sr. Director of Major Gifts

    John McGovern

    John McGovern

    Philanthropic Gift Officer

    Leanna White

    Leanna White

    Sr. Director of Donor Relations

  • Distribution and Asset Management

    Turning Point USA’s Distribution Department manages the printing and shipping efforts for all departments with operations out of both Phoenix, Arizona and Lemont, Illinois. In addition, the department plays a critical role in supporting TPUSA’s strategic store efforts, as well as the visual creation and set-up for all TPUSA conferences.

    Turning Point USA’s Asset Management Department is responsible for all Turning Point assets both owned and operated. In addition, this department manages the oversight and development of all operational facilities. This includes the Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, Turning Point USA Embassy in Washington, D.C, and the Legacy Center in Lemont, IL.

    Chrissy Pacheco

    Chrissy Pacheco

    Strategic Director

    Jonah Bodmer

    Jonah Bodmer

    Administrative Director

  • Productions

    TPUSA Productions strives to produce content unmatched in quality. Our documentaries, shows, and podcasts confront America’s hottest cultural issues with the best talent in the conservative movement. Rigorous research and authentic storytelling combine to create powerfully emotional content. The Productions department aims to establish Turning Point USA’s voice as “The Voice” for conservatives who want to win the culture war.

    Natalie Balderas

    Natalie Balderas

    Productions Administrative Director

    Marcus Wada

    Marcus Wada

    Director of Strategy of Productions

  • Graphic Design Department

    Turning Point USA’s Graphic Design department is located at headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona and consists of over 17 full-time graphic designers. The graphic design team engages the public through all things visual on all platforms. All of the graphic designers are designated to each department here at TPUSA. These departments include:

    • NFP
    • Media
    • Development
    • Events
    • Productions
    • Faith
    • Distributions/Store
    • Academy
    The graphic design team strives to continually create the most eye-catching materials in the movement in a clear, concise and creative way — keeping up with trends and all the ongoing projects for the organization.

    Ramon Tangiora

    Ramon Tangiora

    Graphic Design Director

  • Academy

    Turning Point USA’s Academy is dedicated to developing a first-class, America-first curricula that educators can use in their classrooms to educate all students. TP Academy will be recruiting educators to join the Turning Point Academy Network, training teachers on how to bring free-market lessons to their classrooms, and engaging students, educators, parents, and communities with America’s founding principles in various ways.

    Francine Quintero

    Francine Quintero

    Director of Communications and Events

    Jennifer Burns

    Jennifer Burns

    Director of Academics

    Scott Polender

    Scott Polender

    Director of the Turning Point Association