Our Leadership

Our Leadership

The Institute is guided by a diverse board and staffed by senior officials, academics, and practitioners who have served at the highest levels of industry, government, defense, and diplomacy, committed to strengthening America’s strategic posture through smart investments in soft power.

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Danny Suarez

Danny Suarez

Chairman

Steve Wolff

Steve Wolff

Treasurer

Anne Rusinak

Anne Rusinak

Secretary

Perry Boyle

Perry Boyle

Member At Large

Advisory Board

Advisory Board

Orestes Anastasia

Orestes Anastasia

Advisory Board Chair

Donald Dea

Donald Dea

Advisory Board Chair Emeritus

Staff

Staff

Nicole Rodgers

Nicole Rodgers

Executive Director

Damion Higbie

Damion Higbie

National Security Policy Fellowship Course Director

Kelli Ahlquist Tinerella

Kelli Ahlquist Tinerella

Chief Operating Officer

Elijah Ramos

Elijah Ramos

Chief Financial Officer

Dara Wilk

Dara Wilk

Development Director

Anatalia Macik

Anatalia Macik

Director of Philanthropy

Lee Darte

Lee Darte

Grants and Development Coordinator

Shan O'Connor

Shan O'Connor

Research Analyst

Paulina Markiewicz

Paulina Markiewicz

Development Director Emeritus

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American Leadership?

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Ready to Strengthen

American Leadership?

Join us in our mission to revitalize U.S. soft power and build the next generation of policy leaders.

Support Our Mission

Ready to Strengthen

American Leadership?

Join us in our mission to revitalize U.S. soft power and build the next generation of policy leaders.

Support Our Mission

A nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank committed to revitalizing U.S. soft power, strengthening alliances, and countering adversaries.

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Rebuilding American Leadership

A nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank committed to revitalizing U.S. soft power, strengthening alliances, and countering adversaries.

© 2025 Institute for American Leadership. All rights reserved.

A nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank committed to revitalizing U.S. soft power, strengthening alliances, and countering adversaries.

© 2025 Institute for American Leadership. All rights reserved.

Rebuilding American Leadership