Scott Bittle manages public opinion research and analysis at Public Agenda, including both its highly regarded research department and PublicAgenda.org, which has been twice nominated for a prestigious Webby Award by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. An experienced editor and reporter who has worked for both online and print publications, Mr. Bittle [...]
Jean Johnson is Executive Vice President of Public Agenda and head of its Education Insights division, which works to enhance public and community engagement in public education. As a member of Public Agenda’s senior staff, she has developed and managed research and communications projects on a wide variety of issues. She has authored or co-authored [...]
Michael Johns is a health care executive, former White House and U.S. federal government official, and a conservative policy analyst and writer. In his industry capacities, Michael has held executive management responsibilities in several components of the U.S. and global health care industry. In addition to his extensive private sector career, Michael has served as [...]
Mr. Kralik is manager of the Silicon Valley office & Director of Internet Strategy at American Solutions, founded by former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. In that role, he is the chief scout for Gingrich, exploring and reporting back about new technology and finding ways technology can migrate government and politics into the 21st [...]
Billy Hallowell’s career in journalism and commentary began at an early age. Following the Columbine shooting in 1999, the then 15-year-old launched Teen Web Online, a web site intended to address violence, discrimination and other social issues facing America’s young generation. “At the time, I was so stunned. I founded Teen Web as an outlet for [...]
Stephen Kyle Nichols embraces the fusion of passion and talent while using them to serve the greater good. He lives by the scripture, “For whosoever among you shall be the first let him also be servant of all, for even Christ came not to be served, but to serve.” A dynamic personality in his own [...]
A 24 year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, Joe Torrillo was promoted to Lieutenant in 1996 after spending 15 years fighting fires in Manhattan’s financial district. While convalescing from a serious injury incurred during a rescue effort at a fire on New Years Eve 1996, Joe Torrillo worked in the office of [...]
In his twenties, Jon Callegher is an internationally-known youth speaker, author and owner of his own production company. Through his inspirational way of thinking and incredible ability to relate to youth, Jon has left students spellbound by introducing a new culture of thought with exciting perspectives and strategies to redefine their lives and achieve their [...]
Young people need our ongoing support to help them maintain their moral standards, but we often wish we could more effectively reach a broader audience and influence those who may not be exposed to positive messages. Enter Julie Stoffer. After appearing on several Music Television Programs including MTV’s “The Real World” and “Extreme Challenge” Julie [...]
Polly Franks has served as an advocate for victims of violent crime, particularly childhood sexual abuse, since 1995. She brings extensive hands-on experience to advocacy work, particularly with media relations and legislative initiatives involving sex crime issues. Her commitment to this cause stems from her experience as the mother of two children who were victimized [...]
