Board of Directors
Derek Kaufman
Chairman of the Board
Derek Kaufman is Founder and CEO of the Inclusive Abundance Initiative. The Inclusive Abundance Initiative builds on Mr. Kaufman’s previous policy work in areas ranging from the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan to the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs in the CHIPS and Science Act.
Mara Rudman
Board Treasurer
In addition to her position at the Miller Center, where she runs the Ripples of Hope project, Mara Rudman serves on the 2022 National Defense Strategy Commission and the Howard University College of Arts and Sciences board of visitors.
Russell Mindich
Board Secretary
Russell has spent his career at the intersection of campaigns, political technology, and electoral reform. He is currently a Consultant at London Strategies, where he focuses on long- and short-term initiatives aimed at strengthening American democracy.
Amy Liu
Board Member
Amy Liu is a presidential advisor and senior fellow at The Brookings Institution. She advises executive leadership and oversees special institution-wide initiatives.
Steven Olikara
Board Member
Steven Olikara is a nationally recognized change-maker, entrepreneur, and political commentator. He serves as the President of Bridge Entertainment Labs (BEL), dedicated to harnessing the power of entertainment media to transform America’s divisions and strengthen democracy.