About Heritage

Meet our Leaders and Experts

Heritage’s staff pursues its mission by performing timely, accurate research on key policy issues and effectively marketing these findings to the American people and policymakers.

Found 187 Staff Members

Spencer Chretien

Associate Director, 2025 Presidential Transition Project

Peter Christiansen

Assistant Director, Development Operations, Membership

Daniel Christiansen

Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, Membership

Benedict Connelly

Assistant, Government Relations

Karen Cook

Senior Advisor, People Operations

Caroline Dauchess

Assistant, Outreach

Isabella Davis

Coordinator and Assistant to the Vice President, Communications

Heather Davis

Assistant to the President, Donor Relations

Jake Denton

Research Associate, Tech Policy Center

Grace DeRose

Staff Accountant, Finance and Accounting

Grace DeSandro

Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing

Janae Diaz

Program Coordinator, International Engagement

Board of Trustees

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Meet The Heritage Foundation’s independent Board of Trustees.

Internships & Young Leaders Program

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Join college students from around the country as part of Washington, D.C.’s premier internship program. The Heritage Foundation Internship Program attracts young conservative leaders of the highest caliber. Click here for information and application materials.