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What is American Majority?

The Progressive Left is set on flipping states that have been reliably “red” into liberal-leaning “blue” states. This is done with permanent campaigning which does not cease. And only those who understand, anticipate, plan, and yes, spend, on the Right have hope of combating it.

We fight it. Every single day. We are American Majority.

We are the nation’s premier conservative training organization, helping put in place a truly unique, separate political infrastructure—for use before, during and after election dates. As a 501c(3) non-partisan, nonprofit, American Majority continually trains, organizes, mobilizes, and equips new grassroots conservative leaders. We believe meaningful, lasting political change starts not in Washington, but at state and local levels, where most actual government decisions and spending occurs.

Our Trainings and the People We Train:

American Majority focuses on winning on the issues, and on giving candidates, campaigns, and activists the tools and technology to see the best policies adopted in the modern climate. Best-in-business speakers present cutting-edge topics to empower men and women to 1) run for office and 2) promote liberty through political activism. We bring you the top conservative political training in the nation. Thousands are trained each year in communities across the country to be catalysts for authentic change in government.

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    Meet The Team

    Ned Ryun

    Founder and CEO

    Ned Ryun is a grassroots and conservative activism expert. He…

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    Lonny Leitner

    Chief of Staff

    Lonny Leitner specializes in political training, campaign management, and voter…

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    Liz Dickinson

    Chief Political Officer

    Liz Dickinson is the Chief Political Officer for American Majority…

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    Lauren Farrell

    Director of Operations

    Lauren Farrell is the Director of Operations for American Majority….

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    Emily Baer

    Director of Communications

    Emily Baer is the Director of Communications at American Majority….

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    Sarah Reidy-Jones

    North Carolina Executive Director

    Sarah Reidy-Jones brings nearly 30 years of institutional knowledge within…

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    Rebecca Wood

    Nevada Executive Director

    Rebecca serves as the Nevada Executive Director for American Majority,…

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    Char Gafkjen

    Minnesota Executive Director

    Char Gafkjen brings years of experience in community engagement, leadership…

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    Ben Blaser

    Wisconsin Executive Director

    Ben Blaser is the Wisconsin Executive Director for American Majority….

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    Dawn Schween

    Arizona Executive Director

    As an international speaker and educator for the past thirty…

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    Tanner Hirschfeld

    Virginia Executive Director

    A lifelong Virginian, Tanner brings over a decade of hands-on…

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    Amy Bynum

    North Carolina Field Coordinator

    Amy Bynum serves as North Carolina Field Coordinator, bringing more than…

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    Terra Wales

    Arizona Field Coordinator

    Terra specializes in voter training and presentation, building relationships and…

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    Jack Hughes

    Virginia Field Coordinator

    Jack Hughes was born and raised in Northern Virginia, where…

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    Matthew Ciosek

    North Carolina Field Staff

    Matthew Ciosek serves as a North Carolina Field Staffer, bringing…

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    Josh Naponiello

    Wisconsin Field Staff

    A lifelong Midwesterner, Josh has extensive experience leading grassroots outreach…

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    Tracy Mitchell

    Nevada Field Staff

    Tracy Mitchell is a dedicated community leader, grassroots organizer, and…

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    Caleb Mihlfeld

    Virginia Field Staff

    Raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Caleb Mihlfeld grew up in a…

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    Sandee McKinlay

    Arizona Field Staff

    Sandee McKinlay serves as an Arizona Field Staffer and brings…

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    Leeann Schwartz

    Nevada Field Staff

    Leeann Schwartz is a grassroots organizer, community leader, and communications…

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    Nicole Cantin

    Minnesota Field Staff

    Nicole Cantin is a dedicated leader committed to fostering civic…

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    Omar Lugo

    North Carolina Field Staff

    Omar Lugo is a grassroots organizer, nonprofit leader, and civic…

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    Gabby Mercer

    Arizona Field Staff

    A proud naturalized American citizen, Gabby has a deeply personal…

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