NFC Staff

Executive Assisstant

A refugee from Western Sudan, Sharif came to the US in 2012 and became a citizen in 2019. He is attending Harrisburg Community College studying cybersecurity. He is married with one daughter and twin boys. He is also President of the Sudanese Relief Community Support (SRCS) organization for California.

Social Media

Max is a political consultant with a BA from Jessup University. Disillusioned with the state of government, he believes lawmakers often no longer serve the people’s best interests—but he hasn’t given up hope. For the past three years, he’s been tracking legislation and exposing legislative deceit through videos on social media. By educating others about upcoming hearings and key dates, he’s working to awaken civic engagement in his generation. Max believes the spirit of the country lives on through those willing to fight for it, and he plans to do just that through a career in public policy.

Publications

Brenda is a social work graduate from Sacramento State University, deeply committed to community empowerment and mental health advocacy. Raised in Mexico City and now based in California.

Analyst

Originally from California, Bradley has lived and worked across the U.S.—from New York City to Los Angeles, Montana to Kansas, and now northern Arizona. A software engineer by trade, he’s spent years in public service, contributing to presidential campaigns, local organizing, and educational outreach in underserved NYC communities. A proud father, he and his wife enjoy national parks and the horse culture of the Utah-Arizona region. Bradley has been involved with the Commission for three years and is committed to advancing federalism, state empowerment, and good governance on the national stage.

CEO Office Lead/Special Project

David’s background is a small business owner and entrepreneur who has directly experienced the impact of poor governance and its effects on small businesses. With his experience in the tech industry coupled with his classical education, he gained a unique perspective of both the benefits and challenges to which government has had in adapting to the last two rapidly changing decades.

David resides in central Illinois with his wife and four children. David believes deeply that federalism and the states are the best chance of restoring good governance.

Delegate Services

Paul immigrated from Ukraine to the U.S. in 1993 with his family, seeking a better life. One of 13 siblings, he learned early the value of hard work, sacrifice, and unity—lessons that shaped his deep gratitude for America’s opportunities. Now a U.S. citizen living in Northern California with his wife, Tatyana, and their two children, Paul gives back through community service and social media. He leads with integrity and purpose, driven by a simple mission: to help others build strong futures and contribute to keeping America great for generations to come.

Executive Director

Bruce is a business management and training professional with a documented record of performance in managing operations for both private and public industries, as well as a recognized community leader and accomplished author. His career is a unique blend of the business and government sectors, along with the world of faith. This three-fold balance has led to intriguing insights and approaches to the challenges faced in life, industry, and community.

External Communications

Sarah works with the Commission supporting social media and communications. A lifelong Californian and engaged voter, Sarah recently became more active by campaigning against a local city measure. Known for her fair-minded, solutions-oriented approach, she values fiscal responsibility and is especially concerned about the national debt as a millennial committed to good governance.

Videographer/Educator

Billy Scanlan is the founder and director of A Context for Hope Inc., a nonprofit media organization focused on educational and socially impactful content. With a background in storytelling and nonprofit leadership, he develops projects that promote civic literacy, human rights, and cross-cultural understanding. In partnership with the Commission, Billy creates media that fosters unity, bipartisan dialogue, and a deeper public understanding of federalism.

Administrative Management

Heather obtained her paralegal degree in 2017. Since then she has worked alongside some the best attorneys in Alabama and Georgia. This background has allowed her to be an asset to the Commission for the past three years. As a mother and wife, she supports what the Commission stands for and believes it will make a difference for the generations to come.

Web/Technology Support

Mike has worked in the technology industry for over 30 years. Starting off as a field technician, he has held a variety of diverse roles including infrastructure, operations, software development, strategy consulting, and sales. He is based in Kansas City with his wife and two daughters.