Kerri Briggs

Executive Director

Educate Texas

Kerri Briggs has been named Executive Director at Educate Texas, an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas that is focused on serving as a change agent in Texas education. This role is responsible for leading the organization and ensuring that Educate Texas leads the transformation of Texas' public and higher education systems to prepare students for success in school, the workforce, and life. Our successful placement, Kerri Briggs, is an accomplished professional with extensive expertise in federal and state government, K-12 education, higher education, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Prior to joining Educate Texas, she served as Chief of Staff at the Houston Independent School District.

Daniel Bingham

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Hoover Institution

Dan Bingham was named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the Hoover Institution (Hoover). Hoover is a public policy think tank that seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all mankind. This newly created position plays an influential role within Hoover providing both strategic leadership and hands-on tactical execution of the organization’s marketing and communications efforts. Dan brings more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record leading significant strategic initiatives for major brands, including Coca-Cola and HP. Most recently, he served as Managing Director at Open X, a partnership between WPP and Coca-Cola.

Grace Mitchell

Regional Director, Major Gifts-Northeast

Hoover Institution

Grace Mitchell has been named Regional Director, Major Gifts-Northeast at the Hoover Institution (Hoover). Hoover is a public policy think tank that seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all mankind. Our selected candidate, Grace Mitchell, brings more than ten years of experience in donor management and political fundraising. Most recently, she served as Finance Director at the Senate Leadership Fund & One Nation.

Denise Davis

Vice President, Strategy & Communications

Western States Petroleum Association



Denise Davis has been named Vice President of Strategy and Communications at Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA). This position is charged with providing both strategic and hands-on-tactical execution of the organization’s communications efforts. Denise brings strengths in strategic communications and crisis management, storytelling and messaging, and a deep understanding of public policy. Prior to joining WSPA, she served as Executive Vice President of the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber).

Glynnis Breen

Vice President, Communications

National Audubon Society

Glynnis Breen has been named Vice President of Communications at the National Audubon Society (Audubon). This role serves as a strategic thought leader responsible for both external and internal communications including organizational messaging, media relations, crisis communications, and all internal communications to Audubon’s staff, network, various boards, states, centers, and chapters. Glynnis is an accomplished communications and marketing executive with extensive experience in the conservation, science, and education sectors. Prior to joining Audubon, she served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the American Forest Foundation.

Karen Price-Ward

Senior Director, Corporate Initiatives

Business Roundtable

Karen Price-Ward has been named Senior Director of Corporate Initiatives at Business Roundtable (BRT). This role assists in the development and execution of CEO-led initiatives involving over 150 companies representing millions of employees nationwide to expand economic opportunity to more Americans and ensure employees have the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. Our successful placement, Karen Price-Ward, is an accomplished professional with extensive expertise in social impact, workforce development, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Prior to joining BRT, she served as Director of Social Impact at Stanley Black & Decker.