Advisory Council
American Promise assembled the first cross-partisan Advisory Council to speak out for the 28th Amendment. These American leaders represent thoughtful viewpoints from a variety of political, economic, and demographic perspectives. See All
I am proud to add my voice to those who are calling for a constitutional amendment by July 4, 2026 (the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence), and have joined the cross-partisan American Promise movement to enable all Americans to take effective action-together-to move the constitutional amendment process forward. Read More
Trevor Potter President, Campaign Legal Center; Former FEC Chair; Former Campaign Counsel to Sen. John McCainWashington, DC
It is time to accept the historical gravity of our situation. It is time for Americans of all political viewpoints to come together to win the 28th Amendment — and to renew U.S. democracy again. Read More
Doris Kearns Goodwin Presidential Historian, Pulitzer Prize-winning AuthorConcord, MA
As an average Mainer, it is nearly impossible to compete with billionaires, but what they can’t buy with money is the deep love and passion we feel for the outdoors and the freedom our Constitution guarantees.
David TrahanExecutive Director, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine; fmr. Maine Rep.; fmr. Maine SenatorWaldoboro, ME
Board Members
American Promise Education Fund
- John Wass, Board Chair
- Jeff Clements, Board Member and AP President
- Buff Kavelman, Board Member
- Debra Winger, Board Member
- Cheryl Crawford, Board Member
- Jason Ford, Board Member
- Manu Meel, Board Member
American Promise
- John Wass, Board Chair
- Jeff Clements, Board Member and AP President
- Buff Kavelman, Board Member
- Debra Winger, Board Member
- Jim Rubens, Board Member
Staff
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- Jeff Clements, President and Board Member
- Leah Field, Managing Director
- Dr. Jessica Hare, Vice President-Outreach
- Chris McDonald, Empowerment Coordinator
- John McCrea, Business Network Manager
- Alan LaPolice, Deputy Political Director
- David Akintonde, Regional Field Manager
- Connor Flotten, Research Associate
- Liz Harvey, Development Director
- J.P. Boyle, Development Campaign Director
- Corinne Noonan, Leadership Gifts Officer
- Jacob Brown, Development Coordinator
- Gregory Joseph, Communications Director
- Zye Allen, Content Development Manager
- Devra Feshbach-Meriney, Finance and Administration Manager
- Sally Okoniewski, Information Systems Manager
- Kate Olney, Administrative Assistant
- Brian Boyle, Senior Legal Counsel
