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We support diverse

Republican voices for U.S. Congress

At our core, we believe America deserves a Republican Party that's reflective of our nation's current demographics.

That's exactly why we're working to identify, recruit, & support candidates from a wide variety of racial, ethnic, religious, & sexual orientation backgrounds which aren't currently well-represented in the ranks of Congressional Republicans.

There's no question there's a dire need for diversity within the GOP's current elected leadership in Washington, DC.

We're charting a course to achieve just that -- as we appeal to voters with a fresh message they haven't from national Republicans for far too long, one that says:

"You, too, belong with us."

Why Join Us?

Ensure the next wave of Republican leaders in Congress is representative of various backgrounds which speak to the unique racial, ethnic, & sexual orientation experiences of our fellow Americans

Gain intimate familiarity with efforts of like-minded activists as well as the work of subject matter experts in issue areas like immigration, energy, & health care

Network with candidates as well as with current elected Congressional leadership

Develop relationships with like-minded Republicans from varied backgrounds

Access exclusive events both inside & outside of Washington, DC

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Help craft & further a mainstream narrative about the core values of Republicans like you!

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Candidates

Since our effort launched in May of 2019, we've been meeting & interviewing Congressional candidates around the country who look, feel, sound, & seem different from what’s been characterized as a traditional Republican.

If you're a candidate interested in being considered for our support, please don't hesitate to Contact Us today!

Leadership

This initiative is powered by the support & guidance of people, from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to the Republican Party's diversification – when it comes to both its elected leadership & voters.

LARISSA MARTINEZ

Founder, Executive Director

RINA SHAH

Founder, Treasurer

Board of Directors

Paula Timmons is the founder of Paula Timmons Consulting (PTC), a Federal public policy consulting firm, which she has run since 2005. She focuses on federal wireless technology policy. She represents companies large and small before Congress and the Administration. Prior to starting PTC, Ms. Timmons worked on legislative policy both in-house and on the Hill, as staff assistant for Ranking Member Jack Danforth (R-MO) on the Senate Commerce Committees, Subcommittee on Telecommunications. She resides in Alexandria, Virginia with her husband and two daughters.

Karen Alston is an award-winning, nationally recognized marketing and branding executive and entrepreneur. Currently, Alston is the CMO of Eagle Academy, a network of charter schools in Washington, D.C. She is a frequent TV and media contributor, appearing on The Today Show, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, Fox News and more. Alston is a Howard University graduate whose mantra is “trust the process.”

John Wood, Jr. is a writer and public intellectual from Los Angeles, CA. A former Republican nominee for Congress and the former Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, John now works as Director of Media Development for Better Angels, America's leading grassroots organization dedicated to political depolarization. He is co-host of The Better Angels Podcast, and his writing can be found on Better Angels website, as well as Quillette and Areo Magazine.

Sarah Quinlan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from The College of William and Mary and a Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business. After graduation she began work in the financial services industry. She began writing about politics in 2016; she spent one year as a front-page contributor for RedState and is now a columnist for Arc Digital, with bylines at National Review, the Bulwark, the Heartland Institute’s Budget & Tax News, and USA TODAY.

Gena Zak is a recognized hospitality management professional, who is currently the Director of Membership & Marketing at the National Republican Club of Capitol Hill, with members including the nation’s most influential people– Presidents and Vice Presidents, GOP Members of Congress, Governors and influential Republicans everywhere. Gena is a passionate traveler and volunteer in her free time, and also makes time for DIY projects for her 1890s rowhome.

Seth Levey is Director, External Affairs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). Prior to EEI, he worked at Exxon Mobil Corporation and previously served as a DC-based advisor to governors on energy, infrastructure, economic development, and international affairs issues. He holds a B.A. in government and history from the College of William and Mary and an M.P.A. from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).

Aaron Taylor currently works as a Director of Government Affairs for Grant Thornton, LLP. He previously worked as a staffer for Chairman Orrin Hatch on the Senate Finance Committee, and has served as a legislative assistant to Sen. Deb Fischer, helping introduce the first Republican version of paid-leave legislation (a version of which was passed as part of the 2017 tax reform bill).

Mr. Taylor, a graduate of Brigham Young University, lives with his wife and children in Northern Virginia.

Jason Anavitarte

Jason Anavitarte has served as co-Chairman of Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan’s campaign, and served on the state finance committee for Governor Brian Kemp during the 2018 election. During the 2016 election cycle Jason served as the Georgia Chairman for Senator Marco Rubio’s Presidential Campaign and National Finance Team. Jason became youngest Hispanic ever elected in GA in 2003 and is currently on the Paulding County, GA School Board. He has been named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia.

Steve Cortes has worked for two decades on Wall Street as a trader and strategist, and has appeared daily on TV news programs for over a decade, moving from CNBC to Fox News to CNN. In 2016 Cortes served as a primary TV surrogate for the Trump presidential campaign, and headed Trump’s Hispanic Council. Cortes leads Rise Strategies, a media messaging and public affairs company, and remains an informal advisor to the President. He is a graduate of Georgetown University, which nominated him for the Rhodes Scholarship, and a husband and father of four.

SPONSORS

The generosity of these individuals & organizations make it possible

for us to fulfill our mission.

We're grateful for their commitment towards a Republican Party that's more representative of America on the whole.

The Honorable

Phil English

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