Bird
Island
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Founder & CEO

Helping to bring Congress and the advocacy communities into the modern era. Founder & CEO of Manitou Research, building the next generation of tools for those working in and around government at the federal and state levels -- and everyone who wants to see government work more efficiently, effectively, responsively, and accessibly.

Public policy professional with extensive Capitol Hill experience. Served as the national security and foreign affairs advisor to a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and helped lead the House Democrats' whip strategy on the Iran nuclear agreement (JCPOA). Has also supported a Department of Defense agency and program dedicated to reducing the threat posed by, and the proliferation of, weapons of mass destruction and weapons-usable material.

Camden Ackerman

Legislative and crisis communications strategist with nearly two decades of experience driving policy, managing rapid-response initiatives, and advising elected leaders at the local, state, and federal levels. His work spans a wide range of issue areas, with a particular focus on social justice reform, public health, and strategic coalition-building. Camden brings a deep understanding of how government works, and how to move it, with a track record of navigating complex political landscapes to deliver real-world impact.