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Ryan Streeter

Ryan Streeter

Executive Director, Civitas Institute
Richard M. Reinsch II

Richard M. Reinsch II

Editor-in-Chief, Civitas Outlook
Jamie Streusand

Jamie Streusand

Chief Business Officer
Bryce Waller

Bryce Waller

Chief Development Officer
Bo Herlin

Bo Herlin

Director of Public Affairs
Sydney Leary

Sydney Leary

Assistant Director for Research and Programs
Lindsay Eberhardt

Lindsay Eberhardt

Executive Editor
Allison Smythe

Allison Smythe

Senior Project Manager
Melissa Pardue

Melissa Pardue

Events Coordinator
Zachary Springer

Zachary Springer

Senior Administrative Associate

Leadership & staff

Ryan Streeter

Ryan Streeter

Executive Director, Civitas Institute
Richard M. Reinsch II

Richard M. Reinsch II

Editor-in-Chief, Civitas Outlook
Jamie Streusand

Jamie Streusand

Chief Business Officer
Bryce Waller

Bryce Waller

Chief Development Officer
Bo Herlin

Bo Herlin

Director of Public Affairs
Sydney Leary

Sydney Leary

Assistant Director for Research and Programs
Lindsay Eberhardt

Lindsay Eberhardt

Executive Editor
Allison Smythe

Allison Smythe

Senior Project Manager
Melissa Pardue

Melissa Pardue

Events Coordinator
Zachary Springer

Zachary Springer

Senior Administrative Associate
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