Charlotte Clymer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Charlotte Clymer is a writer, communications consultant, transgender activist, and military veteran. A Georgetown University Political Fellow, Clymer formerly served as the Director of Communications at Catholics for Choice, and Press Secretary for Rapid Response at the Human Rights Campaign. Clymer publishes an award winning Substack covering politics, religion, foreign policy, and culture. She has been quoted in The NY Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian – and published in USA Today, The Washington Post, NBC News, and more.
Kristofer Goldsmith
NEW YORK
Kristofer Goldsmith is a nationally recognized expert on the threats that domestic extremism and disinformation pose to American democracy. He is the founder and CEO of Task Force Butler Institute, a nonprofit that trains military veterans to investigate and disrupt extremist networks that threaten the safety of American communities.
Christopher Purdy
GEORGIA
Christopher Purdy is CEO of the Chamberlain Network and has spent over a decade in veteran and community organizing. Previous roles include: Director of Veterans for American Ideals (VFAI), and Outreach at Human Rights First. Throughout his career, Chris has harnessed the unique perspectives and leadership capabilities of veterans to protect and promote democracy in the face of rising authoritarianism.
Julie Roland
CALIFORNIA
Julie Roland is a veteran, business leader, writer, and a Political Director. She was a Naval Officer for ten years, deploying to both the South China Sea and the Persian Gulf as a helicopter pilot before separating in June 2025 as a Lieutenant Commander. She is a columnist with The Fulcrum, has a law degree from the University of San Diego, and a Master of Global Business Law from Columbia University.