About Us

People United for Privacy Foundation (PUFPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan educational organization founded in 2018 to defend the rights of all Americans – regardless of their beliefs – to come together in support of their shared values.

Board Members
Starlee Coleman, Texas Public Charter Schools Association
Daniel Erspamer, Pelican Institute for Public Policy
Brad Gruber, Forge Leadership Network
Shayne Madsen, Independence Institute

People United for Privacy (PUFP) is a 501(c)(4) bipartisan advocacy organization founded in 2018 to engage with policymakers at the local, state, and federal level. We encourage elected officials to protect every American’s right to privately support the causes they believe in without fear of being harassed, intimidated, or canceled.

Board Members
Starlee Coleman, Texas Public Charter Schools Association
Brad Gruber, Forge Leadership Network
Christie Herrera, Philanthropy Roundtable
Amy C. Kjose, Kipling Strategies, LLC
Michael J. Reitz, Mackinac Center for Public Policy

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Staff
Heather Lauer, Chief Executive Officer
Matt Nese, Vice President
Brian Hawkins, Senior Director of External Affairs
Dustin Hurst, Senior Director of Development
Luke Wachob, Senior Director of Communications and Policy
Misty Wickizer-Jernigan, Senior Director of Operations