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Nancy
Todd Tyner - has held many titles and positions in
her life but the one she holds most proud is being
Hayden's Mom. In addition, she is a political consultant
whose specialty is gaming, having run l96 political
campaigns in 42 states and six countries with a phenomenal
win record. She is currently the Chairman of the
Board of the American Association of Political Consultants
and was President from 2003-2005. Her David vs. Goliath
campaigns are legendary.
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Tony Fazio - A strategic communication
specialist for more than 25 years, is President and
founder of Winning Directions – the nation’s
leading Democratic political direct mail firm. Tony
has produced hundreds of winning direct mail programs
for political candidates, labor organizations and campaigns
all across America.
American University is honoring
Tony by hosting the Anthony J. Fazio Political Direct
Mail Archive, which will house more than 10,000 of
his individual pieces of mail, plus collections donated
by America’s
leading direct mail creative minds from both parties.
Tony has a passion for cutting-edge technology and
how best to apply it to political campaigning. He has
developed his own proprietary system he calls Winning
Edge Targeting that he uses to keep his clients up to
date on the latest micro-targeting technologies.
Tony believes his greatest achievements in life are
not just political, however. He says it is just as important
to be a good husband and a loving father. His wife, Marie,
and his children, Amy, Joey and Becky, all agree. |
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Nancy Clack - is president of Precision Communications,
a Maryland-based strategic communications company.
Nancy Clack has over 25 years experience in structuring
messages and targeting audiences for voter contact
activities. Her political experience includes work
on more than 500 candidate and initiative campaigns
throughout the US including: Governor Ann Richards;
East Texas Community Action Network; Save Dade; and
League of Conservation Voters.
Ms. Clack has been recognized
by Campaigns & Elections
magazine as one of the “74 Women Who are Changing
the Face of Politics.” She is a former board
member of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and former
board member of the Women’s Campaign Fund. Ms.
Clack is a Maryland native and holds a BS in Journalism
from the University of Maryland. She regularly got
beaten playing Super Mario Brothers with Hayden. |
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Mike Mihalke - With almost two decades of experience in the political arena, Mike Mihalke leads Meridian Strategies clients with strategic, public relations and media, and consulting services. From his experience working with national and international corporate clients, trade associations, and political parties, Mihalke has been characterized as one of “the most innovative public affairs strategists” in the country.
He has managed all varieties of public affairs accounts including creative development and execution of media campaigns, corporate branding efforts, public relations, reputation management, and crisis communications.
Mike also pursues creative endeavors as Co-President of Squared Foot Productions, an LA-based independent film company. He has been credited as Executive Producer of feature films over the last several years, which have been highly acclaimed at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York and screened at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
Mike is a Board Member of the American Association of Political Consultants. His insight on media, public relations and politics appears in national publications and newscasts. His is a regular participant in lectures, seminars and campaign schools highlighting public affairs strategy, public relations, reputation management, media and grassroots.
Mike resides in Los Angeles, CA., with his wife, Julie, daughter, Amanda and son, Dylan. |
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Martha
Pickering - has devoted
her life to helping others. She had a long career in the
healthcare field, raised three children alone and has always
been a champion for the underdog. Now retired, she is dedicating
her time and her talents to help needy students get an
education through The Hayden Scholarship. |
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Penny
Toney - Louisiana
educator, has devoted 33 years to her profession. She
has served as a classroom teacher of English and social
studies, a curriculum coordinator at Bolton High School
in Alexandria, and as principal of Bolton. She now works
in the Central Office with curriculum development and
high school redesign. |
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