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Libby Krieger

Editor-in-Chief

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Libby is a political and crisis communications consultant in Columbus, Ohio. Along with her work as a consultant, Libby writes op-eds for The American Spectator and her own blog on culture, faith, and politics. Her bylines have appeared in Campus Reform, MRCTV, The Daily Wire, and Right Side Broadcasting Network. Libby has experience as an on-camera personality with Right Side Broadcasting Network at Trump campaign events and rallies and was the host of the Liberty Mail podcast. She had the pleasure of interviewing Former US Attorney General Bill Barr, Michael Knowles, Kayleigh McEnany, and other media spokespersons and scholars throughout her career. Libby is a Forge Fellow, a Young Women for America ambassador, an Ohio Young Republican Executive Board member, and, most importantly, a follower of Christ.

Elizabeth Martin

Executive Editor

Elizabeth resides in Columbus, Ohio, and is a graduate of Miami University, where she earned a degree in Professional Writing and Strategic Communication. She is an active member of her community, currently leading a Bible Study through the student organization Cru and working as an associate editor for The Miami Student. Elizabeth is also a Fellow with the Forge Leadership Network, and outside of her academic and organizational commitments, Elizabeth is passionate about fitness, classic literature, and music.

Scott Howard

Managing Editor

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Scott Howard resides in Lake Wales, Florida, and is a graduate of the University of Florida. He is a legislative aide with the Florida House of Representatives with previous experience at National Review. In his free time, Scott reads biographies of American statesmen and the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Chloe noller

Director of Publicity

Chloe Noller is a Hillsdale College student double-majoring in History and Theology. Originally from Spokane, Washington, she enjoys kayaking and hiking in the mountains. At Hillsdale, Chloe competes with the Mock Trial team and serves in campus ministries. Chloe’s professional experience includes interning in Government Relations at the Heritage Foundation, working as a research assistant for Dr. Bradley Birzer with the Charles Koch Foundation, interning at WHC Attorneys in Spokane, and working as a Career Coach for Hillsdale College Career Services. She is also a Fellow of the Forge Leadership Academy. Post-grad, Chloe would like to attend law school with the intention of working in constitutional law. 

Janae Myers

Director of Outreach

Janae Myers is pursuing a degree in Business and Public Policy at God’s Bible School and College. She currently serves as a Legislative Aide in the Ohio House of Representatives, and is a Fellow with the Forge Leadership Network. Janae previously worked as a intern for The Heritage Foundation, and was a Student Recruiter and Donor Develoment Assistant for GBSC. She has been published by The Daily Signal, and shares politcal commentary on issues concerning conservative politics. In her free time, she researches policy ideas, reads profusely, and expands her knowledge of the world around her. Above all else, her one passion is Christ.

Editors

Adriana Azarian

Adriana Azarian is a student at Hillsdale College studying politics and journalism. She is the chapter head for Hillsdale’s Intercollegiate Studies Institute chapter and edits the Hillsdale Collegian. She was a 2025 summer White House intern in the Office of Speechwriting. She’s previously written for The Daily Caller, the National Catholic Register, and The American Conservative. At any given moment, she’s likely listening to podcasts on Eastern Christianity, sipping a honey cinnamon latte while reading a good book, or sketching something she’ll probably forget to finish.

Hannah Bruck

Hannah is a recent graduate of Patrick Henry College, where she majored in American Politics and Policy. During her time at PHC, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the George Wythe Review, the student-led journal for her major. She has held policy and research internships with The Heritage Foundation and the Texas Public Policy Foundation, focusing on data analysis, corporate governance, and strategic communications. Now back in her home state of Texas, Hannah is pursuing a career in public policy.

Amanda Deanda

Amanda is a Christian wife, homemaker, and independent scholar. She recently graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Doctorate in History. Her dissertation studied memories of the U.S. Constitutional Convention and explored the historical development of constitutional exegesis from 1787 through 1861. Amanda is an alumna of Hillsdale College, a Publius Fellow at the Claremont Institute, and a Graduate Student Fellow at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. She now resides in East Tennessee with her husband, where they enjoy shooting sporting clays, hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, and exploring Tennessee’s waterways in their jet boat.

Haley Bock

Haley Bock is a student at Patrick Henry College, studying Political Theory. During her time at PHC, Haley has competed in varsity moot court, mock trial, and coached high school speech and debate. Haley is the Director of Government Affairs for her school’s College Republicans chapter and a board member of the Federalist Society. She has worked as a legal associate and as an intern in the White House Speech Writing Department.

Karla Lewellyn

With over 15 years of experience as a content writer and editor, Karla offers proven expertise in creating and refining various types of content, from articles and blogs to speeches and case studies. She has a strong background in education, advertising, and communications, with a B.S. and an M.S. from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Mercy Franzonello

Mercy is a student at Hillsdale college pursuing a degree in History. Her classical homeschool education shaped her appreciation for the faith and family values. She enjoys good books, politics, and spending time with her six younger siblings.

Senior Contributors

Isaac Willour
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Isaac Willour is a senior contributor at New Guard Press. He manages corporate engagement at Bowyer Research, a major consulting firm representing investors before the world’s largest companies. He writes on business, politics, and culture at The Daily Wire, World Magazine, and a wide variety of other outlets.

Brooke Brandtjen
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Brooke is a Wisconsin based writer with a passion for culture, the arts, and politics. She has attended both Concordia University Wisconsin and Hillsdale College. Additionally, she has worked for Turning Point. Brooke loves storytelling as well as drawing, music, and theater.

Garrett Fish
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Garrett is an award-winning writer with work featured in Fox News and The Gospel Coalition, with interests in nonprofit development and youth discipleship. He has interned at his university, written and acquired grants, and volunteered with a range of organizations. He enjoys writing and reading, theatre and board games, composing and performing music, and spending time in nature.


Contributors

Andrew Penrod

W. Andrew Penrod is a Christian student-athlete in the class 2026 studying Government (Political Theory) and playing basketball at Patrick Henry College in northern Virginia. Mr. Penrod has worked in local, state, and national politics, most recently interning for Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) on Capitol Hill. He has also served in international diplomacy as an American and Christian diplomat to the Middle East. After college, Mr. Penrod plans on pursuing graduate school, and his academic interests include architecture, philosophy, poetry, and theology. In his free time, Mr. Penrod enjoys working out, reading, traveling, and birdwatching.

Ben Porter

Ben Porter graduated in 2020 from Grove City College with a political science degree. He interned at the Heritage Foundation, has taught humanities in Classical Christian education, and is a Forge Leadership Alumnus. Ben enjoys spending time with his family, golf, travel, and writing on faith and culture.

Briones Bedell Siders

Briones Bedell Siders is a political and media professional based in Ohio. Briones is a political account manager for a Columbus-based firm, where she assists candidates and causes with media strategy. She is also a professional fundraiser with a portfolio encompassing a variety of nonprofit organizations and Republican candidates. Briones’s writing on political, social, and environmental issues have appeared in publications including The Columbus Dispatch, The San Francisco Chronicle, and The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies. She has a B.S. in Communications from Franklin University. Briones and her husband split their time between Jackson County, Ohio and the Ohio state’s capitol city. 

Cooper Moore

Cooper Moore is an Associate with Cornerstone Government Affairs. He is a graduate from Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in History. He has previously worked in the United States Senate as a Legislative Correspondent for Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), and was a Young Leaders Program intern at The Heritage Foundation. Cooper was also a Congressional Fellow and Academy Fellow at The Heritage Foundation as well as a Civitas Fellow at the Center for Public Justice. Outside of the office, Cooper enjoys hiking the great outdoors, going to Mass, and pondering life’s greatest questions. He currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his wife Allie.

Grace Plath

Grace is a junior at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, majoring in Journalism. She has served as a copy editor on the Patrick Henry College Herald and a writing intern at Focus on the Family. She’s passionate about the preservation of the biblical family and exploring how worldviews shape society. In her free time loves traveling, reading C.S. Lewis, cooking and trying new foods, and spending time with family and friends.

Kathrine Bedard

Kathrine Bedard graduated Clemson University in May 2025. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and minored in Public Policy and Political & Legal Theory. Kathrine was in the Lyceum Scholar Program within the Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism. Outside of the classroom, Kathrine was Chapter President of Clemson Young Americans for Freedom. She is a Government Relations Assistant at The Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C.

Nick Ortiz

Nick Ortiz lives in Austin, Texas. He graduated in 2021 from the University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelor’s degree in political science. Nick currently works as a Junior Digital Strategist, where he copywrites and manages operations. He has a passion for fitness, agriculture, and coffee.

Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins is a Georgia-based government affairs professional with years of experience in state-level advocacy, policy development, coalition building, and Christian Ministry, having previously served as Director of Policy for a statewide Christian organization for several years. A graduate of multiple leadership academies, he is passionate about his faith in Christ, enjoys investing deeply in others, spending time with friends and family (especially over coffee), applying a Biblical worldview to life and current events, and engaging with thought-provoking books and consequential ideas.

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