Alumni Profile: Eli Nachmany’s Path From YAF Activist To The Trump Administration
Twenty-two-year-old Young America’s Foundation alumnus Eli Nachmany knew that if he wanted to be a part of the Trump administration, he would have to put in his time. During the fall semester of 2016, Nachmany took a break from his studies at New York University to work as a press lead on then-candidate Trump’s campaign. […]
YAF Alumnus Peter Schweizer Tops New York Times Bestseller List
Young America’s Foundation alumnus and member of the YAF Board of Directors Peter Schweizer once again finds himself atop the New York Times’ bestseller list, this time claiming the number one spot with Secret Empires: How Our Politicians Hide Corruption and Enrich Their Families and Friends. Schweizer is the author of 15 books including the hard-hitting expose […]
YAF Alumnus Nicholas G. Hahn III: Director of Speechwriting, U.S. Department of Education
In his capacity as chief speechwriter to Secretary Betsy DeVos, Nicholas crafts the case for choice in education. Soon after he assumed his role in the Department, the media began to take notice of Secretary DeVos’s conservative message. “Her rhetoric was more fiery than it’s been since she assumed her post, as she talked about […]
David Keene Honored with 2017 “Legends of YAF” Distinguished Alumni Award
Young America’s Foundation honored David Keene with the 2017 “Legends of YAF” Distinguished Alumni Award as a part of the 39th Annual National Conservative Student Conference held in Washington, D.C. The director of alumni relations, Ashley Weaver, presented Mr. Keene with the award in a special ceremony before students, alumni, and special guests heard from […]
Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Sawtelle — Campus activist and actor with a passion for serving wounded veterans
Young America’s Foundation alumnus Ryan Sawtelle has made it his mission to honor and support America’s veterans. Starting while an undergraduate at Pepperdine University and continuing into his professional career, he aims to assist heroes in need. Ryan became involved with Young America’s Foundation in college by hosting conservative speakers such as John Ashcroft, Dinesh […]
YAF Alumnus Stephen Miller: From Bold Student Activist to Top Trump Aide
You don’t see too many conservative firebrands coming out of southern California. However, YAF alumnus Stephen Miller managed to shake up his very liberal and culturally diverse Santa Monica high school with his fearless activism. It all began with his school’s anti-American response to the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Through his successful activism, among other […]
YAF History: President Reagan Hosts NCSC at The White House
On August 5, 1981, in the very early days of the Reagan administration, President Reagan welcomed Egyptian President Anwar Sadat to the White House for their first official meeting together. On this historic day, President Reagan also invited the attendees of the Young America’s Foundation’s 1981 National Conservative Student Conference to be part of the […]
Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Qualtere – Theater Major Turned Conservative Activist
Here at YAF, we always say our alumni go on to do great things. Alumnus Thomas Qualtere was featured recently in the Washington Examiner for doing just that. Thomas Qualtere started college as a theater major. Originally a “lower case c conservative” from a conservative family, the overwhelmingly liberal atmosphere at Skidmore activated his interest in government. In addition […]
Alumni Update: Mike Catanzaro NJC ’96
1996 National Journalism Center alumnus Mike Catanzaro has been named a top White House energy aide. Before beginning his political career, he was an assistant editor with Human Events. Having always had an interest in public policy, Catanzaro then became a staffer for the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and Deputy Policy Director for […]
