Chelsey Youman serves as senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom’s Center for Public Policy. In her role, she promotes ADF’s policy and legislative work at the state level. She advises governmen...

Peyton serves as Media Director at Cross Timbers Church in Valley View, Texas, where she was on the innovative front lines during the dynamic 2020 communication and media shift within ministry and cul...

Peyton serves as Media Director at Cross Timbers Church in Valley View, Texas, where she was on the innovative front lines during the dynamic 2020 communication and media shift within ministry and culture across the world. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Oral Roberts University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Convergence Journalism/Broadcast. During her time at ORU, she was elected Student Body President, therefore serving as the communication bridge and representative between multiple internal and external groups. Additionally, Peyton’s passion for discovering and representing diverse perspectives throughout society, politics, and leadership led her to intern in New York City at the Fox News Channel, which coincided with the 2016 United States Presidential campaign coverage. Peyton later went on to become the Administrative Liaison within the ORU President’s Office, where she functioned in various capacities with presidential events, communication, and representation, while also assisting in coordinating international ministry and media. Being a voice for the voiceless and an advocate for those whom often feel overlooked in society is at the core of Peyton’s personal and professional mission in journalism and leadership. Even while reaching a wide and diverse audience, her intention is to always focus first on discipling, encouraging, and impacting each individual heart in a relatable and relevant way with the convergence of professional excellence and Spirit-empowered culture.

Rachel Bovard, an experienced hand on Capitol Hill, is director of policy services for The Heritage Foundation. In this role, she works to provide members of Congress with the think tank’s policy reco...

Rachel Bovard, an experienced hand on Capitol Hill, is director of policy services for The Heritage Foundation. In this role, she works to provide members of Congress with the think tank’s policy recommendations, in-depth analyses, and latest conservative solutions. Before joining Heritage, Bovard was policy director for the Senate Steering Committee, a caucus of conservative senators, under the successive chairmanships of Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah. Bovard’s succession of staff posts over nine years in the Senate and House of Representatives include serving as legislative director to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and as senior legislative assistant to Rep. Donald Manzullo, R-Ill., and Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas. In 2013, she was named to National Journal’s list of “25 Most Influential Women in Washington Under 35.” She is a former intern at The Heritage Foundation. Bovard, who was born and grew up in Rochester, N.Y., received her bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in history and political science at Grove City College in 2006. She also holds a master’s degree in professional studies from the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University. In addition to her public policy pursuits, Bovard is an accomplished sommelier, a wine educator, and a diploma candidate in the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.