SHAYNE MADSEN
Shayne M. Madsen, is the Director of the Political Law Center. Madsen most previously lead the Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group in the Denver office of law firm Jackson Kelly PLLC. She practiced in the public policy and government affairs area, in election and campaign finance law, and in real estate development law. […]
MIKE KRAUSE
Mike Krause is Editor-in-Chief of Complete Colorado. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, and served on active duty in the United States Coast Guard from 1987-1991. He originally came to Colorado to be a ski bum, but ended up with a full-time job in the Steamboat Springs ski-racing department. Mike previously earned his living […]
DAVID KOPEL
Dave Kopel is Research Director of the Independence Institute; an Adjunct Scholar at the Cato Institute, in Washington; and a Senior Fellow at the University of Wyoming College of Law Firearms Research Center. His website is davekopel.org. He writes frequent for the Volokh Conspiracy law blog, hosted by Reason magazine. Kopel writes on constitutional law, criminal justice, civil rights, firearms policy, […]
TRACY KIMBALL SMITH
Tracy Kimball Smith is a visual designer with II Creative Lab. Tracy studied art at Colorado State University and Metropolitan State University, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis on Graphic Design from Metro. Tracy played competitive tennis at both universities. Although she has an art degree, she does not wear the requisite badge of Leftist ideology; she’s a […]
SAVANA KASCAK
Savana Kascak is a General Assignment Reporter for Complete Colorado. She is a Colorado native and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Hastings College in Nebraska where she obtained a degree in Political Science and Communications. Savana’s writing has previously been featured in Campus Reform and the Hastings Tribune. She loves hiking in the great […]
NASH HERMAN
Nash Herman is a policy analyst at Independence Institute. He is a 6th generation Colorado native. He graduated twice from the University of Denver, first with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies & Political Science, and again with a master’s degree in Global Economic Affairs. When not at work, Nash is either playing soccer, reading books, or […]
JOSEPH GREENLEE
Joseph Greenlee is a Research Associate at Independence Institute, Adjunct Constitutional Scholar at the Firearms Policy Coalition, and Policy Advisor for Legal Affairs at the Heartland Institute. He also operates a law practice focused on constitutional law.Greenlee has worked on more than 80 constitutional law cases (representing a party or amicus curiae) and has filed more […]
LINDA GORMAN
Facebook Schedule a speaker Linda Gorman contracts with the Independence Institute as the Director of our Health Care Policy Center. A former academic economist, she has written extensively about the problems created by government interference in health care decisions and the promise of consumer directed health care. In addition to her work for the Independence Institute she […]
JAKE FOGLEMAN
Jake Fogleman is Director of Policy at the Independence Institute, where he helps shape the organization’s research and engagement strategy on issues critical to Colorado’s future. He also co-hosts PowerGab, the Institute’s podcast on energy policy in the state. Previously, he served as a Policy Analyst in the Institute’s Energy and Environmental Policy Center. An experienced […]
REGINA COMPOSANTO
As an Education Policy Center Research Associate, Regina Composanto combines her previous work expertise with her passion to improve education for all Colorado children. During her 34-year sales management career with Procter & Gamble, a Fortune 50 company, Regina regularly conducted statistical analysis. One highlight was her collaboration with the University of Colorado to conduct local market […]
KATHLEEN CHANDLER
Kathleen Chandler is the Director of Independence Institute’s Citizen Involvement Project. Kathleen is a political consultant and professional volunteer for conservative issues and candidates. She has a degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and has been involved in politics since she was 18 years old. She is a 4th generation Colorado […]
PAMELA BENIGNO
Pamela Benigno has been the Director of the Independence Institute’s influential Education Policy Center since 1997. Pam provides a counterbalance to the education establishment. She isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo to create better learning opportunities for Colorado’s children, stand up for parental rights, and support independent-minded teachers. Pam has authored and co-authored numerous publications, […]
