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 […]
PAM 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, […]
MI VO
Mi Vo is the Executive Vice President for the Independence Institute. She is a Colorado native and joins the Independence Institute with nearly 20 years of experience in the legal field. Mi earned her BS in International Business and minor in Legal Studies from the University of Denver. She earned her graduate degrees in Legal Administration […]
JON CALDARA
Jon Caldara hates bullies. As President of Independence Institute, he has dedicated his professional life to stop bullies who use the coercive power of government to force their values on those who don’t share them, and to take from others. Jon is the Sunday editorial columnist for The Denver Gazette, The Colorado Springs Gazette, and Colorado […]
