About Us
Mission
MISSION
We engage and inspire emerging leaders to address the most pressing challenges in their countries.
VISION
We believe in the transformative power of visionary leaders to create thriving, just, and free societies.
About Us
The Power of Place and Power of Ideas
We start with the power of visionary leaders. We bring them to the Commonwealth of Virginia to foster the exchange of ideas and solutions from the world around us.
The ideas which shaped the American democracy created monumental changes that remain a touchstone throughout our world; and yet, the pillars of our democracy are strongest when they are discussed and influenced by the unique perspectives of global community leaders.
This is why we work with the world's brightest changemakers—most between the ages of 25 to 35—from all regions.
These inspirational people have a track record of achievement and a commitment to lead. At the Presidential Precinct, we seek to draw out their best through professional fellowships, leadership exchanges, global forums, and virtual resources that focus on building thriving, just, and free societies.
Learn About Our Programs Meet Our Alumni
Our work is made possible by the world-class expertise of a five-member consortium, consisting of two premier universities – the University of Virginia and William & Mary – and three internationally renowned historic sites – James Madison’s Montpelier, James Monroe’s Highland, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.
Our vision blossoms when our alumni return home to invest their newfound knowledge, expertise, and networks. They remain connected to a global community with shared goals in the Presidential Precinct Network. Every day, they realize our hopes for a better world, and we are honored to help them on their journey.
What is the Presidential Precinct Network?Partners
People
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors supports the work of the Precinct by providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. The Board of Directors is currently chaired by Presidential Precinct Founder, James B. Murray, Jr., Managing Partner of Court Square Ventures.
Meet the Board Chair
Francois Baird
Founder, Baird's U.S.
Allida Black
Managing Director, Allenswood Group, LLC
Sara Bon-Harper
Executive Director, James Monroe's Highland
Krista Costello
Acting President & CEO, The Montpelier Foundation
Jane Kamensky
President, Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Linda Klein
Senior Managing Shareholder, Baker Donelson
Teresa Longo
Executive Director, Reves Center for International Affairs, William & Mary
Peter McHugh
Former CEO, My Travel LLC
Board Secretary & Treasurer
Stephen Mull
Vice Provost for Global Affairs, The University of Virginia
John Olajide
Founder & CEO, Axxess
Neal Piper
Founder & CEO, Luminoah
Emeritus Board Member
Jan C. Smith
Journalist
Tim Sullivan
Former President, William & Mary
Meredith Woo
Political Scientist, Arizona State University
Global Advisory Council
The Global Advisory Council is a diverse and distinguished assembly of established global leaders, philanthropists, and committed experts who serve as ambassadors in advancing the Presidential Precinct’s work. Council members are tasked with providing thought leadership on the development and implementation of Precinct programs and building community among the Precinct's network. The Global Advisory Council is currently chaired by Dessie Nash, Managing Director and Market Investment Executive at Bank of America Private Bank.
Meet the Council ChairLashrecse Aird
Senator, 13th District of Virginia
Brett Bruen
President, Global Situation Room
Ghaleb Cachalia
Senior Partner, SouthernX Advisory and Capital
Former Member of Parliament, South Africa
Tony Carroll
Vice President, Manchester Trade Ltd
Danai Chirawu
Lecturer of Law, University of Zimbabwe
Founder, Enlighten Girls Education
Ken Flechler
CEO, Health Alliance Global
Riyad Insanally
Commissioner, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Former Ambassador, Embassy of Guyana
Johnathan Miller
Founder & President, Airborne Lifeline Foundation
Former Africa Regional Director, Peace Corps
Safiya Ahmad Nuhu
Consultant & Director, Green Horizon Law and Development Consultants
Ph.D. Candidate, University of Witwatersrand
Godbless Otubure
Founder, ReadyToLeadAfrica
Maria Tamburri
Vice President, Dominion Energy