Neil Alpert is an accomplished private family office manager with almost two decades of experience in managing the financial, administrative, and strategic needs of high-net-worth families. Known for their discreet professionalism, exceptional organizational skills, and deep understanding of wealth management, Potomac Management has built a reputation for
delivering personalized and comprehensive services that safeguard and grow family assets across generations. A seasoned investment professional and the Managing Partner of Potomac
Management, Neil has established a reputation for strategic insight, operational expertise, and a strong track record of value creation. Neil has held the CEO and COO roles in multiple public and private companies. Prior to which he spent over a decade working in the nonprofit world. Neil is involved with a handful of charities and resides in Washington, DC with his husband Damon, their son Nathaniel and their dog Marley.
Tessa Dee is a former dual state titleholder in the Miss America and Miss USA pageant systems and a communications strategist dedicated to advancing storytelling for mission-driven organizations. She was crowned Miss South Dakota 2013 and represented the state at the Miss America 2014 pageant, where she was a top 5 finalist for the STEM scholarship award. In 2016, she earned the title of Miss South Dakota USA and went on to compete in the Miss USA 2017 pageant. She holds a master’s degree in communications from the University of South Dakota and currently works in Washington, D.C., where she has led communication strategy for nonprofit and think tank organizations. She is committed to a range of social justice issues and is a passionate advocate for women’s rights.
Tessa lives on Capitol Hill with her husband, Sam, and their three beloved rescue pets.
Lisa Gable is the WSJ and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the book, Turnaround: How to Change
Course When Things are Going South and is recognized worldwide as a turnaround mastermind. As CEO of several organizations, and former Presidential appointee, US Ambassador, UN Delegate, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, Lisa has
orchestrated and executed the successful turnarounds of well-known private and public organizations in all industries and
sectors. Most recently Lisa served as the CEO of FARE, the world’s largest funder of food allergy research where she secured $100M
in commitments over 3 years. Prior to leading FARE, she was a senior advisor at PepsiCo and President of the Healthy Weight
Commitment Foundation, a CEO-driven national initiative aimed at helping to reduce obesity. In 2004, she was appointed by President George W. Bush as US Ambassador and Commissioner General to the 2005 Aichi World EXPO. Gable is the first woman in World’s Fair’s 170-year history to direct the U.S. Pavilion, a 100 percent non-federally funded $33.7 million operation. In the past, she served as the founding chair of the board of directors for the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World; has been a national trustee of the Boys and Girls Club of America and on the board of directors of Girls Scouts of the USA; on the board of trustees for
Thunderbird School of Management; a member of the National Academy of Medicine IOM Roundtable on Obesity Solutions;
and board member of the Independent Women’s Forum. She is also a mentor in organizations such as Rare
Jason Timothy Robinson was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Michigan, a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching from Hampton University, and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. He currently works as an educator and administrator. Jason is the author, “The Image of Love,” a collection of love poems. He has worked as a newspaper reporter for the Heritage Newspapers in Michigan and a correspondent for the Times and Democrat in Orangeburg South Carolina. He was recently published in USA Today. Mr. Robinson is also an actor, singer and musician who has performed at the Lincoln Center, in New York. Jason began his career as a Miss America volunteer in 2009 as the executive director of a local pageant in the state of Virginia. Since then, he has judged state pageants and local pageants in several states. He is also the host of the pageant podcast, on which he has interviewed many Miss America titleholders.
Kimberly A. Bassett was appointed to serve as the Secretary of the District of Columbia by Mayor Muriel Bowser in 2018. Ms. Bassett was the former Director of the Mayor's Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI). In this role, she served as the Bowser Administration’s chief advocate representing the needs and interests of women in Washington, DC. As Director, Ms. Bassett collaborated with local and national nonprofit organizations and public agencies to engage and increase District residents’ program participation. Under Ms. Bassett’s leadership, MOWPI coordinated workshops programs and large-scale events to address issues including equal pay, healthcare access, public safety, and domestic violence. She oversaw the launch of the Work Smart Salary Negotiation Program in partnership with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) which was created to combat the gender pay gap by offering free salary negotiation classes to DC women. Ms. Bassett was the former Executive Director of The Wireless Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of CTIA-The Wireless Association. She worked as the Director of Programs and Partnerships for The Stephen Case Foundation (AOL), she also served as a presidential appointee in the Clinton Administration under U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley. In her spare time, Kimberly serves on the boards of the Step Afrika! Dance Company, the North Carolina Central University College of Arts and Sciences and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Corporate Advisory Council. She is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and The Links Inc. Ms. Bassett holds a Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Arts from North Carolina A&T State University.
Rickie Niceta served as the White House Social Secretary for U.S. President Donald Trump. She was appointed by First Lady Melania Trump on February 8, 2017. Prior to her role at the White House, Lloyd worked for Design Cuisine, As an account executive for Design Cuisine, Lloyd supported the Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in providing catering services for five presidential inaugurations, as well as numerous state luncheons, summits, and conferences in coordination with the Office of the Chief of Protocol. Most recently, she participated in the planning and execution of events for President Trump's 2017 inaugural celebrations
Rickie is a graduate of Hollins College.
Rep. Jack Kingston is a principal at Squire Patton Boggs, where he relies on his previous leadership experience of the largest domestic appropriations subcommittee and his senior position on the defense appropriations subcommittee to give him a deep understanding of the policy and financial challenges global clients face.
Rep. Kingston served Georgia's 1st Congressional District in Southeast Georgia from 1993 to 2015. He also served as vice-chairman of the House Republican Conference, the sixth-ranking post among House Republicans, from 2002 to 2006.
During his time in Congress, Rep. Kingston:
Prior to his service in Congress, Rep. Kingston was a member of the Georgia State Legislature and was vice-president of Palmer & Cay Insurance Services. He was the only Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) in Congress.
Throughout his career in public service, Rep. Kingston received more than 40 awards from various non-partisan interest groups on a diversity of issues. He has been named in each term as a "Taxpayer’s Hero,” and has been recognized as "Senior Friendly" and "A Guardian of Small Business." He was also awarded the "Watchdog of the Treasury Award," and the US Chamber of Commerce’s "Spirit of Enterprise Award.”