KAREN GIORNO is a prominent figure in American politics who started her career in the East Wing of the White House during President George H.W. Bush’s administration. She is well known and highly regarded in both public and private sectors. With thirty years of experience as a senior aide and advisor to Presidents and First Ladies, Giorno has served under multiple presidential administrations, including George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Donald J. Trump. She served as a Senior Advisor and Florida chief strategist in the 2016 Trump for President campaign, playing a crucial role in securing the President’s decisive primary victory, which earned him the Republican nomination. Giorno has continued to nurture and maintain strategic relationships with MAGA powerbrokers and the Trump White House.
For over a decade, Giorno held key positions at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where she successfully supported the institution’s $400 million capital campaign and the global promotion of its mission to discover, interpret, and share knowledge about the natural world, human cultures and the universe. She helped establish its External Affairs Office and federal lobbying program. Through her connections in Washington, D.C., she played a crucial role in securing funding for the iconic Rose Center for Earth and Space, forging a legacy partnership with NASA, and assisted in the creation of the National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology.
Karen is founder and president of Earhart Turner, a boutique advisory firm that provides federal, state, and international government relations, media affairs, strategic communications, advocacy, and electoral campaigns. Her network and resources have built and enhanced the brands of high-profile clients across several sectors. Her understanding of historical context, messaging, and media enables her to create impactful and widely resonant narratives. She has been the primary architect of numerous successful public advocacy campaigns and initiatives, domestically and internationally, and is recognized for setting concrete, measurable goals while delivering exceptional results.
A sought-after media commentator, Karen frequently contributes to major networks such as Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC, and Newsmax. She has also been quoted and featured in publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Rolling Stone. Her speaking engagements include lectures at Peterhouse College, Cambridge, and the Henry Jackson Society, as well as an address to Members of the U.K. Parliament. Giorno holds a B.A. in Political Science and Communications from Marymount University and graduated with honors. She resides in Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach, Florida.
MILO YIANNOPOULOS is a New York Times-bestselling author, award-winning investigative reporter, and the former chief executive of a multibillion-dollar multinational music and fashion brand. Prior to his career in journalism, Milo built and sold three media companies in Europe. Yiannopoulos has written or ghostwritten seventeen New York Times-bestselling books and is known across politics, entertainment, media and the law as a pre-eminent authority in reputation management and public relations. He regularly provides strategic advice to artists, icons, and heads of state. Yiannopoulos was senior editor at Breitbart and named “one of the seven people who put Donald J. Trump in office” by a senior member of the Trump campaign team in 2016. He was trained at the Daily Telegraph in London and educated at the University of Cambridge.
RONALD D. COLEMAN has 35 years of experience as a commercial litigator focusesing on free speech, reputation, and technology. His focus is on protecting and defending the rights of individuals, businesses, and organizations against censorship, unfair competition, and infringement. Ron is known for his successful representation of band leader Simon Tam in his landmark trademark case before the U.S. Supreme Court (Matal v. Tam), where he successfully argued that the First Amendment prohibits the government from denying registration to trademarks it deems disparaging.
He has litigated innumerable cases involving IP, trade secrets, defamation, cybersquatting, and domain name disputes. Ron was an early adopter of the Internet as a tool for law practice and practice development, and has a prominent social media profile. He also hosts a podcast called ColemanNation, where he discusses legal and cultural issues with guests from various backgrounds and perspectives. Ron lives in northern New Jersey and is graduate of Princeton University and Northwestern University School of Law.
HASSAN A SHEIKH is a highly regarded compliance expert, one of the few professionals entrusted by top-tier federal campaigns. With a distinguished career, he has served as a consultant for two presidential campaign committees and numerous Senate and House campaigns, earning a reputation for his strategic insight and reliability. His expertise has been sought by nonprofits, public affairs firms, and political campaigns across the country. Recently, Sheikh stepped away from campaign finance and political compliance to spearhead the compliance division of a multibillion-dollar multinational music and fashion brand.
In this role, he skillfully negotiated the company out of detrimental contracts—averting millions in potential losses—conducted a meticulous six-month review of all financial transactions to uncover significant employee reimbursement abuses, and overhauled internal cost controls to safeguard against future mismanagement. Sheikh holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from Ohio University, an M.S. in Government Organization and Leadership, and a J.D. from Creighton University School of Law. He resides in Newark, New Jersey.
Marine Corps veteran NICK OCHS has been working in MAGA politics since 2015 when he accepted the position of Vice-Chair of Trump Campaign Hawaii. He is an accomplished writer, producer and journalist known for his insights on cultural subjects as much as DC happenings.
VISH BURRA is a dynamic political strategist and media consultant whose innovative approach has redefined and shaped the modern conservative landscape. With a career spanning high-profile roles, Burra has established himself as a master of political operations and messaging. As a Capitol Hill staffer for multiple U.S. House Representatives , he navigated complex scandals with a bold, unapologetic style, turning challenges into opportunities for visibility, showcasing his ability to manage high-stakes political environments with precision. His tenure as Executive Secretary of the New York Young Republican Club amplified its influence, driving grassroots engagement and elevating its national profile.
A former producer for Steve Bannon’s WAR ROOM podcast, Burra honed his media acumen, blending sharp analysis, provocative commentary, and precision production. His work on the Hunter Biden laptop story cemented his reputation as a fearless operative unafraid to challenge narratives. With a background in IT, Burra brings a street-smart edge to elite consulting. Burra offers clients unparalleled strategic insight, a knack for disruption, and a proven track record of delivering results in the chaotic world of politics and media.
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