Since joining the Institute for Justice in 1992, John Kramer’s strategic media relations work—coupled with IJ’s litigation—has protected the individual rights of Americans nationwide.  He helped property owners successfully challenge eminent domain for private gain, secured the rights of entrepreneurs who fought against government-enforced monopolies, helped extend First Amendment protections to the Internet, and directed… Read more »

Principal of Bill Davis Consulting, specializing in nonprofit governance and executive leadership; BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer; Board of LeapFrog Labs, Inc., a nonprofit serving business development in Africa and Asia. Former Executive Director of American Anthropological Association, and U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations; President of the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives; Boards… Read more »

Trustee, Cosmos Club Historic Preservation Foundation 1991-2022, served as Secretary 1996-1999 and as Vice-President 2000-2020. Senior historian at EHT Traceries, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in historic preservation, 1997-2013. Resides in D.C.

Cynthia R. Field has pursued a long career in architectural history practice and teaching.  At the Smithsonian Institution she was Chair and creator of its Architectural History and Historic Preservation Office and Associate Director in their Office of Physical Planning.  Her preference for collaborative work is evident in publications she did with a team. Such… Read more »

Past Chair, Section of State and Local Government Law, American Bar Association; Chair Princeton Class of 1959 25th reunion; past Treasurer Cosmos Club; Treasurer Cosmos Club Historic Preservation Foundation; Past President Woodley Park Community Association; founder and President, Woodland Normanstone Neighborhood Association; Past Chair Cosmos Club Garden Committee, leader Cosmos Club Geography and Land Use… Read more »