Alliance Executives


Our executive leadership guides the day-to-day work of America’s Promise Alliance.

President & CEO
John Gomperts

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
Donna Anderson

President of First Focus
Bruce Lesley

Executive Vice President & Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Planning and Governance
Melinda B. Hudson

Senior Advisor
Marguerite W. Kondracke

Executive Vice President, Knowledge Management and Education Liaison
Forrest W. Moore

Chief Education Advisor
Dr. Elizabeth Morgan

Executive Vice President, Mission Advancement
David T. Park

Executive Vice President, America's Promise Alliance
Director, ReadyNation
Sara D. Watson

Chief Information Officer
Matthew Alshab

Senior Vice President, Government Relations and Operations, First Focus
Ralph Forsht

Executive Human Resources Director
Kim Huckabone

Senior Vice President, Communications and Marketing
Bobbie Jo Kelso

Senior Vice President, Partner Engagement
Debbie Lister

Controller
Lori Pica

Senior Vice President, Community Engagement
Tanya Tucker