Jedd Medefind serves as president of the Christian Alliance for Orphans. Prior to this role, he led the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives as a special assistant to President George W. Bush. He and his wife, Rachel, love the great outdoors and have four children.
Erik Lokkesmoe is the founder and principal of Different
Drummer, a LA/NYC-based audience and fan mobilization agency for
top entertainment brands. Erik has a MA in public communications
and a BA in political science. Erik and his wife, Monica, have
three children.
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