Angela brings extensive communications and policy experience, including more than a decade in Congress, and more than six years leading federal budget policy and communications at a university-based research center. Prior to joining AAF, she served as the Deputy Director of the Spending and Budget Initiative and Director of Policy Communications at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She also served as the long-time Communications Director for the House of Representatives Committee on the Budget, working under then-Chairmen Jim Nussle and Paul Ryan.