OUR FOUNDERS

Amy understands the pressures facing small businesses from personal experience. In 2016, the sudden death of her father, a small business owner, taught her the unique challenges facing small businesses in America. Inheriting a baby-boomer company, Amy was surprised by the lack of resources available to bring her company - and ambition - to the next generation. Amy’s personal experience is uniquely partnered with her background on the international level, where she was Congressional Advisor and Human Rights Attaché at the British Embassy in Washington. In her role, she designed and directed strategies to impress UK policy priorities on US Congress and led international delegations to the UK and Europe to support British security and prosperity initiatives. 

Rhett has spent the last decade advocating for small business owners and is one of Washington’s most respected leaders on small business. He was the Business Engagement Director at Hillary for America, serving as Secretary Clinton’s liaison and private sector advisor during her run for President. Before joining the campaign, Rhett was President & Managing Director of the Small Business Majority, where he lead an organization running policy and advocacy work both nationally and in 10 states across the country. Rhett also serves as Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute in the Financial Security Program, focusing the advancement of innovative strategies to help the 21st Century labor and financial markets deliver inclusive growth and shared prosperity.