Our Team

Principal

Mark Rodgers is the Principal of The Clapham Group, a company that seeks to influence culture upstream of the political arena. Mark served as the third-ranking Republican leadership staffer in the U.S. Senate for six years overseeing strategic planning and strategic communications. He also served as a high profile chief of staff to Senator Rick Santorum, working on Capitol Hill for a total of 16 years. He was known on the Hill for his work on such issues as poverty alleviation and global AIDS, as well as protecting life at its most vulnerable stages. Mark is a published writer and a speaker at large and small gatherings on the topics of faith and public life, culture and caring for the least of these. His work over the years has involved consulting with some of the largest foundations in the world, Fortune 500 companies, internationally known music artists and filmmakers, and even famous comic book creators. He earned a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from Penn State, and attended Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Mark is married to Leanne, and together they have four children and four grandchildren.

Senior Associate

Anna Fronzaglia is a Senior Associate at The Clapham Group. Specializing in influencer and communication strategies, cause-partnership building, and public policy, she mainly spearheads the group's family and child welfare portfolio to impact policy and the culture at large. Previously, Anna served for a number of years in the U.S. House of Representatives as a policy advisor and communications director. With a passion for languages, she speaks Spanish and French. Hailing from the Washington D.C. area, Anna is a Phi Beta Kappa member and Cum Laude graduate from James Madison University with a B.A. in Communications, specialization in public relations.

Faith Background: Catholic.

Senior Associate

Juliet Vedral is an award-winning writer, communicator, and consultant with nearly two decades of experience in media, ministry, and faith-based advocacy. She has worked at organizations such as the New York Times Syndicate, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Sojourners, and the ONE Campaign. Her writing has appeared in Sojourners and Word & Way. Juliet has served with the Clapham Group as an affiliate since 2017, working with the College Board, Cardus, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. She is a graduate of Queens College (CUNY) and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). A native New Yorker, Juliet now lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband and two sons and worships at Incarnation Anglican Church in South Arlington.

Senior Associate

Peter is a senior associate at the Clapham Group, specializing in childcare and education policy. Peter worked for the Evangelical Alliance as the Education Policy Officer and engaged with national education policy. Prior to this, he worked for The Center for Public Justice in policy areas including education, religious freedom and poverty and opportunity. He has been involved in politics as a local councillor in England and in public policy in both the US and the UK; having worked both on the policy side of education (particularly around education funding and curriculum design) and also having served as a school governor at both primary and secondary schools in the North East of England. He's married to a former primary school teacher and he and his wife have seven children.

Associate

Jonathan Markgraaff is an associate at the Clapham Group. His aptitude for research and analysis is an asset for client landscaping as he continues to hone his craft of offering critical insights for strategic deployment. Before joining the Clapham team, Jonathan worked on the ad-buying side for the 2022 midterm elections with a bi-partisan portfolio comprising 57 campaigns. He has also been overseeing the operations for the faith-based think tank, The Institute for Faith, Works and Economics. With a diverse upbringing in the United Kingdom and South Africa, Jonathan received his B.A. in Economics and Political Science at Gordon College in Boston, MA.

Communications Fellow

Libby Scroggins is the Communications Intern at The Clapham Group, contributing to the newsletter, website, and various media projects. A recent Cum Laude graduate of Wake Forest University, Libby holds a B.A. in Politics & International Affairs, Psychology, and a minor in Spanish. Her studies focused on public policy, data analysis, and decision-making psychology, honing her ability to analyze and communicate complex ideas effectively.

Driven by natural inquisitiveness, Libby explores diverse perspectives and challenges conventional methods. She is particularly interested in advocacy and consulting, and is eager to delve into these fields through her role at Clapham. Her background in youth ministry has fostered her appreciation for storytelling and finding common ground—skills she looks forward to applying in her work with the team.

Operations & Events Manager

Jay Han is the Operations & Events Manager at the Clapham Group, designing and maintaining internal structures and systems to support the team. He has a track record of building up organizations aiming to bring about redemptive social change. In addition to his work at Clapham, he currently serves as the Operations Manager for Rosebrook Presbyterian Church, a church plant seeking spiritual, cultural, and gospel renewal in the D.C. Metro Area. Previously, Jay worked as the Communication & Data Manager for Cross Community, a non-profit that exists to advance equity and racial reconciliation in Montgomery County, MD. Jay earned his B.S. in Management Studies from University of Maryland, Global Campus.

Executive Assistant

Emily Fuller works at the Clapham Group as the Assistant to the Principal and Offce Manager.
Born into a multi-generational military family, Emily was raised in a
tight-knit, Jesus loving home. After moving every year during her high
school years, Emily attended a Christian Bible university located in
Kansas City, Missouri, majoring in Christian Ministry with a focus in leadership. 

With an intrigue in faith, government and history, her return to the
Washington, D.C. area excites her as she continues her work in
executive and operational support for the Clapham Group.

Accountant

Kip Tatusko has served as the Accountant for the Clapham Group since 2017. His ever-vigilant love of details benefits not only Clapham, but his work with other clients including businesses in construction, non-profit, merchant services, commercial real estate, and think-tank spaces. He brings 10-plus years of experience in accounting, managing ongoing finances, and working behind the scenes to help small businesses improve and succeed. He was born and raised in Northern Virginia and received his Bachelors at UVA. He has now settled back in the D.C. area with his beautiful wife Abby and their three children. Kip loves spending his free time with them, running, or winning trivia (provided the topic is sports or Seinfeld).