C. Stewart Verdery, Jr.

C. Stewart Verdery, Jr. has extensive work experience in various roles related to policy and government affairs. C. Stewart founded and served as the CEO of Monument Advocacy, a bipartisan firm focused on providing strategic advice on public policy engagement. Prior to that, they were a Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where they specialized in homeland security and counterterrorism. C. Stewart also worked as a Partner at Mehlman Vogel Castagnetti, and held a position as the Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, they have served in legislative counsel roles for U.S. Senators and Committees, including the U.S. Senate Assistant Majority Leader and U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.

C. Stewart Verdery, Jr. received their Bachelor's degree in History & Political Science from Williams College in 1989. In 1993, they completed their Juris Doctor (J.D.) at the University of Virginia School of Law. Additionally, in 1987-1988, they studied at the University of Oxford, although no degree or field of study information is provided for this period. Prior to their undergraduate studies, Verdery attended Woodberry Forest School from 1982 to 1985. C. Stewart completed their earlier education at St. Christopher's School from 1972 to 1982.