Patriot Voices Executive Director Nadine Maenza appointed to US Commission of International Religious Freedom

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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(Richmond, VA) - President Trump has appointed Hardwired board member, Nadine Maenza, to serve a two-year term on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. The USCIRF is an agency established by Congress to provide policy recommendations on how to respond to violations of religious freedom in countries where this freedom is at risk.

Hardwired President, Tina Ramirez, issued the following statement about the appointment: "It is very encouraging that President Trump has nominated Nadine to this position. She has been a passionate advocate for oppressed communities of every faith as long as I've known her and will bring a much-needed voice to the Commission."

Ramirez continued, "Nadine's ability to strategically move policies forward will be critical as the Commission advances religious freedom in many challenging areas of the world, such as India, Nigeria and Iraq where religious freedom has often been neglected by past Administrations."

As an advisory body, the Commission's recommendations provide important insights into how the U.S. Congress, State Department, and White House can address violations of religious freedom through U.S. policy in a way that seeks to improve conditions for oppressed people.

Hardwired's Board Vice-Chair, Dr. Eric Patterson, stated, "Nadine has been a consistent advocate for the fundamental rights of individuals, both at home and abroad. I applaud the administration for appointing her to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom."

Other supporters issued the following statements:

“I commend President Trump for all of his excellent appointments to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, including the appointment of Nadine Maenza. With her vast experience in religious freedom, policy development, and strategic planning, I have no doubt she will be a strong asset to the Commission. She is an outstanding choice.”
- Frank R. Wolf, Former Member of Congress

“I am thankful to President Trump for appointing Nadine Maenza to USCIRF. We have worked together with Hardwired Global advocating for persecuted communities in Iraq, Sudan, Nigeria and other countries dealing with religious oppression. I admire her commitment and know she will be a valuable member of the Commission."
- Kathy Ireland, Chair/CEO kiWW

“I would like to extend my congratulations to Ms Nadine Maenza on her appointment to the USCIRF. As founding board member of Hardwired Global, Ms. Maenza is deeply familiar with religious oppression that inflicts our world and brings organizational strength in advocating for religious freedom across the world. She is excellent choice to further the Commission’s objectives.”
- Mr. Ahsan Khan, National President of Indian American Muslim Council,
A Washington DC based organization advocating for rights of
religious minorities in India.

“Nadine Maenza has long been an advocate for religious freedom and I am pleased she will have the opportunity to serve as a Commissioner on USCIRF. Her experience will help our nation succeed in the great cause of reducing religious persecution, and advancing the God-given right of religious freedom for everyone, everywhere."
- Thomas Farr, President of Religious Freedom Institute and Director of the Religious Freedom Research Project at Georgetown University

“Having travelled with Nadine and Hardwired Global to northern Iraq, I have seen her passion for religious freedom firsthand and I have no doubt she will continue to be an important voice for those who are living without the freedom to follow their faith as a member of the Commission.”
- Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute

"I am thrilled about the appointment of Nadine Maenza to USCIRF. Nadine has been an advocate for the most vulnerable from all faiths who have endured religious persecution. Her appointment is a recognition of her passion and tireless advocacy on behalf of some of the most vulnerable and often forgotten people of our generation."
- Scott Arbeiter, President, World Relief

"I am pleased that Nadine Maenza has been appointed to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. She has been an important advocate for the Yazidi community with her advocacy in the U.S. and work in Iraq. I am confident she will be an important voice on the Commission."
- Haider Elias, President and Co-Founder, Yazda.

Nadine Maenza joined Hardwired in 2015 on a delegation to northern Iraq where Hardwired led trainings for civil society leaders from diverse religious and belief communities in how to defend the human right to freedom of conscience and religion for all through their influence in the media, schools, legal arena and other areas.

Nadine Maenza serves as the Executive Director of Patriot Voices with a special focus on supporting policies that help working families. She worked closely with Ivanka Trump’s office at the White House to build support for expanding the child tax credit and is currently working to find a conservative solution to paid family leave. She is a founding board member of Hardwired Global, which works to stop religious oppression around the world, and has served as their Chairman since 2015. In this role, she was involved in the advocacy effort to have violence against religious minorities in Iraq labeled genocide by Congress and the Obama Administration. Her work on this subject has been published in the National Review, the Daily Signal, and The Hill.

Additionally, she has worked with The Clapham Group in advising The Gates Foundation, The College Board, The Anne E. Casey Foundation, and others on policy engagement and strategic partnerships. She previously worked as the National Finance Director for Rick Santorum for President in 2012 and for Mitt Romney for President in 2008. She also has worked with the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, the Republican National Committee, and several Members of Congress. Her political experience in Washington began on Capitol Hill working for Rep. Denny Smith of Oregon and then Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania. Nadine lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania with her husband Terry and three children.

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Hardwired Global is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that combats religious oppression by training and equipping indigenous leaders to defend the freedom of conscience and belief for every person – because we are all hardwiredfor freedom. Hardwired defends the legal principal of freedom of conscience and religion for all people without distinction. It does not promote any religious beliefs or political views.

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