Steamboat Institute Welcomes Hadley Heath Manning as Executive Vice President
August 23, 2024
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO — The Steamboat Institute proudly announces the appointment of Hadley Heath Manning as its new Executive Vice President. In this pivotal role, Manning will leverage her extensive leadership and policy expertise to oversee the organization’s operations and programs, driving its mission to new heights.
A Colorado resident, Hadley Heath Manning brings an exceptional blend of experience and insight to her new role. As the Vice President for Policy at Independent Women’s Forum and Independent Women’s Voice, Manning has been instrumental in shaping national discourse on some of the most pressing issues of our time. Her authoritative voice has echoed through Congressional halls and state legislatures, and she is a sought-after commentator on major media platforms, including Fox Business Network. Manning’s thought-provoking work has been featured in leading publications like the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, and POLITICO.
A trailblazer in her field, Manning’s accolades include being named to Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list in Law and Policy, recognition as a Rising Star by the Republican National Committee, and a spot on Red Alert Politics’ 30 Under 30. These honors reflect her staunch commitment to advancing impactful policy initiatives.
Manning’s long-standing connection to The Steamboat Institute as a Senior Blankley Fellow since 2016 has seen her play a critical role in promoting the Institute’s mission of defending liberty and championing free-market principles.
“Hadley’s arrival comes at a transformative moment for The Steamboat Institute,” said Jennifer Schubert-Akin, Chairman and CEO of The Steamboat Institute. “Our rapid expansion in program offerings, event attendance, and staff underscores our growing influence. We are confident that Hadley’s leadership will propel The Steamboat Institute to unprecedented success.”
Reflecting on her new position, Manning remarked, “In today’s fraught political landscape, there’s an urgent need for critical thinking, civility, and hope. That’s precisely what The Steamboat Institute embodies, and why I’m thrilled to be part of this remarkable team. The Institute’s unwavering commitment to defending our nation’s founding principles, combined with the rugged optimism and courage synonymous with the American West, makes it an indispensable force in our public discourse.”
Manning holds a double major in economics and journalism from the University of North Carolina, where she graduated with distinction as a Morehead-Cain Scholar. She currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with her husband and children.
About The Steamboat Institute
The Steamboat Institute is dedicated to defending freedom and advocating for liberty. The Institute admires the bravery and rugged individualism that have made this country great, as well as the greatness and wisdom that reside in every individual. It understands that the greatness of this nation stems from its people, not from its government. In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, The Steamboat Institute believes it is better to be “exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it.”
As an educational organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, The Steamboat Institute is committed to education. The Institute provides tools, information, and inspiration to those who hold the Founding Principles of the nation dear.
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