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Heritage’s staff pursues its mission by performing timely, accurate research on key policy issues and effectively marketing these findings to the American people and policymakers.

Found 3 Directors

Paul J. Ray

Acting Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies

Jay W. Richards, PhD

@DrJayRichards

Director, Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family and William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow

Lora Ries

@lora_ries

Director, Border Security and Immigration Center

Board of Trustees

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Internships & Young Leaders Program

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Join college students from around the country as part of Washington, D.C.’s premier internship program. The Heritage Foundation Internship Program attracts young conservative leaders of the highest caliber. Click here for information and application materials.