From the diverse landscapes of West Virginia, Arizona, and Utah, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is collaborating with grassroots activists to address significant issues. These individuals are making notable strides in their communities.
In West Virginia, Tristan Leavitt and his wife Brittany faced challenges finding a suitable school for their daughter Mack, who has dyslexia and ADHD. "Everything changed in 2021 when AFP successfully convinced the Legislature to pass the Hope Scholarship," allowing them to enroll Mack in a specialized school. Tristan now advocates for educational reforms and represents district 53 in the state's house of delegates.
South Carolina's Gillian Kohn encountered long wait times due to Certificate of Need laws affecting her son Axil's autism diagnosis. AFP supported her testimony before lawmakers. Their collective efforts led to the repeal of CoN laws, improving healthcare access for families like hers.
Oklahoma's Kendra Wesson transformed into an advocate after attending AFP's Grassroots Leadership Academy training. She now serves on the State Board of Education, promoting pro-student reforms including a tax credit program for customizable education.
Christi Berron-Barber from Mississippi fought against drug-related stigma by advocating for fentanyl testing strips' legalization with AFP’s support. Their campaign resulted in a bill decriminalizing these strips, saving lives statewide.
William Glass in Wisconsin struggled against anti-competitive policies while trying to open a brewery. Partnering with AFP led to successful legislation enabling small breweries like his to thrive.
Georgia’s Brandon Pena pursued his dream of running a food truck amid complex permit requirements across counties. With AFP’s help, regulations were simplified, benefiting entrepreneurs like him and fostering business growth through the Food Truck Association of Georgia.
Carmen Perez in Arizona challenged restrictions on selling homemade tamales under the Cottage Food Bill. After initial setbacks, she succeeded with AFP and LIBRE's assistance as part of the "Free the Tamales" campaign.
Heidi Balderree in Utah joined AFP during local policy battles threatening her town's security. Her involvement led her to run successfully for Utah’s District 22 senate seat where she continues advocating sound policies alongside organizations like AFP.
Wisconsin’s Ashley Oyen became active during pandemic-induced educational changes by joining AFP-Wisconsin initiatives focused on parental engagement in schools’ decision-making processes. She now holds a position on Platteville School Board thanks to skills acquired through this partnership.
Grace Cabrera from Missouri volunteers extensively due partly because she grew up under Cuba’s communist regime which shaped her belief that freedom must be protected—a message resonating within Hispanic communities throughout Kansas City where Grace partners closely alongside fellow Missourians spreading awareness about liberty preservation principles upheld strongly by Americans For Prosperity (AFP).
These stories illustrate how ordinary citizens effect meaningful change locally—reminding us real progress begins at home among those courageous enough stand firmly behind their convictions.
