Nancy Bocskor, hailed as a “Democracy Coach,” is a leading voice in political consulting with a global reach. As Director of Development at Business for America, she helps bridge political divides by engaging corporate leaders in civic renewal. A former Chief of Staff on Capitol Hill and founder of her own consulting firm, she has trained candidates—especially women—in all 50 states and 28 countries, reshaping political leadership through trust-based engagement. Bocskor’s impact is deeply institutional. She currently serves on the boards of POWER at Ohio State and the LBJ Women’s Campaign School at UT, shaping programs that elevate women in politics. Her past leadership includes Running Start, the Center for Second Service for Veterans, and chairing curriculum at The Campaign School at Yale. She also led the Public Leadership Education Network as Interim Executive Director and remains on its board, where she was named “Mentor of the Year.” Through teaching, writing, and strategic development, Bocskor has expanded the pipeline of women and veterans entering public service—an enduring contribution to the field of political consulting.