Jamison Coppola directs the AACS Washington Office and lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. His desire is to be a sincere follower of Jesus and to pursue excellence in education and work toward preserving the American ideals articulated by our Founders. As the AACS government relations director, he works with state and regional associations and partner organizations to inform member schools of important national and local issues and to influence the legislative process. He is responsible for working with federal legislators and conservative advocacy organizations in pursuing protection for educational freedom, the traditional family, and life issues.