The Team
Sumer Attiyah, Sponsorship Sales Executive
Sumer Attiyah is Campaigns & Elections' Sponsorship Sales Executive. Sumer comes from a world of fast paced sales within the New York City area. She has worked for leading broadcast companies such as Emmis Communications and Clear Channel where she has successfully handled accounts for prominent heavy hitters in the business world. Her sales and event planning expertise are where her talents fall. Sumer has earned a Bachelor's degree in marketing and minored in communications at Kean University.
Shane D'Aprile, Editor
Shane D’Aprile is the Editor of Campaigns & Elections magazine. He comes to C&E from The Hill newspaper where he covered Congress and the 2010 midterm elections. This is his second stint with C&E. He formerly served as senior editor. A New Jersey native, Shane spent four years working in public radio covering city and state government in New York before coming to Washington, D.C. He received a B.A. from Fordham University, where he majored in political science and communications. He also holds an M.A. from Fordham’s Elections and Campaign Management program. Shane’s work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the New York State AP Association and Public Radio News Directors Inc.
Amy DeSilva, National Accounts Manager
As National Accounts Manager at Campaigns & Elections magazine, Amy DeSilva is responsible for the advertising space in the print publication and online. Formerly, Amy worked in local advertising at AOL and on a trade publication for pharmacists. Amy graduated with a degree in Advertising & Public Relations from Rochester Institute of Technology. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, watching football, planning parties and working on cars.
Tiffany Gordon, Staff Assistant
Tiffany Gordon is the Staff Assistant at Campaigns & Elections. Prior to working at C&E, Tiffany was a Litigation Paralegal in the Insurance and White Collar Defense and Investigations practice groups at Covington & Burling LLP. She received a B.A. in International Economics and Development Studies with a minor in Political Science from The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys reading novels, learning to cook and traveling.
Shane Greer, President and Publisher
Shane Greer is the Publisher of Campaigns & Elections magazine and president of Political World Communications, LLC. Shane splits his time between Washington, DC and London where he is the CEO of Biteback Media, the UK’s leading political publisher. His relationship with C&E started as a reader and subscriber, and it’s that perspective which drives his approach to the title.
Molly Hock, Vice President of Business and Operations
Molly Hock is Vice President of Business and Operations at Campaigns & Elections magazine, which she joined in 2007. Prior to joining C&E, she worked in events at The Atlantic Monthly and University of Virginia Center for Politics. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Government. Her love of magazines, events and politics collided at C&E.
Emily Leonard, Business Development Director
Emily Leonard brings four years of experience in political sales to Campaigns & Elections magazine. She has developed strong relationships with prominent political professionals throughout the US, first as national accounts manager for C&E and later as a sales executive at CampaignGrid. She rejoined the team as business development manager, where her chief focus will be to bring C&E’s unique suite of products and services to new clients while helping to maintain the magazine’s impressive book of existing business. She holds a BA from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, and an MA from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ.
Bernie Morton, Associate Editor for Canada
Bernie Morton is the Associate Editor of the Canadian edition of C&E magazine. He is a public affairs, communications, and political strategy executive with experience working at all three levels of Canadian government. He has served on political and government advisory panels; is a frequent political commentator in print media, television and radio; and the chief media and communications spokesperson for clients, politicians and political campaigns. Bernie he has served on a variety of senior campaign related positions for candidates over the past 20 years.
Israel Navarro, Associate Editor for Latin America and International Operations Director
Israel Navarro is the Associate Editor for Latin America and International Operations Director at Campaigns & Elections magazine. Israel has a Master's degree in Political Management by GSPM-GWU and also holds a B.A. in International Relations. His profile is focused in the areas of campaign management, political communication, electoral strategy and public opinion dynamics. He has worked for several political campaigns in Latin America. He previously served as the Academic Coordinator of the Governance Program at GSPM-GWU. He is also a political commentator in Latin American media.
Megan Simpson, Associate Director of Political Programs
Megan E. Simpson is the Associate Director of Political Programs at Campaigns & Elections where she works on the company’s various conferences and social events. Prior to joining C&E, Megan interned in the Communications Department at The White House for President Barack Obama, and both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Megan received her M.P.S. in Political Management from The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management and holds a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising from The Pennsylvania State University. She enjoys swimming, traveling, cooking, Zumba and Penn State Football.
