CEA Policy Summit 2026 September 21–23  ·  Washington, D.C.
Register Today →
CEA Action Leadership Team

The People Leading the Fight.

Right now, bills are moving through statehouses that would force employers to choose between their faith and their business. Meet the team that names those threats, tracks them, and fights back in every state.

CEA Action Board of Directors

Looking for the board that steers the movement? CEA Action's Board of Directors sets the policy agenda and accountability standard for the fight.

Meet the CEA Action Board →

Our Team

Every campaign CEA Action wages comes down to one thing: defending your right to do business God's way. This is the team waging it.

Margaret Iuculano

Margaret Iuculano

"Grateful"
Read Bio

Margaret Iuculano brings a heart for service and a passion for equipping leaders to live out their faith in the workplace. A former tech company CEO, she went on to found a national non-profit advocating for foster children, inspired by her own experience in foster care and shared in her book, My God Box.

Over the years, she has served in senior leadership roles with some of the nation's most influential faith-based and pro-family organizations, helping raise hundreds of millions of dollars to advance missions that strengthen families and communities.

At CEA, Margaret draws on her extensive leadership experience and public policy background, paired with a deep commitment to Biblical principles, to serve employers who desire to honor Christ while building thriving, principled organizations free from threat.

Fred McGrath

Fred McGrath

"Resilience"
Read Bio

Fred McGrath serves as Senior Policy Advisor to the Christian Employers Alliance (CEA), where he leads the development of CEA's Biblical Business Index, the first-ever policy analysis system grounded in Scripture. Through this initiative, Fred is helping transform public policy engagement by equipping faith leaders and activists with a powerful new tool to participate in the political process and hold lawmakers accountable to biblical principles.

In addition to his work with CEA, Fred holds an executive leadership position at the Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA), the leading policy research and data hub, housing the most comprehensive legislative datasets in the nation.

Previously, Fred served as Director of the Center for Legislative Accountability at the American Conservative Union (CPAC). Over the course of nearly a decade, he led the creation and expansion of the nation's first legislative scorecard to cover all 8,000 federal and state lawmakers, setting a new benchmark for conservative policy evaluation.

Fred also served as an Economic Advisor to Dr. Ben Carson's 2016 presidential campaign and as an Associate and Fellow at the Charles Koch Institute. He began his career as a research assistant at George Mason University's Department of Economics and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Fred holds degrees in Economics and Communication from George Mason University.

Eveline Kurniawan

Eveline Kurniawan

"Serenity"
Read Bio

Eveline Kurniawan brings years of expertise in nonprofit leadership, with a focus on administration, financial management, and member engagement. She has worked closely with boards, staff, and external partners to ensure smooth operations, effective communication, and strong accountability. Her work is driven by a commitment to excellence and a heart for serving others.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Eveline values collaboration and relationship-building as central to advancing an organization's mission. She is dedicated to fostering environments where individuals and teams can thrive while making a lasting impact in their communities.

Debra Wimpee

Debra Wimpee

"Intentional"
Read Bio

Debra Wimpee has served as Mayor of Broken Arrow since 2021, following her role as City Councilor for Ward 1. A leader across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, she is dedicated to community service, economic development, and veteran advocacy.

She is the founder and owner of The BA Buzz, a positive news platform promoting local businesses and community events with over 10 million views. Debra also serves as Director of Alliance Engagement for the Christian Employers Alliance, where she works to connect and support business leaders committed to faith-based values.

She and her husband, Glenne, have been married 24 years and have three children and two "grand darlins". She knows her spiritual gifting is service without a doubt and her calling is to be a connector and a light for the Lord!

Phil Bell

Phil Bell

"Persistence"
Read Bio

Phil Bell serves as Sr. Advisor for the President of Christian Employers Alliance (CEA) where he works closely with our investors, partners, and members to enhance CEA's ability to advance its mission. In this role he stands at the confluence of our faith-based core principles and the public policy objectives that our stakeholders pursue in their businesses and daily lives.

Additionally, Phil founded and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Tower K Group, a public affairs and policy services firm that develops comprehensive campaigns to advance free market ideas and reshape public policy in the vision of America's Founding.

Phil's background includes serving as a lobbyist supporting state-level Religious Freedom Restoration Acts (RFRA) with the goal of ensuring that litigants in state courts are afforded the same 1st Amendment religious liberty protections that are available to litigants in federal courts. He also worked in grassroots advocacy in support of economic freedom within America's freight railroad network. His background also includes work for the Republican National Committee, Maryland Republican Party, and Newt Gingrich's 2012 Presidential campaign.

He hosts the All Aboard Podcast by All Things Trains (@allthingstrainsusa on YouTube). Phil holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Boston University and resides in Vienna, VA.

Judi Privett

Judi Privett

"Faithful"
Read Bio

Judi Privett serves as Web Development and Chief Technology Officer for the Christian Employers Alliance, bringing extensive experience in digital strategy, technology infrastructure, and web development to support CEA's mission of equipping and protecting Christian employers across the nation.

Her work ensures that CEA's platforms, tools, and digital presence effectively serve members and advance the organization's advocacy efforts. Judi combines technical expertise with a heart for ministry, helping CEA leverage technology to fulfill its Biblical calling in the marketplace.

Robin Cerny

Robin Cerny

"Intercession"
Read Bio

Robin Cerny serves as Marketplace Intercessor and President of The Kaleb Group, bringing a ministry of prayer and spiritual support to the work of the Christian Employers Alliance. Her calling is to stand in the gap for business leaders who are fighting to honor God in their workplaces and in the public square.

Robin's work with CEA reflects her deep conviction that lasting change in the marketplace begins with prayer. She partners with CEA's team and members to cover the organization's advocacy efforts, legal battles, and mission in intercession, believing that spiritual engagement is foundational to every victory CEA pursues on behalf of Christian employers.

Stand With This Team

CEA Action's board and staff are fighting every day to protect Christian employers. Membership gives you legal protection and amplifies the mission.

Become a Member