Mark Clack

Mark Clack has worked for over twenty years on various facets of public policy. Applying his professional experience in the U.S. Congress, in politics, at NGOs and within the private sector, Mr. Clack helps clients navigate within the U.S. Congress, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, USAID and other federal decision making bodies. Mr. Clack's experience drafting and advising on legislation and oversight activities has been invaluable to clients from many different corners of the country and world. Mr. Clack moved to his current position from KRL International where he conducted issue advocacy, profile-building, outreach, research and analysis on behalf of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, ArcelorMittal London, Liberia, Chevron and numerous others. Prior to joining the private sector, Mr. Clack served as a Senior Legislative Assistant for Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)and staffed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and OSCE. During his tenure he led efforts to create the Prince George's County Africa Trade Office. Mr.Clack also worked for House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Sam Gejdenson (D-CT)and served as his Senior Advisor for Africa, sustainable development and public health. Prior to serving on the committee Mr.Clack was Congressional Liaison to the Africa Development Foundation and Congressional Black Caucus staff for Chairman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD). Mr. Clack was the national Field Secretary and Director of Branch and Field services for the NAACP where he was responsible for 1700 youth, college and adult units. He also served as the Deputy Director for Public Campaign, focusing on clean election issues. In addition, Mr. Clack was Legislative Director for Kweisi Mfume and staffed the Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Education and Labor. He has also worked on a dozen political campaigns at the local, state and federal levels.