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Angela Rye is an award-winning host, social justice advocate, lawyer, commentator, and self-described “empowermenteur” whose no-holds-barred commentary about the state of America resonates with audiences worldwide. Rye co-hosts iHeart Media’s flagship podcast, Native Land Pod with Andrew Gillum and Tiffany D. Cross, and serves as CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a Washington, D.C.-based political advocacy, social impact, and racial equity firm. Previously, she served as senior policy advisor and counsel for the House Committee on Homeland Security for four years. With over 15 years of experience in political strategy and social responsibility, Rye has worked with every branch of government at the municipal, state, and federal levels. She has also developed award-winning strategic partnerships between our nation’s most well-known civil and human rights organizations for corporate and government partners. Working at the intersection of purpose, justice, and integrity, Rye is an effective leader who creates opportunities and opens doors for her peers and the next generation.