Tommy Schultz

Tommy Schultz serves as CEO of the American Federation for Children, a national school choice advocacy organization focused on empowering families, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds, to select the best K-12 education for their children. Before becoming CEO, Schultz held several roles within the organization, including vice president of communications and marketing, national communications director, and Tennessee communications director, where he contributed to shaping the organization’s public profile and advancing its mission.

Schultz has experience in public affairs and political communications, having served as a spokesman for presidential, gubernatorial, and congressional campaigns in New Hampshire, Iowa, and Tennessee. Between campaign cycles, he worked at public affairs firms in Washington, D.C., developing expertise in strategic messaging and advocacy. His commentary on education policy has appeared in media outlets such as Fox News, CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and U.S. News and World Report, reflecting his role in the education reform movement.

A graduate of Stanford University, Schultz studied science, technology, and society, which informs his work in education and policy. His public speaking engagements, including appearances at events such as the Aspen Ideas Festival, demonstrate his commitment to advancing educational opportunity and engaging audiences on policy issues. Schultz’s leadership at the American Federation for Children and his media presence underscore his experience in education policy, school choice, and advocacy.