Mike Needham is the Chief Executive Officer for Heritage Action for America. He is responsible for setting the strategy and vision of Heritage Action, ensuring it advances the mission of The Heritage Foundation while building it into a permanent presence in Washington. He also oversees all policy decisions that hold Members of Congress accountable.Prior to his role at Heritage Action, Mike served in four different roles at The Heritage Foundation, including Chief of Staff, advisor to the President, and a director in The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies.
Support The Federalist’s award-winning journalism and help us keep telling the truth
about American politics, religion, and culture. Your gift fuels the reporting,
investigations, and commentary the corporate press and big tech would rather silence.
Explore Our Exclusive Donor Clubs
Join a Federalist donor club and help power truth-seeking journalism all year long.
FDRLST Real Journalism Fund, EIN: 20‑1500130, is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the Internal Revenue Service to which contributions are tax-deductible within the United States. No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions unless otherwise noted.