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Chuck Todd

CHUCK TODD

Meet the Press Moderator & Political Director, NBC

Chuck Todd is the 12th moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press. He also serves as Political Director for NBC News. He is a political analyst for NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Today, and MSNBC, including Hardball with Chris Matthews. In addition to his on-air analysis, Todd has been responsible for all aspects of the network’s political coverage, including maintaining contact with the campaigns and serving as the point person for political news and information. He is based in NBC News’ bureau in Washington, D.C. Before joining NBC News, Todd was the Editor-in-Chief of National Journal’s – The Hotline, Washington’s premier daily briefing on American Politics.

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Julie Simmons

JULIE SIMMONS

Managing Director, Human Capital Strategic Consulting

Julie Simmons is the Managing Director of Human Capital Strategic Consulting. In this role, she works with organizations to accelerate business performance and drive superior results through the development and advancement of people. She advises on talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training and leadership development, as well as total rewards. She brings with her nearly 20 years of human resources experience with professional services, non-profits and government contracting organizations. Prior to founding Human Capital Strategic Consulting, Julie spent 14 years providing internal human resources consulting to Grant Thornton, TEOCO Corporation, the American Society of Travel Agents and Arthur Andersen. Julie currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and is the chair of the Chamber’s Women’s Business Thought Leadership Group. She serves on the George Mason University Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Marymount University Board of Visitors. She is also the chair emeritus of the George Mason University Alumni Scholarship Committee.