About - Reawaken USA

About Reawaken USA

Reawaken USA is a national movement committed to restoring America’s moral and cultural foundations. We raise bold, grounded, and innovative leaders prepared to shape the future with conviction and clarity. Through truth, faith, and courageous action, we equip a generation to lead in campuses, cities, and culture.

Our Values

We value unwavering faith, bold truth, and creative innovation. Reawaken USA empowers the next generation to stand firm in what is right while building fresh, forward-thinking solutions for America’s future.

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Faith

We ground leadership in timeless spiritual conviction and unwavering moral integrity.

Truth

We champion honest dialogue, intellectual courage, and the pursuit of wisdom in a culture of relativism.

Innovation

We cultivate creative problem-solvers equipped to navigate cultural challenges with fresh thinking and excellence.

Leadership

We develop character-driven leaders influencing media, education, business, and civic life.

Five Pillars

Boldness

Integrity

Clarity

Service

Excellence

Team

James Owen

Founder, President/Chief Executive Officer

James Owen

Founder, President/Chief Executive Officer

James Owen is the Co-Founder and President of Reawaken USA and the leading voice behind its national campus tour. He is dedicated to challenging students and young adults to think critically, stand firm in their beliefs, and take responsibility for shaping the future.

Email:jowen@reawakenusa.org

Mikel Crump

Co-Founder, Vice President/Chief of Staff

Mikel Crump

Co-Founder, Vice President/Chief of Staff

Mikel Crump is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Reawaken USA, bringing experience in marketing, production, and technology to help scale the organization nationally. He focuses on strategy, operations, and building systems that empower young leaders to engage culture with confidence.

Email:mcrump@reawakenusa.org

Ashton Hanson

Chief Operating Officer

Ashton Hanson

Chief Operating Officer

Ashton Hanson is the Chief Operating Officer of Reawaken USA, overseeing execution across programs and events. She plays a key role in turning vision into action and building a strong foundation for long-term growth.

Email:ahanson@reawakenusa.org

Jack Sullivan

Chief Strategy Officer

Jack Sullivan

Chief Strategy Officer

Jack Sullivan is the Chief Strategy Officer of Reawaken USA, overseeing organizational strategy, compliance, and long term growth. He manages financial records, ensures IRS compliance, and supports the Board of Directors in governance and policy development. Jack leads strategic planning for national tours, youth leadership programs, civic education initiatives, and chapter alignment, emphasizing integrity, transparency, and educational impact. He brings more than twenty years of military service, extensive defense industry leadership experience, and holds a Master of Business Administration with advanced training in national strategy and strategic studies.

Email:info@reawakenusa.org

Macy Gunnell

Chief Communications Officer

Macy Gunnell

Chief Communications Officer

Macy Gunnell, Chief Communications Officer for Reawaken USA and Press Secretary for the College Republicans of America, is a surrendered servant of Christ from the cornfields of Indiana. She entered the media world at just 19 years old after successfully leading a national campaign to end radical transgender ideology at Saint Mary’s College. Since then, Gunnell has become a nationally recognized political commentator and activist, with her work featured on Fox News, Newsmax, Real America’s Voice, and other major outlets. She spent the summer of 2025 as a White House intern and is set to graduate from Saint Mary’s College in May 2026.

Email:info@reawakenusa.org

Euan Kenck

Director of Social Media

Euan Kenck

Director of Social Media

Euan Kenck is a Washington State native and the Director of Social Media Marketing at Reawaken USA. At 25, he brings nearly a decade of experience in digital media and manages a network of Instagram pages reaching over 1.2 million followers nationwide. He is deeply passionate about America’s future and strongly aligned with Reawaken USA’s mission and values.

Email:info@reawakenusa.org

Chele Black

Director of Security

Chele Black

Director of Security

I am a California native, born in Hawaii and raised in part in Ohio. At 25, I joined the U.S. Army as a military police sergeant, deploying to Iraq in 2009 and later to Korea before being medically retired due to a service-related injury. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Digital Film and Video Production and have been actively involved in conservative events and rallies for several years.

Email:info@reawakenusa.org

Gabi Kropid

Director of Executive Support

Gabi Kropid

Director of Executive Support

Gabi is a Christ-centered strategist focused on spiritual growth, inner healing, and personal development. With over 20 years of experience in the holistic wellness space, including mental health and healthcare administration, she brings a rare blend of clinical insight, spiritual depth, and practical execution. She has a deep passion for the next generation and is dedicated to equipping them to run their race with resilience and unshakable faith in Christ.

Email:info@reawakenusa.org

Stryder Bigler

Chief Production Officer

Stryder Bigler

Chief Production Officer

Stryder Bigler is a journalism and political science student at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He has worked on and off camera for award winning media productions and served as a beat reporter for the Walter Cronkite Sports Network, covering national championship caliber programs and tournaments across the country. As Chief Production Officer of Reawaken USA, he oversees media operations and leads live production and storytelling initiatives that advance the organization’s mission.

Email:info@reawakenusa.org

Reese Orser

Director of Operation Support

Reese Orser

Director of Operation Support

Reese Orser is the Director of Operation Support at Reawaken USA, overseeing the behind the scenes systems that strengthen the organization’s mission to empower the next generation. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business in 2026 at just 19 years old, Reese brings youthful leadership, a strong commitment to stewardship, and the firsthand perspective of the generation Reawaken USA is called to serve.

Email:info@reawakenusa.org

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