Erik Hansen, as the U.S. Travel Association’s senior vice president, head of government relations, represents the travel industry before Congress and the Executive Branch. Hansen previously served five years as a legislative aide on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and for the office of Congresswoman Chellie Pingree. The Hill named Hansen to its 2025 annual list of Top Lobbyists.

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...