Elesha Nightingale is a government affairs and public policy expert with experience advancing bipartisan legislative initiatives across criminal justice, public safety, housing, and victim services. As Founder and Principal of Fortify Public Policy Group, she advises advocacy campaigns and congressional engagement strategies to drive meaningful policy outcomes. Her background includes legal and policy research, testimony development, congressional-style hearing operations, and stakeholder engagement. Nightingale holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and serves on the City of Alexandria Community Criminal Justice Board. Committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders, she continues to advocate for policies that strengthen underserved communities and elevate underrepresented voices.