Angela McMillen Ayres

Angela McMillen Ayres is a Republican political consultant and non-profit executive with over 20 years of dedicated experience in advancing political and civic participation. Throughout her diverse career, she has successfully provided consulting to nonprofit organizations and Republican political campaigns at all levels of government, from presidential to local races.

McMillen Ayres works with non-profit organizations, empowering them to enhance their fundraising capacities while also nurturing the next generation of political leaders. Her commitment to mentorship extends beyond her professional work; as a mentor to women graduates and graduate students, she plays a pivotal role in helping them navigate the often complex world of politics.

Her 2025 tenure as Interim Executive Director of the Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) was marked by an increase in student enrollment and alumni engagement. In 2024, McMillen Ayres spearheaded a volunteer-driven capital campaign for a non-profit in Alexandria, VA, successfully raising $12.2 million.

As the former Executive Director of the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC), McMillen Ayres orchestrated unprecedented growth in organizational membership and revenue. She also facilitated an internship program that enabled numerous young professionals to embark on successful careers in politics.

Angela’s earlier roles include serving on the 2016 Marco Rubio Presidential Primary campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina, as the Executive Director of the Ohio Republican Party of Summit County, Director of Communications for the Medina County, Ohio, Treasurer’s office and as a Senior Auditor with Ernst & Young CPAs.

McMillen Ayres is a founding board member of the Team Dream Foundation, raising awareness and funds for ALS research. She serves on the advisory boards of the Women’s Democracy Network of the International Republican Institute, the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University and the Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation.

Angela holds a Master of Applied Politics from the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Youngstown State University.