Thomas Bowden

Analyst

Thomas Bowden writes articles and op-eds for ARC as well as gives interviews. As a former attorney, he focuses on issues related to law. He is also the author of The Enemies of Christopher Columbus.

Yaron Brook

President and Executive Director

Yaron Brook, Ph.D. in finance, oversees all operations of the Ayn Rand Center, as well as its parent organization, the Ayn Rand Institute. He is the Center’s lead spokesman on Objectivism and its applications and also specializes on issues related to business, economics and foreign policy.

Alex Epstein

Fellow

Alex Epstein writes op-eds, articles and other materials for ARC as well as gives media interviews. He focuses on issues related to business.

Debi Ghate

Vice President of Academic Programs

Debi Ghate oversees ARC's research and scholarship activities and manages its staff writers and speakers. She also writes op-eds and other materials for ARC.

Onkar Ghate

Senior Fellow

Onkar Ghate, Ph.D. in Philosophy writes op-eds, articles and contributes to books along with giving interviews for ARC. He is responsible for providing philosophical oversight for various ARC projects.

Elan Journo

Fellow

Elan Journo writes op-eds, articles and books for ARC along with giving interviews. He focuses on issues of foreign policy.

Kurt Kramer

Media Relations Specialist

Kurt assists with a wide range of media-related projects, including promotion and outreach. He distributes ARI’s op-eds and letters-to-the-editor, and arranges interviews. Kurt is responsible for all of the administrative support in the Washington, D.C. office and is primarily responsible for logistical planning of public events, travel, and communication with the Irvine, CA office.

Keith Lockitch

Fellow

Keith Lockitch, Ph.D. in Physics writes, edits and gives interviews for ARC. He focuses on issues related to science and environmentalism.

Media Relations Strategist

Don Watkins

Analyst

Don Watkins writes op-eds, articles and other materials for ARC as well as gives media interviews.  He focuses on issues related to free speech.

 Lin Zinser

Vice President of Public Outreach

Lin Zinser oversees operations of the Ayn Rand Center and its public outreach programs, including media and think tank relations, along with outreach to professional groups.