Victoria Hughes
Retired
Victoria Hughes brings to America250 over 40 years of education and nonprofit experience combined with a deep commitment to our American Founding Principles. Beginning as a classroom teacher, she has worked with Ashbrook Center and the Bill of Rights Institute to help thousands of teachers and students strengthen their understanding of America’s constitutional self-government. She also has held senior executive roles at the Charles Koch Foundation, the Heritage Foundation, and the ReasonFoundation. Nominated by President Barack Obama in 2015, she served on the Board of the Corporation for National and Community Service, a U.S. federal government agency that engages Americans in service through AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and other service initiatives.
America’s Field Trip
Engaging students nationwide to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
A new contest inviting students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to participate in field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.