About Us

The engaging america project (eap) wants to connect policy leaders (academics, experts, and government officials) with the American public.

Housed at American University in Washington, DC, this project will arrange conversation-driven events across the country where leading policy voices and concerned citizens can exchange ideas and share new perspectives. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of policy discussions each year produced by think tanks, universities, and other research centers. Yet these engagements remain insular affairs aimed primarily at the academic and policy communities. They rarely reach beyond establishment audiences—let alone the public at large.

Few Americans

Say either party is particularly receptive to new ideas or responsive to the views of ordinary voters

AP NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

Our Aim is Twofold:

1. Inform american public

To inform the American public about the factors that shape policy making.

2. inform policy professionals

To inform academics and policy professionals about concerns and viewpoints they may not be familiar with.

We want to ensure that these events are all meaningful conversations, not just one-way lectures.

Our policy guests will speak for only ten minutes about the chosen topic and then engage in back-and-forth discussions with our audiences.

These events will be strictly non-partisan endeavors. Speakers will be drawn from across the political spectrum based on their knowledge and willingness to engage through different forums with diverse audiences. Our goal is to promote engagement, not lobby for any specific political party or point of view.

90% of Americans lack confidence in the country's political system

* AP NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

Who We are

Price Floyd

Price Floyd is the founder of the Engaging America Project and has over 25 years of communications experience at senior levels of government, private sector, and think tanks.