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Jeffrey VanCleave

Contact Jeffrey VanCleave

jvancleave@heartland.org 312-377-4000

Jeffrey VanCleave is a former Media Specialist at The Heartland Institute.

Hailing from Memphis, Tennesse, Jeffrey attended the University of Memphis where he studied Human Development and Learning. Prior to joining Heartland, Jeffrey worked in the county government office in Shelby County, Tennessee as an Administrative Assistant to Mayor Mark Luttrell. Jeffrey joined The Heartland Institute's administrative staff in July 2020 and joined the Communications Team in July 2021.

As a Media Specialist for The Heartland Institute, Jeffrey tracks and records media hits for the institute and its staff and fellows, updates Heartland's various websites, produces podcasts, and helps staff Heartland public events, among other duties.

Jeffrey is a big supporter of education, children, and their rights. He enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending time with his wife, son, and their dog, Georgia.

2018 By the Numbers

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82% of state elected officials read Heartland publications
78%
of state elected officials read one or more Heartland newspapers "sometimes" or "always."
45% of elected officials say Heartland led to a change in policy
45%
of state elected officials say a Heartland publication influenced their opinions or led to a change in public policy.
3.2 Million
the number of times Heartland's six podcasts were downloaded in 2018
184 issues
of weekly e-newsletters sent to subscribers across the country
158 events
that Heartland hosted, attended, or spoke at, reaching over 34,000 guests in 2018.
100,000 fans
on Facebook posting and reposting over 1 million times a week