CPA Hires Economist, National Security Adviser

The Coalition for a Prosperous America hired Amanda Mayoral as an economist and Robby Smith as a national security adviser, the trade group said in an April 21 news release. "Mayoral will work with the Economics Team on building CPA’s resources of original research and analysis to demonstrate the effectiveness of aggressive policies for trade, industry, and economic growth," said CPA. "Smith will work with the Government Relations Team to continue to expand CPA’s presence in Washington, including on Capitol Hill and in the administration, with a special emphasis on China policy, national security, and human rights." Mayoral previously worked at the World Bank and U.S. Institute of Peace. Smith joins from the United Nations.