WUAD Board of Directors

Jacob Kuhns

U.S. House of Representatives

Washington, DC

Jacob Kuhns (Jake) serves as Senior Legislative Assistant to Congressman Tim Holden (D-PA) advising the Congressman on the issues of energy and environment, education, financial services and agriculture. Previously, Jake served as Director of Federal Relations at the Career College Association, a voluntary membership organization for private, postsecondary schools, institutes, colleges and universities that focus on the career oriented sector of higher education.  He has also worked on the political campaigns of President Barack Obama, Senator Robert P. Casey Jr. (D-PA) and Governor Edward G. Rendell (D-PA).

Mr. Kuhns is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University (B.A., Speech Communication/Political Science) where he served as Director of Communications for The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON), the largest student-run philanthropy in the world dedicated to conquering childhood cancer.  Since 1977, THON has raised more than $61 million benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital.  At present, Jake is pursuing a M.A. in Communication and Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.

Jake currently resides in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Theresa Weber

Prime Policy Group

Washington, DC

Theresa Weber serves as the Office Manager for Prime Policy Group, a bipartisan government relations firm that brings strategic counsel, advocacy, and a political campaign model to clients.  Prior to joining Prime Policy Group, Theresa served as Executive Assistant to Howard Paster, Executive Vice President for Public Relations/Public Affairs, WPP.  Ms. Weber served as the liaison between Mr. Paster and the WPP operating companies as well as managing operations of the EVP offices in both Washington, DC and New York.

Ms. Weber also served as Scheduler to Congressman Tim Holden (D-PA) where she organized and facilitated the Congressman’s schedule in DC and the district and also maintained financial responsibilities while acting as a liaison between the district offices and the DC office.

Ms. Weber received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Temple University.  While a student at Temple, Theresa interned at the International Visitors Council of Philadelphia (IVC), which is an international relations organization and the “door” to the greater Philadelphia community for guests of the U.S. Government as well as individuals and corporations seeking professional connections to the people and the institutions of the region.

Theresa currently resides in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.