Angela Rye, a prominent political strategist, has made a name for herself as a political advocate, commentator, and analyst. Rye is the Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm based in Washington, D.C. She has an extensive background in strategic communications and federal government relations with an unwavering commitment to ensuring positive change in the political process. Rye is a regular on-air commentator for several media outlets, including BET, CNN, HBO, HuffPost Live, and TV One. She has been featured as an influential politico, lawyer, and advocate by various publications, from Marie Claire to Ebony and the Washington Post. Rye has also served as Executive Director and General Counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus and as a Senior Advisor and Counsel to the House Committee on Homeland Security. Moreover, Rye is a proud graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law. She currently serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Congressional Black Caucus Institute and Political Action Committee, the Seattle University School of Law Alumni, Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network, Inclusv, and serves as a senior advisor to the Government Technology and Services Coalition.