Drew Lesofski has served as the Director of Grassroots and External Affairs for the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) since early 2008. Dedicated to ensuring a fair poker environment for all Americans, Drew works with a broad range of national bi-partisan coalitions to change anti-poker laws throughout the country. Drew is also in charge of the PPA’s State Director program and manages the organization’s state volunteers.

Prior to joining the PPA, he served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Governor of Nevada’s Washington DC office from 2006-2008. Drew has also served as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Education in the Office of Adult Vocational Programs and worked with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a team that was focused on Native American Grant programs. Drew has an extensive record of working on numerous local, state and federal Republican campaigns.

Drew earned his B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Montana and his dual AA in Hydrology and Environmental Science from Salish Kootenai College, Pablo Montana. While attending the University of Montana, he was a member of the College Republicans and was the host of a popular political radio talk show on KBGA 89.9 fm. Drew grew up surrounded by a rich family history of playing and dealing cards throughout Montana. He lives with his wife in Washington D.C.