Sharon McMahon
Sharon McMahon is on a mission to curate facts, fun, and inspiration by educating Americans on democracy, politics, and history.
After years of serving as a high school government and law teacher, Sharon took her passion for education to Instagram with a mission to combat political misinformation with nonpartisan facts. Sharon has earned a reputation as "America’s Government Teacher" and quickly amassed over a million social media followers, affectionately known as "Governerds." Sharon is also the host of the top-rated podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting where, each week, she provides entertaining yet factual accounts of America’s most fascinating moments and people.
In a time where flashy headlines and false information often takes the spotlight, Sharon is a reliable source for truth and logic. She has shared her knowledge with CNN, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Good Morning America. In March 2022, Sharon won PRWeek’s noteworthy Communicator of the Year Award and in June, she was featured in The Atlantic.
In all that she does, Sharon encourages others to be thoughtful, world-changing humans. She has led her community in various philanthropic initiatives that have raised more than $6 million for teachers, domestic violence survivors, terminally ill children, victims of COVID-19, medical debt forgiveness programs, Ukrainian refugees, and more.
Sharon McMahon is on a mission to curate facts, fun, and inspiration by educating Americans on democracy, politics, and history.
After years of serving as a high school government and law teacher, Sharon took her passion for education to Instagram with a mission to combat political misinformation with nonpartisan facts. Sharon has earned a reputation as "America’s Government Teacher" and quickly amassed over a million social media followers, affectionately known as "Governerds." Sharon is also the host of the top-rated podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting where, each week, she provides entertaining yet factual accounts of America’s most fascinating moments and people.
In a time where flashy headlines and false information often takes the spotlight, Sharon is a reliable source for truth and logic. She has shared her knowledge with CNN, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Good Morning America. In March 2022, Sharon won PRWeek’s noteworthy Communicator of the Year Award and in June, she was featured in The Atlantic.
In all that she does, Sharon encourages others to be thoughtful, world-changing humans. She has led her community in various philanthropic initiatives that have raised more than $6 million for teachers, domestic violence survivors, terminally ill children, victims of COVID-19, medical debt forgiveness programs, Ukrainian refugees, and more.
Mark J. Lindquist
Mark J. Lindquist is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and world touring entertainer who has been seen on national television by tens of millions of people while performing for the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA.
He started his career of service as an AmeriCorps NCCC member in 2000-2002 and continued his commitment to service “this year and beyond” when he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in 22 countries and 38 states, including Kuwait and Afghanistan.
Mark has been featured in the Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, BBC, Stars and Stripes, Voice of America, and CBS Saturday Morning. He has performed for the President of the United States and the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Europe.
He is currently volunteering in Ukraine since March 2022.
Mark J. Lindquist is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and world touring entertainer who has been seen on national television by tens of millions of people while performing for the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA.
He started his career of service as an AmeriCorps NCCC member in 2000-2002 and continued his commitment to service “this year and beyond” when he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in 22 countries and 38 states, including Kuwait and Afghanistan.
Mark has been featured in the Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, BBC, Stars and Stripes, Voice of America, and CBS Saturday Morning. He has performed for the President of the United States and the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Europe.
He is currently volunteering in Ukraine since March 2022.
