Stewart has been the driving force behind the organization’s evolution into one of Washington’s premier advocacy firms. After founding Monument Advocacy in 2006, Stewart has been the driving force behind the organization’s evolution into one of Washington’s premier advocacy firms. Stewart has served in high-ranking government positions and acts as a senior advisor to many of the world’s best-known corporate brands. Washingtonian has named Stewart one of the most influential people shaping tech and telecom policy, and he regularly appears on prominent media outlets.
Stewart served as the first Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Stewart oversaw agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration and led efforts to develop and implement policies related to immigration and travel facilitation; cargo security and international trade; transportation security; and law enforcement. He worked extensively with foreign governments, testified frequently before Congress, and served on government advisory committees on trade, tourism, and privacy.
Earlier, Stewart served as General Counsel to Senate Assistant Majority Leader Don Nickles, where he played a major role on policy issues including law enforcement, commerce, nominations, constitutional law, campaign finance, and telecommunications. He also oversaw the Senate Republican High Tech Task Force, and served as Counsel to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch and Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Chairman John Warner.
Stewart serves on the Board of Trustees at the Migration Policy Institute, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s National Campaign Executive Committee, and the Future Borders Coalition Advisory Board. He formerly served as a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and on several corporate boards. He graduated from Williams College, obtained a J.D. from the University of Virginia and graduated from the Woodberry Forest School, where he served on the Board of Trustees. Stewart and his wife Jenny live in Washington, DC and are parents of three children.