Emery McClendon
Member of the Project 21 National Advisory Council
Emery McClendon is a longtime conservative activist whose work bridges grassroots organizing and national policy conversations. As a member of the Project 21 National Advisory Council, he lends his voice to advancing principles of free enterprise, limited government, and personal responsibility, particularly within communities too often spoken about rather than listened to.
Rooted in Fort Wayne, Indiana, McClendon emerged as a Tea Party organizer during a defining moment in American civic life, channeling citizen frustration into disciplined activism. His effectiveness and commitment earned national recognition when Americans for Prosperity named him its 2010 Activist of the Year, honoring both his leadership and his willingness to stand firm when it was neither easy nor fashionable.
Whether organizing locally or engaging the broader public debate, McClendon’s work reflects a steady belief that lasting change is built from the ground up, anchored in conviction, community, and the enduring ideals that made self-government possible in the first place.
