Kendall Van Hoose
About Kendall Van Hoose
Kendall Van Hoose serves as the Senior Director of New Products & Consulting at National Journal, where he oversees growth strategies and leads new initiatives. He has a diverse background in research and consulting, with previous roles at The Advisory Board Company, USAID, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Current Role at National Journal
Kendall Van Hoose serves as the Senior Director of New Products & Consulting at National Journal, a position held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the growth strategy for the Network Science Initiative (NSI), focusing on scaling new offerings and expanding into new markets. She plays a significant role in shaping the organization's approach to corporations engaging on social issues through innovative research initiatives. Additionally, she leads the development of the PAC Vetting Service, a new initiative aimed at enhancing the consulting services offered by National Journal.
Previous Experience at National Journal
Kendall Van Hoose has held multiple positions at National Journal prior to her current role. She began as a Senior Analyst for the Network Science Initiative in 2019, where she worked for three months. She then progressed to Practice Lead for the same initiative from 2019 to 2020 for ten months. Following that, she served as Director of Research & Consulting for the NSI from 2020 to 2021 for eleven months. During her tenure, she contributed to various research and consulting projects, enhancing the organization's capabilities in network science.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Kendall Van Hoose began her professional career with internships that provided foundational experience in policy and consulting. In 2015, she worked as a Health Policy Intern at The Advisory Board Company for four months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She also interned with USAID as a Virtual Student Intern under the President's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) from 2015 to 2016 for eight months. These roles helped her develop skills in policy analysis and consulting.
Education and Academic Background
Kendall Van Hoose earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from The College of William and Mary. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in political analysis and public policy, which she has applied throughout her career in various consulting and research roles.
Role as Yoga Instructor
In addition to her professional work in consulting and policy, Kendall Van Hoose has been a Yoga Instructor at Yoga District, LLC since 2016. Over the past eight years, she has contributed to the wellness community in Washington, DC, integrating her passion for health and well-being into her professional life.