Giana DePaul
Press Secretary
Giana DePaul is the Press Secretary at the Commonwealth Foundation.
A proud Montgomery County native, Giana, both as a professional and academic, knows the hows of communicating policy that is understandable, responsive, and impactful to the public.
Giana graduated Summa Cum Laude from Liberty University in 2023 with a BS in Government: Politics and Policy. While at Liberty, she was part of the university’s policy journal editorial team, publishing various articles on the Tenth Amendment, the intersection of economics and public policy, and other free market ideas. Moreover, Giana gained extensive policy experience through an internship at the Heritage Foundation, a policy-writing intensive with the Hoover Institute, and her work with federal, state, and local elected officials in both campaign and official roles.
Before joining the Commonwealth Foundation, Giana had the honor of serving as Executive Director of the Montgomery County Republican Committee during the 2024 presidential election cycle. Her priority was to lessen the information gaps between county regulations and the everyday voter.
Giana is also a member of the 2025 class of the Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series.
Giana now lives in Harrisburg. When she’s not writing press releases, she loves to spend time with family, visit local thrift stores, go on scenic hikes, and find the best coffee shops in town.
Survey: How to Raise Revenue
How to Raise Revenue…
Commentary
Read More: Survey: How to Raise RevenueEducation
Is Second Worst Good Enough for York Students?
The second lowest-performing school district in Pennsylvania is asking for more time to improve but refusing recommended reforms. Unfortunately, more time is not something students and families in York City…
Commentary
Read More: Is Second Worst Good Enough for York Students?
Healthcare problems require personal solutions
Media Hit
Read More: Healthcare problems require personal solutionsGovernment Accountability
Audio: Election Lessons
This week a “Republican wave” swept the country and propelled many fiscally conservative governors to reelection. And in Pennsylvania, candidates that ran on pension reform, liquor privatization, choice in education,…
Media
Read More: Audio: Election LessonsPublic Union Democracy
Missing the Wave
Last night, candidates embracing free-market policies not only won legislative seats across Pennsylvania and our country, but in states like Wisconsin, Michigan—and even Illinois—gubernatorial candidates who made the case for…
Media
Read More: Missing the WaveGovernment Accountability
Why Did Corbett Miss the Wave?
Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Why Did Corbett Miss the Wave? Voters rejected persona, not policies, amidst union-funded demonization Last night, candidates embracing free-market policies won legislative seats across…
Press Release
Read More: Why Did Corbett Miss the Wave?Education
Step Forward for School Choice
Geronda Montalvo did not want to send her daughter Zayda to the low-achieving schools in her neighborhood. Thanks to an Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarship, Zayda is thriving at…
Media
Read More: Step Forward for School Choice
Is second worst good enough for York students?
Media Hit
Read More: Is second worst good enough for York students?
The American Dream: Our Stories
Commonwealth Foundation’s Priya Abraham, Tom Bako, and Abhi Samuel share their personal stories of choosing to be Americans and their work today to defend the American Dream for their fellow…
Media
Read More: The American Dream: Our StoriesTaxes & Economy
Video: Minimum Wage Limits Opportunity
Giving workers a boost in their hourly wages sounds like a good thing, doesn’t it? But, like most government-imposed market restrictions, it has some pretty negative consequences—like higher prices for…
Media
Read More: Video: Minimum Wage Limits OpportunityTaxes & Economy
Taxes Hinder Pennsylvania’s Progress
It may be boring and complicated, but a state’s tax code has a real impact on individuals and families who want to improve their quality of life. For instance, if…
Media
Read More: Taxes Hinder Pennsylvania’s Progress
Lt. Gov Jim Cawley campaigns in Norristown
Topics on this page Jim CawleyNorristown…
Media Hit
Read More: Lt. Gov Jim Cawley campaigns in Norristown
Fact checking Corbett’s latest campaign ad
Media Hit
Read More: Fact checking Corbett’s latest campaign ad
Examining Gov. Tom Corbett’s record of no-tax pledges and big tax breaks
Topics on this page Tom Corbett…
Media Hit
Read More: Examining Gov. Tom Corbett’s record of no-tax pledges and big tax breaks
Humor a tactic for political ads in race for Pa. Governor
Topics on this page Pennsylvania…
Media Hit
Read More: Humor a tactic for political ads in race for Pa. GovernorHealth Care
ACA Delivers Low-Quality, High Cost Care
The federal government’s health care overhaul is quickly becoming “Medicaid for all.” The more we learn about the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) newly insured population, the clearer it becomes that…
Media
Read More: ACA Delivers Low-Quality, High Cost CarePublic Union Democracy
Audio: Teachers & Taxpayers Still Need Paycheck Protection
It’s important to note—especially during election season—that one group of private organizations has an advantage over all others when it comes to funding their political agenda. That group is public…
Media
Read More: Audio: Teachers & Taxpayers Still Need Paycheck Protection
Governor gives out $135M in grants weeks before election
Media Hit
Read More: Governor gives out $135M in grants weeks before electionTaxes & Economy
AP Story Errs on Wolf Spending Plan
A recent Associated Press story questions part of our analysis of Tom Wolf’s education spending and income tax proposals, specifically the notion that Mr. Wolf would have to double…
Media
Read More: AP Story Errs on Wolf Spending Plan