Judy Rainier is the External Relations Officer for the Acton Institute. She is responsible for communicating the mission and effectiveness of the Acton Institute to supporters. Before joining Acton, Judy was the Executive Director of A Rose and a Prayer Education Group, where she led development efforts. Previously, she worked for the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Hillsdale College Admissions and the Heritage Foundation.

Judy is a native of Columbus, Ohio and she received her B.A. from Hillsdale College where she majored in Political Science and Christian Studies.