Our Team:

ANN VANDERSTEEL

Investigative Journalist | Constitutional Advocate | Co-Founder

Ann Vandersteel is a powerhouse in investigative journalism, constitutional advocacy, and on-the-ground reporting, fearlessly tackling the most pressing issues threatening American sovereignty and freedom. As the host of Steel News, she is more than a journalist—she is a war correspondent in the battle for truth, a dynamic public speaker, and a relentless documentarian exposing government overreach, corruption, and globalist agendas. From her hard-hitting coverage of J6 entrapment and the so-called "fedsurrection" to her frontline reporting on the invasion at the U.S. southern border with Operation Burning Edge, Ann immerses herself in the heart of every story. Her dedication to patriot and medical freedom movements has taken her across
 
America and beyond, ensuring that no critical issue goes unreported. With a solutions-driven approach, she delivers not just the facts, but the path forward to restoring the republic. As the Chair and Co-Founder of American Made Foundation, Ann is leading the charge for government accountability and constitutional restoration. Through American Made, she has played a pivotal role in supporting victims of Hurricane Helene, advocating for wrongfully incarcerated J6 defendants, and exposing unconstitutional government actions. Her work is centered on education, action, and defending the rights of the people. Previously, as the host of SteelTruth, Ann built a reputation as a trailblazer in alternative media, earning recognition as an uncompromising investigative journalist who refuses to shy away from stories ignored or manipulated by the mainstream press. Her bold, segmented format covers a wide spectrum of issues—from breaking news and financial warfare to health freedom and expert interviews.
 
Ann is known for her integrity, fearlessness, and elite network of sources, regularly featuring A-list guests and high-profile insiders. She attracts whistleblowers, intelligence officials, and political operatives committed to exposing corruption, including former NSA General Bill Binney, Trump advisors Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon, Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, Kari Lake, and border security expert Michael Yon. Her roster also includes former DOJ attorney Sidney Powell, FBI Director Kash Patel, General Michael Flynn, political strategist Corey Lewandowski, filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza, and many more. With a relentless pursuit of truth and a strategic vision for restoring America's constitutional foundation, Ann Vandersteel is not just reporting on history—she’s shaping it.

MAUREEN STEELE

Co-Founder | Writer | Grassroots Organizer

Maureen Steele is a visionary force at the intersection of media, law,  high-level relationship-building and grassroots movements.  As the Co-Founder of American Made, she has dedicated her career to crafting compelling narratives, forging meaningful connections, and developing impactful strategies. With expertise spanning paralegal work, media representation, and strategic storytelling, or being at the forefront of major national movements, Maureen possesses a rare blend of analytical precision and creative brilliance. 

 
A master of words and influence, Maureen is now shaping public narratives through her new American-Made Essay Series, celebrating the resilience and spirit of the American workforce. Whether crafting high-value real property biographies, delivering powerful speeches, or elevating brand messaging, she transforms ideas into movements and transactions into legacies. Beyond writing, Maureen is a dynamic media spokesperson and relationship architect, seamlessly navigating influential circles and connecting visionaries with opportunities. Her extensive media experience, coupled with a robust network of industry leaders, makes her an unparalleled asset in amplifying voices and fostering strategic partnerships. In her current role Maureen continues to bridge the worlds of finance, law, and storytelling, ensuring that every client and project she touches is positioned for lasting impact. With a career built on integrity, creativity, and an innate understanding of human connection, she is a powerhouse strategist whose influence extends far beyond the industries she serves.

CHRISTOPHER BURNS, P.A.

Relentless Advocate for Truth and Justice

 
Christopher Robert Burns is a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience, known for his fearless pursuit of justice and unwavering commitment to holding power accountable. Admitted to the bars of New Hampshire (2002) and Louisiana (2005), he specializes in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning, and corporate law. As Managing Attorney at Burns Legal Services, Chris has fought high-stakes legal battles, defending constitutional rights and exposing corruption. 


His leadership at the Parenting Support Center ensures the safety and well-being of children in complex custody cases. A former UNESCO educator in Moscow and editor for the New Hampshire Bar Journal, Chris brings a global perspective to his work. Fierce, principled, and unyielding, he remains dedicated to justice, ensuring that no one is above the law.

JOAN QUINN EASTMAN

Media Director, American-Made Foundation & American-MadeAction

Joan Quinn Eastman is a veteran broadcaster and Emmy-nominated producer whose career spans radio, television, and film. Beginning in Boston’s top radio markets, she quickly became known for her journalistic integrity, creative storytelling, and commitment to truth. Over the years, she has worked with major broadcast affiliates including FOX, CBS, NBC, and KISS 108 FM, producing and hosting programs alongside Bill O’Reilly, Tom Bergeron, Matt Siegel, and Billy Costa.

Her production credits extend from national television programming to feature-length films. Eastman co-wrote the romantic comedy Death Gets a Life, a finalist in the Stage 32 Screenplay Competition, and served as executive producer on The 6th Amendment, which received the Woods Hole Film Festival Audience Award. She has also collaborated on and promoted a wide range of acclaimed projects, including:

HBO’s Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (Adam Beach, Anna Paquin – Emmy Winner, Best TV Movie), Passage to Paradise (Julie Harris – Toronto Italian Film Festival), Kettle of Fish (Matthew Modine – Tribeca Film Festival), Could Be Worse (Zack Stratis – Sundance), Home Before Dark (Katherine Ross – Hamptons Film Festival Best Film), Six Ways to Sunday (Adrien Brody, Deborah Harry), Darien Gap (Sundance), Southie (Donnie Wahlberg, John Shea), Squeeze (Robert Patton-Spruill – Independent Spirit Awards), and Next Stop Wonderland (Hope Davis, Philip Seymour Hoffman – Miramax).

As a citizen journalist, Eastman brought national attention to the Rivera family case when she broke the story in The Boston Broadside, New England’s only conservative publication. That investigation inspired American-Made Action’s documentary Taken: State-Sanctioned Kidnapping, which she helped produce.

Now serving as Media Director for both the American-Made Foundation and American-Made Action, Joan Quinn Eastman continues to use her platform and experience to advocate for families, defend civil liberties, and ensure that the truth is both seen and heard.

LAVERN SPICER

Director of Community Empowerment and Outreach

Lavern Spicer has spent more than 30 years building bridges of hope in Florida’s most underserved communities. Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, she moved to Miami as a young woman and soon launched Curley’s House of Style, Inc./Hope Relief Food Bank in honor of her late mentor. Under her leadership, Curley’s House has grown into a vital lifeline, providing food and resources to thousands of families, seniors, at-risk youth, the homeless, and HIV/AIDS patients each month. A seasoned entrepreneur and advocate, Lavern has combined business acumen with grassroots compassion, ensuring that low-income and immigrant communities are not only fed, but also empowered to pursue stability and independence.

As Director of Community Empowerment and Outreach for American-Made Foundation and American-Made Action, Lavern brings decades of proven service on the front lines of poverty and resilience. Her role will expand her mission nationally, mobilizing resources, building trust with communities in crisis, and advancing the core American values of family, accountability, and opportunity.

CHRISTIE CAROL

Social Media Director

A Florida transplant from Seattle, Christie Carol brings a rare blend of administrative precision and grassroots digital savvy to her role as Social Media Director. After years of working in billing, bookkeeping, and office management, Christie answered the call to serve the America First movement when Donald Trump entered the political arena. She began quietly supporting high-profile truthers behind the scenes, building and moderating Telegram communities and running social media campaigns for voices the public knows well.

With a keen eye for content strategy and a passion for freedom, Christie now channels her expertise into building engaged, informed audiences across platforms. She specializes in creating content that connects, campaigns that drive action, and communities that stand for truth. Christie is thrilled to bring her talents to a team committed to restoring the Republic—and she’s especially happy to be doing it under the Florida sun.