About Amy
Amy Salomone Thornton, founder of AST Consulting, has been at the forefront of political fundraising for over 18 years. Amy approaches every project from a pragmatic perspective. When crafting strategy, she analyzes factors including past fundraising, national fundraising landscape and current relationships. Amy brings her clients a vast knowledge of national donors, opinion leaders, and private sector professionals that can be strategically activated for support.
Amy works with a variety of clients at the federal and state level where she advises on strategy, raising funds and event planning. Most recently, Amy served as senior finance advisor for Harris Walz 2024. Amy’s clients and past employment include Michael Tubbs for Lt. Governor 2026, Katie Porter for U.S. Senate, Kamala Harris for the People, EMILY’s List, Kamala Harris for Senate, Anna Eshoo for Congress, Dan Goldman for New York, House Majority PAC, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Amy's fundraising experience spans beyond the realm of politics. She has raised funds for non-profit organizations including Amazon Frontlines, Golden State Opportunity, WomenCount, Voting Rights Lab and the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation.
A Michigan native, Amy resides in San Francisco with her husband and two sons.