…and by building a year-round coalition that makes the progressive community stronger.

Since 2003, America Votes has built a diverse and lasting coalition of issue organizations working to achieve our common goals.

Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Action Fund

John Stocks, National Education Association

Stephanie Schriock, EMILY's List

Our Team

Alexis Acevedo

Political and Field Director

Nevada

Alexis Acevedo

Political and Field Director

Nevada

Alexis works on strategic planning assistance, coalition coordination and capacity-building for Nevada partners. Before joining America Votes, he ran field and advocacy campaigns. He’s an avid traveler who treasures the cross-cultural experiences confirming the common fabric of the human race.

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Miguel Avitia

State Director

New Mexico

Miguel Avitia

State Director

New Mexico

Miguel is the New Mexico state director. He has more than 15 years’ experience working in New Mexico politics, from policy analysis for the state House majority to more than four presidential campaigns. He enjoys playing chess and taking his son to the zoo, among other outdoor activities.

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Joanna Ayala

Compliance and Finance Coordinator

National

Joanna Ayala

Compliance and Finance Coordinator

National

Joanna joined America Votes in September 2018 and is responsible for America Votes’ compliance to federal and state-level campaign finance laws. Previously, she gained experience in election administration and campaign finance at the Florida Division of Elections.

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Lauren Bealore

Political Director

Michigan

Lauren Bealore

Political Director

Michigan

Lauren engages in strategic planning assistance and support of coalition partners through the development of campaign plans, providing technical and organizing assistance and responding to programmatic requests. Lauren is serving her second term as a commissioner in the City of Southfield.

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Nadia Nisha Belkin

Deputy Field Director

National

Nadia Nisha Belkin

Deputy Field Director

National

Nadia serves as the deputy field director, assisting with strategy and planning for issue-based and electoral campaigns. She previously served as a communications director, grassroots organizer and trainer. She's a Smith College alumna who calls Colorado home and is an aspiring SNL comedian.

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Oscar Boleman

National Data Manager

National

Oscar Boleman

National Data Manager

National

Oscar grew up in Galveston Island, then received a BA from Baylor in Psychology and Philosophy. He has worked for political campaigns, community organizing groups and state-level PACs. At AV, he focuses on finding and/or developing new tools for use by the progressive community.

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Michael Brenner

Data Director

Florida

Michael Brenner

Data Director

Florida

After leaving a successful career in the private sector in 2008, Michael has striven to implement data-based political strategies that have led to victories up and down the ballot for candidates and issue-based campaigns in Florida, Louisiana and Illinois.

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Briana Brough

NC Wins Project Organizer

North Carolina

Briana Brough

NC Wins Project Organizer

North Carolina

As the organizer of the NC Wins project, Bri provides strategic electoral, organizational and advocacy support for community-based grassroots groups. She enjoys hiking, cooking and hanging out with her park ranger husband and two young boys.

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Emily Brown

Communications Manager

National

Emily Brown

Communications Manager

National

Emily manages all things communications at America Votes, form social media and Medium to communications support for state offices and the production of state planning documents. She also leads America Votes' internship program and enjoys going on runs around DC in her spare time.

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Shanetta Burris

Organizing Director

North Carolina

Shanetta Burris

Organizing Director

North Carolina

Shanetta is excited to join the team as the North Carolina organizing director. Shanetta is a native North Carolinian and has resided in the Triangle area for 15 years. Shanetta is a double graduate of NCCU, earning both her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Public Administration.

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Kelly Byrne

State Director

Colorado

Kelly Byrne

State Director

Colorado

Kelly Byrne is the Colorado state director. Kelly was previously a campaign manager at OFA and has worked on campaigns for president, governor and Congress. When she’s not organizing, Kelly bakes artisan bread and hangs out with Lula (her dog) and Jake (her fiancé).

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Emily Callen

National Data and Targeting Director

National

Emily Callen

National Data and Targeting Director

National

Emily has served as national data and targeting director at America Votes since 2017. Previously, she held roles with the Clinton campaign, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and the Obama Administration. In her free time, she enjoys running, spin class and book club.

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News

SCOTUS Gerrymandering Ruling: Progressives Must Respond by Winning Back the States

06/27/2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2019

America Votes President Greg Speed released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s gerrymandering ruling.

Statement from America Votes President Greg Speed on Tragic Shootings at New Zealand Mosques

03/15/2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2019

America Votes President Greg Speed released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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We lead collaborative efforts to advance progressive policies and win elections in key states…

…and advocate to modernize elections and protect every American's right to vote…

…by working with a diverse community of over 400 partner organizations at the national, state and local levels…

…and by building a year-round coalition that makes the progressive community stronger.

The progressive movement works best when WE WORK TOGETHER.

Our Team

Alexis Acevedo

Alexis Acevedo

Miguel Avitia

Miguel Avitia

Joanna Ayala

Joanna Ayala

Lauren Bealore

Lauren Bealore

Nadia Nisha Belkin

Nadia Nisha Belkin

Oscar Boleman

Oscar Boleman

Michael Brenner

Michael Brenner

Briana Brough

Briana Brough

Emily Brown

Emily Brown

Shanetta Burris

Shanetta Burris

Kelly Byrne

Kelly Byrne

Emily Callen

Emily Callen

News

SCOTUS Gerrymandering Ruling: Progressives Must Respond by Winning Back the States

Statement from America Votes President Greg Speed on Tragic Shootings at New Zealand Mosques

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