America Votes Statement on Tragic Shooting in El Paso
08/04/2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 4, 2019
America Votes President Greg Speed released the following statement in response to the tragic shootings at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas.
Our Team
Alexis Acevedo
Political and Field Director
Pennsylvania
Alexis Acevedo
Political and Field Director
Pennsylvania
Alexis works on strategic planning assistance, coalition coordination and capacity-building for Pennsylvania 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.
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.
Joanna Ayala
Finance & Compliance Manager
National
Joanna Ayala
Finance & Compliance Manager
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tanya N. Brown
Chief of Staff
National
Tanya N. Brown
Chief of Staff
National
Tanya manages internal organizational management and development for America Votes. Tanya developed her expertise working for national organizations including AARP, Catalist, SEIU, the DNC and most recently served as CEO of WinPoint, an analytics software startup.
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.
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).
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.