…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

Joanna Ayala

Finance & Compliance Manager

Joanna Ayala

Finance & Compliance Manager

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.

Ashlei Blue

State Director

Ashlei Blue

State Director

Ashlei Blue is the North Carolina state director for America Votes. Her career has focused on fighting voter suppression and gerrymandering. She loves supporting Southern organizers, writing songs and storm chasing. Ashlei is from the All-American city, Fayetteville, N.C.

Oscar Boleman

National Deputy Director of Data, Targeting, and Engineering

Oscar Boleman

National Deputy Director of Data, Targeting, and Engineering

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.

Carol Carvalho

State Director

Carol Carvalho

State Director

Carol works with her team to grow the progressive movement and elect good people up and down the ballot in Pennsylvania. Before joining America Votes, she worked in the labor movement, most recently as the executive director of the Southeastern PA AFL-CIO.

Oscar Copeland

Executive Affairs Manager

Oscar Copeland

Executive Affairs Manager

Oscar is the Executive Affairs Manager directly working with the President and Executive Director and managing all things flowing in and out of the Executive Office. Before joining AV, he worked on a campaign to increase civic engagement among young and disenfranchised voters across California. He is a proud CA native and UC Berkeley alum!

Kate Corriveau

State Director

Kate Corriveau

State Director

Kate is the New Hampshire state director at America Votes. She also serves on the board of the ACLU NH, is an identical triplet and lives in Manchester with her husband and three young sons.

Daria Dawson

Deputy Executive Director and National Political Director

Daria Dawson

Deputy Executive Director and National Political Director

Daria Dawson is the Deputy Executive Director at America Votes. Her 15-year career includes positions in the labor movement and issue/electoral campaigns. She is a graduate of the greatest HBCU in the world, Florida A&M University and cheers shamelessly for the NY Yankees.

LaNiesha Dawson

State Director

LaNiesha Dawson

State Director

LaNiesha has worked primarily with communities of color to build political power. Prior to working for Nevada’s Governor, LaNiesha was the Deputy State Director for NV For Our Future, Deputy Field Director for Hillary for America and Youth Vote Coordinator for Obama for America.

Maria Diaz

Deputy State Director

Maria Diaz

Deputy State Director

Maria Diaz is the Florida Deputy Director. Maria has a background in organizing, policy research, fundraising and is an alumni of Johns Hopkins University. She is happiest when traveling and/or eating Colombian food.

Bobby Doyle

National Planning and Resources Manager

Bobby Doyle

National Planning and Resources Manager

Bobby started his career in politics in Virginia and has worked for America Votes since 2017. Bobby is a graduate of the University of Virginia and for the last seven years has given much of his time to volunteering as a firefighter.

Kellie Dupree

National Director of Grants

Kellie Dupree

National Director of Grants

Kellie Dupree is the National Director of Grants Management at America Votes. Over the course of her career she’s held positions at Way to Win, BISC, Planned Parenthood, the DNC, and EMILY’s List. A proud Wake Forest alum, Kellie craves Cookout milkshakes constantly.

Susan Finkle Sourlis

In-House Counsel/Chief Financial Officer

Susan Finkle Sourlis

In-House Counsel/Chief Financial Officer

Susan Finkle Sourlis, IHC/CFO, started at America Votes in 2007. She oversees the financial, legal and regulatory obligations of America Votes and AV Action Fund. Susan is a graduate of Ohio University and CUA, Columbus School of Law. Susan loves hiking, travel, reading and podcasts.

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News

America Votes Condemns Decision Overturning Roe; Commits to Continuing the Fight for Reproductive Freedom

06/24/2022

WASHINGTON – America Votes’ Senior Leadership Team issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court’s opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. “America Votes is appalled by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Reproductive freedom and the right to privacy are critical to ensuring everyone can control their bodies, lives, and… Read more »

America Votes Celebrates Historic Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve on the Supreme Court

04/07/2022

WASHINGTON – America Votes senior leadership team issued the following statement today celebrating the Senate’s vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. “America Votes applauds the Senate’s historic vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Jackson’s character, intellect, and steadfast… Read more »

The coordination hub of the progressive community.

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

Joanna Ayala

Joanna Ayala

Ashlei Blue

Ashlei Blue

Oscar Boleman

Oscar Boleman

Carol Carvalho

Carol Carvalho

Oscar Copeland

Oscar Copeland

Kate Corriveau

Kate Corriveau

Daria Dawson

Daria Dawson

LaNiesha Dawson

LaNiesha Dawson

Maria Diaz

Maria Diaz

Bobby Doyle

Bobby Doyle

Kellie Dupree

Kellie Dupree

Susan Finkle Sourlis

Susan Finkle Sourlis

News

America Votes Condemns Decision Overturning Roe; Commits to Continuing the Fight for Reproductive Freedom

America Votes Celebrates Historic Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Serve on the Supreme Court

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