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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carol Carvalho
State Director
Pennsylvania
Carol Carvalho
State Director
Pennsylvania
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.
Viswa Challa
Data Director
Minnesota
Viswa Challa
Data Director
Minnesota
Viswa joined the America Votes Minnesota team in 2018. Previously he worked as the operations director on the Ilhan Omar for Congress campaign. Viswa has a background in computer science and public health. When he is not working, he can be found watching movies.
Kate Corriveau
State Director
New Hampshire
Kate Corriveau
State Director
New Hampshire
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.
Rosemary Danelski
Political and Field Director
New Hampshire
Rosemary Danelski
Political and Field Director
New Hampshire
Rosemary Danelski is the political and field director for America Votes New Hampshire. Rosemary has a background managing progressive campaigns and is passionate about voting rights and women’s issues. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence and the London School of Economics.
Ryan De Souza
Finance and Operations Associate
National
Ryan De Souza
Finance and Operations Associate
National
Ryan is responsible for all operations in the national office and bank accounts reconciliation as well as ensures that all accounts payable are processed in an accurate, timely manner. Ryan was born and raised in Miami and attended Boston College.
Bobby Doyle
Field and Political Assistant
National
Bobby Doyle
Field and Political Assistant
National
Bobby works closely with the national political director and national field director on the independent expenditure coordinated campaign. Bobby is a graduate of the University of Virginia and for the last six years has given much of his time to volunteering as a firefighter.
Travis Evans
Data Specialist
National
Travis Evans
Data Specialist
National
Travis joined America Votes in the summer of 2019. He previously worked in the field as an organizer for NextGen America and also worked with several state and local officials.
Garrett Fardon
Data and Targeting Director
Colorado
Garrett Fardon
Data and Targeting Director
Colorado
Garrett has worked in progressive politics for 12 years, starting as a field fellow at 16. He has since done data work for the Iowa and Colorado Democratic Parties and OFA. When not doing data work he enjoys good beer and camping with his partner and border collie.
Susan Finkle Sourlis
In-House Counsel/Chief Financial Officer
National
Susan Finkle Sourlis
In-House Counsel/Chief Financial Officer
National
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.
Edward Foster
Data Manager
Pennsylvania
Edward Foster
Data Manager
Pennsylvania
Eddy has been with America Votes for three years as data manager in Pennsylvania. A lifelong activist, Eddy volunteered on his first campaign at 13-years-old. After two stints with Obama for America, he ran his own political consultancy and advocated for LGBT rights before coming to America Votes.
Joseph Gallant
Program Director
New Mexico
Joseph Gallant
Program Director
New Mexico
Joe Gallant is the program director for America Votes New Mexico. Before joining America Votes, he worked in opposition research. Joe is excited to work with progressives again after listening to every Donald Trump rally for two years.
Josh Geise
State Director
Florida
Josh Geise
State Director
Florida
Josh Geise has worked on campaigns for two decades and has served as AV Florida state director for the last nine years guiding a coalition of more than 30 groups. He lives in Tampa with his wife Tara, their son Cody and their two dogs. Forever #Lighting #Bears #Hoosiers #Cubs
Lorenzo Gutierrez
Data and Field Director
New Mexico
Lorenzo Gutierrez
Data and Field Director
New Mexico
Lorenzo works with in-state partners to develop and execute their electoral priorities through data-driven metrics and tactics. He has worked in progressive New Mexico politics for eight years and enjoys playing board games, sports and playing fetch with his dogs.
Alissa Haslam
Win/Win Executive Director
Washington
Alissa Haslam
Win/Win Executive Director
Washington
Alissa is the director of Win|Win, an affiliate of America Votes in Washington State. She has been an active collaborator with the network since its founding, first as a partner, then through the state's donor table.
Kelsey Heck
Data Director
Michigan
Kelsey Heck
Data Director
Michigan
A native Michigander, Kelsey is grateful for the opportunity to work with progressive groups and help working families engage electorally. Day to day, she works with partners large and small to efficiently put their resources to use and help tell their stories using data.
Will Ikard
Program Director
Maine
Will Ikard
Program Director
Maine
Raised in Texas, Will has been in Maine since 2013. Before coming to Maine Votes, an America Votes affiliate, he worked for the Maine AFL-CIO, Maine People's Alliance and Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund. Recovering lawyer and enthusiastic Texas Longhorns and Boston Red Sox fan.
Oumie Joof
Finance Director
National
Oumie Joof
Finance Director
National
Oumie Joof is responsible for the financial and organizational health of America Votes. She provides administrative oversight to ensure that America Votes staff have access to available benefits and payroll services while balancing the fiscal needs of the organization.
Elizabeth Kazal
State Director
North Carolina
Elizabeth Kazal
State Director
North Carolina
Elizabeth Kazal is the North Carolina state director for America Votes. She joined America Votes as the organizing director in 2017. Elizabeth is from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which has fueled her love for southern politics and cheese grits.
Mairin Kazmi
Development Associate
National
Mairin Kazmi
Development Associate
National
Mairin Kazmi is the development associate in the national office, where she works closely with the development director to manage national fundraising operations, as well as lead other key components of the department.
Zachary Keith
Data and Targeting Manager
North Carolina
Zachary Keith
Data and Targeting Manager
North Carolina
Zachary Keith is the data and targeting manager for North Carolina. Before his time as a professional data wrangler, he spent 10 years organizing on environmental issues throughout the south. If not crunching numbers, he is busy listening to podcasts or exploring the country's great national park system.
Evan Kost
Development Director
National
Evan Kost
Development Director
National
Evan oversees all development-related strategy for America Votes nationally and at the state level. He first joined the organization in the spring of 2012. Previously, Evan spent several years in the fundraising world across the campaign, consulting and non-profit communities.
Quentin Mays
National Deputy Political Director
National
Quentin Mays
National Deputy Political Director
National
Quentin Mays is the national deputy political director of America Votes. He works with national partners to service their organizational priorities. Hailing from Augusta, Georgia, his ultimate goal is to help free all black people and fight white supremacy.
Emma McBride
Political and Field Director
Minnesota
Emma McBride
Political and Field Director
Minnesota
Emma (she/her) assists with strategic planning and coalition coordination with Minnesota partners. As a lifelong Minnesotan, Emma has worked for several America Votes MN partners and managed progressive campaigns. She has deep roots in LGBTQ equity and reproductive justice.
David McGonagle
State Director
Minnesota
David McGonagle
State Director
Minnesota
Dave McGonagle serves as the Minnesota state director, a position he has held since 2015. Prior to joining America Votes, Dave worked for numerous progressive organizations and candidate campaigns after getting his start on the Wellstone for Senate campaign in 2002.
Toby Miceli-Gwiazdowski
Data Manager
Wisconsin
Toby Miceli-Gwiazdowski
Data Manager
Wisconsin
Toby has been Wisconsin’s data manager since 2013 and worked in Wisconsin progressive politics most of the last decade. He’s an alum of Obama ‘08 and ‘12, Feingold ‘10, Baldwin ‘12, many recalls and work with SEIU, AFT and WCV. Toby is a proud dad and world-champion punslinger.
Drew Mitchell
Senior Data Scientist
National
Drew Mitchell
Senior Data Scientist
National
Drew has been at America Votes since 2018 and loves applying advanced analytics to help partners meet their program goals. Prior to America Votes they built up years of data experience in campaigns, federal consulting and the private sector. South Arkansas and Tulsa, Oklahoma are home.
Kenia Morales
State Director
Nevada
Kenia Morales
State Director
Nevada
Kenia has served as America Votes’ Nevada state director since 2016. She has deep roots in social and reproductive justice movements and brings an intersectional lens to electoral campaigns. She believes in anchoring winning strategies to long-term visions and has an MA from NYU.
Jasmine Nears-Biesinger
State Director
Wisconsin
Jasmine Nears-Biesinger
State Director
Wisconsin
Jasmine is the state director for America Votes in Wisconsin where she brings table partners together to strategically implement and coordinate campaigns. Prior to America Votes, she ran advocacy campaigns with Everytown For Gun Safety. Jasmine has an MPA from NYU and has taken a polar plunge in Antarctica.
Bubba Nunnery
National Political Director
National
Bubba Nunnery
National Political Director
National
Yep, that’s his real name. Bubba works to coordinate political investments of 60+ national organizations. He is an alum of the University of Northern Colorado and California State University and enjoys playing guitar, hunting and untangling fishing lines for his two daughters.
Lisa Prosienski
Consulting Director
Maine
Lisa Prosienski
Consulting Director
Maine
Consulting director at Maine Votes, principle at Minerva Consulting, former chief of staff, campaign manager, donor advisor, waitress and bartender, Lisa started in politics as an intern at the Dirigo Alliance, a precursor to today’s state tables. Ask about her dog or home projects.
Khaled Salehi
State Director
Ohio
Khaled Salehi
State Director
Ohio
As a state director since 2009, Khaled leads the coalition to develop strategies that build the progressive ecosystem to advocate for social, economic and environmental justice and progress across Ohio.
Nirav Sanghani
Deputy State Director
Pennsylvania
Nirav Sanghani
Deputy State Director
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Deputy State Director Nirav Sanghani has 10+ years of experience in racial, economic and electoral justice organizing throughout the South and Midwest. He’s an avid videogamer and enthusiastic reader of comics.
Sara Schreiber
Managing Director
National
Sara Schreiber
Managing Director
National
Sara leads day-to-day management of America Votes, including overseeing all department heads and implementation of strategic objectives. Sara has worked to support progressive causes and candidates in Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico (her home state) and currently lives in Washington, DC.
Greg Speed
President
National
Greg Speed
President
National
Greg leads America Votes as president and previously served as executive director. He’s a leading progressive campaign strategist who has worked for advocacy organizations, the Democratic Party and elected officials. Ask about his annual “best-of” mixtapes (if you dare).
Melissa Tuck
Staff and Program Coordinator
National
Melissa Tuck
Staff and Program Coordinator
National
As the staff and program coordinator, Melissa works closely with the managing director to support all staff, and assists in the planning and execution of AV’s annual State Summit. Prior to joining AV, she worked on a number of campaigns in VA. Melissa is a proud graduate of GMU.
Michelle Vered
Data Manager
Montana
Michelle Vered
Data Manager
Montana
Michelle joined Montana Votes in 2018. She works with partners to provide data-driven insights to help them plan and execute their programs. When not working, she enjoys hiking and backpacking across Montana's beautiful public lands, playing roller derby and reading sci-fi.
Josiette White
National Field Director
National
Josiette White
National Field Director
National
Josiette provides day-to-day support and management to state operations across the America Votes network. Josiette started with America Votes in 2006 in her home state of Ohio then served as the New Hampshire state director before joining the national team.