Justin Allen
Voting Rights Advocate
New Mexico
Justin Allen
Voting Rights Advocate
New Mexico
Justin Allen is a Human Rights Advocate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from the University of New Mexico and a minor in Peace Studies. He is currently working as a Community Peer Support Worker in Albuquerque, NM, and as the Voting Rights Advocate for America Votes NM.
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.
Ashlei Blue
State Director
North Carolina
Ashlei Blue
State Director
North Carolina
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
National
Oscar Boleman
National Deputy Director of Data, Targeting, and Engineering
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.
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.
Oscar Copeland
Executive Affairs Manager
National
Oscar Copeland
Executive Affairs Manager
National
Oscar is the Program and Scheduling Coordinator, directly assisting the President and Executive Director. Before joining AV, he worked on a campaign to increase the civic engagement among young and disenfranchised voters across California. He is a proud UC Berkeley alum!
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.
Daria Dawson
Deputy Executive Director
National
Daria Dawson
Deputy Executive Director
National
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
Nevada
LaNiesha Dawson
State Director
Nevada
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.
Anna Donohue
National Communications Assistant
National
Anna Donohue
National Communications Assistant
National
Anna oversees America Votes' communications operations at the national level. Prior to joining America Votes, Anna was working on campaigns in her home state of New Hampshire. In her spare time Anna loves to try new restaurants, cook, read, and binge-watch reality television.
Bobby Doyle
National Planning and Resources Manager
National
Bobby Doyle
National Planning and Resources Manager
National
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
National
Kellie Dupree
National Director of Grants
National
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
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.
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
National VBM & SOTV Director
National
Josh Geise
National VBM & SOTV Director
National
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
Maya Getter
Voting Rights Program Manager
New Hampshire
Maya Getter
Voting Rights Program Manager
New Hampshire
Maya Getter serves as the NH Voting Rights Program Manager. Previously, she worked on progressive campaigns in New England and served in government positions in her hometown of Boston, MA. She spends most of her free time cooking elaborate meals and indoor cycling.
Shoham Geva
National Analytics Manager
National
Shoham Geva
National Analytics Manager
National
Shoham is the National Analytics Manager at America Votes. Previously, they worked as a consultant for public sector organizations in Chicago with a focus on building analytical capacity. Shoham is a proud Michigander and alum of the University of Michigan.
Daniel Gonzales
Director of Planning and Program Analysis
National
Daniel Gonzales
Director of Planning and Program Analysis
National
Daniel is the Director of Planning and Program Analysis at America Votes. Previously he worked for five years at the Analyst Institute, bringing evidence-based programming to groups across the country. Daniel lives in Colorado and has worked to center voices of color in his work at AI, the Colorado c3 table, and Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR).
Andrew Gonzalez
Program Director
Nevada
Andrew Gonzalez
Program Director
Nevada
Andrew Gonzalez serves as the Program Director for America Votes Nevada. Previously, he worked as a canvass coordinator for For Our Future Nevada and managed local state senate races in 2020. Andrew loves mixed martial arts and writing poetry.
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.
Kelsey Heck
Program Director
Michigan
Kelsey Heck
Program 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.
Ben Heppner
Data Manager
Georgia
Ben Heppner
Data Manager
Georgia
Ben got his start in 2012 working on the Obama Campaign in GA. Since then he has worked on campaigns at all levels in GA and throughout the Southeast. He’s excited to be here at AV and enjoys cooking, gardening, comics, and the greatest soccer team in the world, Atlanta United FC!
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.
DeAndré Jones
Deputy National Field Director
National
DeAndré Jones
Deputy National Field Director
National
Dre is a Georgian and Organizer. Dre formerly worked for Stacey Abrams as Director of Outreach for the Georgia House Democratic Caucus, Deputy Director of Organizing for Organizing for Action, and Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign's Organizing Director for South Carolina.
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.
Mairin Kazmi
National Development Manager
National
Mairin Kazmi
National Development Manager
National
Mairin joined America Votes 2018. She is responsible for managing development operations nationally. Originally from Kansas City, Mairin now resides in Washington D.C. and likes to spend her free time reading and cooking.
Lydia-Rose Kesich
Data and Targeting Manager
Maine
Lydia-Rose Kesich
Data and Targeting Manager
Maine
Lydia-Rose is the Data & Targeting Manager at Maine Votes. She joined MV in 2020 after several years working on Maine-based campaigns and as a legislative aide in the Virginia House of Delegates. She is a Smith graduate and an MIT dropout as well as a lifelong Mainer.
Evan Kost
National Director of Investment Strategy & Program Advisor
National
Evan Kost
National Director of Investment Strategy & Program Advisor
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.
Andrew Lefebvre
Data and Targeting Director
Nevada
Andrew Lefebvre
Data and Targeting Director
Nevada
Andrew is the data and targeting director out in NV. He's also a poker player, hockey fan, occasional punk and will eat most buffalo wings or tacos that are placed in front of him.
Jimmy Liacos
Data Director
Ohio
Jimmy Liacos
Data Director
Ohio
Jimmy joined America Votes in 2017, having previously worked for NextGen Ohio, PA Competes, Ed Markey's Senate campaign, and the Obama reelection campaign in Florida. He spends his free time being either the oldest person at pub trivia or the youngest person at a bridge game.
Carolina Lopez
National Voting Rights Director
National
Carolina Lopez
National Voting Rights Director
National
As a former elections administrator, Carolina serves as AV's National Voting Rights Director. She tracks legislative changes, drives strategy, and strengthens partner coalitions around voting rights advocacy, election protection, and ballot access to underrepresented communities.
Allison Marcellino
Program Research Associate
National
Allison Marcellino
Program Research Associate
National
Allison is the Program Research Associate at America Votes. Allison studied Psychology and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maine and worked on two progressive campaigns leading up to the 2020 elections. She currently resides in D.C.
Rebecca Marquis
National Political Manager
National
Rebecca Marquis
National Political Manager
National
Becca Marquis is the National Field and Political Assistant. She completed her master's in education policy after teaching high school social studies. Becca loves to cook, hike, and pet dogs she passes on the street. A proud Red Sox fan and supports anyone who beats the Patriots!
Kate McClellan
Executive Director
Maine
Kate McClellan
Executive Director
Maine
Kate is the Executive Director of Maine Votes. Prior to that, Kate worked on Sara Gideon’s US Senate campaign, the Maine Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign, and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. She is a proud Georgetown alumna and resides in Portland, Maine.
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.
Patrina McKinney
Deputy State Director
Nevada
Patrina McKinney
Deputy State Director
Nevada
Patrina McKinney is the Nevada Deputy State Director. Her previous work includes working on various IE campaigns, Nevada legislative experience, Nevada executive branch experience, and presidential campaign experience.
Toby Miceli-Gwiazdowski
Data Director
Wisconsin
Toby Miceli-Gwiazdowski
Data Director
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.
Mawj Mohammed
Voting Rights Manager
Michigan
Mawj Mohammed
Voting Rights Manager
Michigan
A graduate of the University of Michigan - Dearborn, Mawj has been in the progressive space since 2016. Starting out as a field organizer, she has worked on candidate campaigns and independent expenditures. Most recently she managed partner grants at For Our Future.
Jasmine Nears
State Director
Wisconsin
Jasmine Nears
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.
Matt Nowling
National Development Coordinator
National
Matt Nowling
National Development Coordinator
National
Matt Nowling is the National Development Coordinator. He has worked to support progressive causes and candidates nationally and in his home state of Ohio. He is a massive Ohio State Buckeye fan and can be found exploring coffee shops, bookstores, food trucks and pho restaurants.
Erin Quinnan
National Data Specialist
National
Erin Quinnan
National Data Specialist
National
Erin is the National Data Specialist at America Votes. Previously, she worked as an organizer and data staffer for campaigns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Her favorite days off are spent on a mountain or in the ocean.
Jennifer Rubiello
State Director
Florida
Jennifer Rubiello
State Director
Florida
Jennifer supports the coordination and alignment of electoral, organizing, and advocacy work among partners in Florida. Before joining AV, Jennifer lobbied and ran environmental and electoral campaigns throughout the state. She loves exploring the outdoors with her dog Charlie.
Khaled Salehi
Deputy Director, States
National
Khaled Salehi
Deputy Director, States
National
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.
Blair Sapp
National Deputy Political Director
National
Blair Sapp
National Deputy Political Director
National
Blair serves as the National Deputy Political Director, helping partners strategies and plan for issue and electoral campaigns. He has previously worked as a digital strategist and a field organizer. Blair is a graduate of New College of Florida and a Philadelphia 76ers fan.
Sara Schreiber
Executive Director
National
Sara Schreiber
Executive 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.
Patrick Schuh
Deputy Director, States
National
Patrick Schuh
Deputy Director, States
National
A native Michigander, Patrick brings over two decades of political and advocacy experience to his role guiding collaborative strategies. During his travels, Patrick's pastime is engaging voters in area eateries and breweries, while sharing his love of Northern MI and Great Lakes.
Kimberly Diaz Scott
National Deputy Field Director
National
Kimberly Diaz Scott
National Deputy Field Director
National
Kimberly serves as the National Deputy Field Director supporting the day-to-day state operations. Although a proud Floridian, she now calls Colorado home where she enjoys hiking and no humidity, with her partner Cyrus and two dogs Preston and Rocky.
Shabab Siddiqui
National Data and Targeting Director
National
Shabab Siddiqui
National Data and Targeting Director
National
Shabab works closely with national partners and state teams in using data to build long-term progressive power. He roots for his Texas Longhorns and can be found exploring coffee/donut shops, pickup basketball games, halal food trucks, and U.S. presidential libraries.
Leslie Small
State Director
Georgia
Leslie Small
State Director
Georgia
Leslie’s career in politics began in 2003 with Rep. Bob Etheridge (NC-02). From there he worked with Rep. John Lewis (GA-05). He has a BA and MA from UNC-CH in Political Science. He is working on a PhD at Clark Atlanta University. Him and his wife have 1 son and 2 rescue dogs.
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).
Dani Sweet
National Field and Political Assistant
National
Dani Sweet
National Field and Political Assistant
National
Dani Sweet is the National Field and Political Assistant at AV. Before joining the team, she was a Research Contractor for the Progressive Change Institute. She also organizes youth voices around important issues in Maine and loves to play Rocket League on XBOX in her free time.
Jeff Taylor
New Hampshire Program Director
New Hampshire
Jeff Taylor
New Hampshire Program Director
New Hampshire
Jeff Taylor is the New Hampshire Program Director at America Votes. Prior to joining AV, Jeff has worked on and managed federal, state, and local campaigns in New Hampshire. He has also worked for labor and democracy-focused organizations. Jeff lives in Manchester, NH.
Caleb Thompson
Data Director
North Carolina
Caleb Thompson
Data Director
North Carolina
A North Carolina native, Caleb helps make data resources more equitable and accessible. Before joining America Votes, Caleb worked on campaigns and at civic engagement organizations across the country. Outside of work, Caleb enjoys cooking homemade pasta, reading, and cycling.
Sam Voorhees
Program & Field Director
Wisconsin
Sam Voorhees
Program & Field Director
Wisconsin
As program director, Sam provides strategic planning assistance, coalition coordination, legislative strategy and voter data system support to America Votes table partners. Sam has lived and worked in Wisconsin since 2014, where he has worked with various America Votes table partners, as well as the State Democratic Party and State Senate Democratic Caucus.
Randall Webster
Data Manager
New Hampshire
Randall Webster
Data Manager
New Hampshire
Randall is the the data manager for America Votes New Hampshire. He came up through field starting as an organizer in Virginia and later becoming a regional in Michigan.
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.
Shannon Williams
Director of Talent and People Operations
National
Shannon Williams
Director of Talent and People Operations
National
Shannon is the Director of Talent and People Operations at America Votes. Shannon will be overseeing organization-wide talent management and professional development initiatives. She's previously held roles with Americans United for Change and Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Jay Williamson
Deputy Director
Michigan
Jay Williamson
Deputy Director
Michigan
Jay Williamson serves as the Michigan Deputy Director. She comes to America Votes after spending three years with NextGen America, working to get out the youth vote in Michigan. She loves to entertain and cook for friends and family.