About Us

Our Team

Alex Morgan

President

For 20 years, Alex Morgan has been rallying Democrats to vote, leading grassroots efforts for presidential, state, and local campaigns. In 2015, he partnered with Harry Pascal to launch Progressive Turnout Project and invest in innovative voter turnout initiatives. Under Alex’s leadership, PTP has hired and trained more than 7,000 field staff who have made more than 88 million voter contact attempts. He won’t stop until every eligible Democrat is empowered to exercise their right to vote.

Harry Pascal

Founder

Harry Pascal, Founder of Progressive Turnout Project, has served as Treasurer and Senior Advisor to some of the most high-profile congressional campaigns in the country. After spending more than 35 years as a practicing CPA, Harry began working in progressive politics, bringing his expertise to help campaigns strategically budget and fully support robust voter turnout programs. Harry received his B.B.A. from the University of Michigan and his M.S.T. from DePaul University.

Colleen Martin

Vice President, Political

Colleen Martin oversees all aspects of Progressive Turnout Project’s political programming, and is a co-founder of PTP’s Stop Republicans initiative. She got her start in Democratic politics as an intern for Senator Dick Durbin and has since worked her way up to managing and advising high profile campaigns and influencers across the country. Colleen received her B.A. in Political Science from Baylor University, winners of the 2021 Men’s NCAA Championship (Sic ‘Em Bears).

Dori

Deputy Director, Compliance and Finance

Dori returned home to the Midwest after completing her degree in sunny Florida. Before joining Progressive Turnout Project as our Deputy Director of Compliance and Finance — dealing with all things related to the FEC — she crunched numbers and built relationships in several respected, boutique environments. 

Emily

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Emily ensures that Progressive Turnout Project staff from coast to coast are paid and supported with benefits. She joined PTP with prior HR experience in global and local non-profit organizations. Beyond work, she can be found enjoying Lake Michigan or learning how to grow things. Emily is an alumna of Kalamazoo College and Iliff School of Theology.

John

Data And Analytics Director

John first started working in politics in high school, serving as an organizing fellow for then-Senator Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008. After attending Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas, John transitioned to the data and analytics space in 2014 and has since worked on a number of progressive campaigns across the country, including Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Hillary Clinton’s presidential bids.

Julio

Fellows Program Director

Julio got his start in politics as a Field Representative with PTP in 2016. In addition to learning the importance of personal conversations with voters, he experienced first-hand the profound impact of being supported along the way. This positive campaign work culture is what inspires Julio to continue in this work environment as the Fellows Program Director for the Campaign Fellows Program. 

Reid

Program Outreach Director

Reid co-founded Postcards to Swing States in 2019 after several years as a volunteer leader in grassroots organizing. Postcards to Swing States became part of PTP in 2021, and Reid left a career in corporate operations management to focus on empowering volunteers to rally Democrats to vote. Reid earned a BA in English and Economics from Washington University in St. Louis.

Sabrina

Deputy Data Director

Sabrina got started in progressive politics as a volunteer for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign. Before coming to PTP, they served as the Data and Content Manager at BallotReady. Sabrina enjoys biking around Chicago, shooting film photography, and listening to shoegaze. Sabrina received their B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Chicago.

You!

Fellows and Volunteers

We are recruiting Campaign Fellows to join targeted races in Virginia this fall to help determine control of the state legislature. Want to join us? Let us know you’re interested! If you’re not in Virginia, you can sign up to send Postcards to Swing States like Kentucky, Louisiana, and Virginia. For other opportunities, submit your resume to our Talent Bank and watch our jobs page!

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