@alexvotes2020 Alex has spent his career organizing for progressive causes and candidates. He has served on several high profile campaigns, including for Senators Kay Hagan and Claire McCaskill, and worked in an array of diverse communities ranging from rural North Carolina and Missouri, to Houston, Texas. He is passionate about electing progressive candidates to local, state, and federal offices through community organizing, and is also passionate about pugs, Thai food, and crazy socks.

 @AliciaTheStott Alicia got her start in campaign politics in 2016 as a Campaign Organizer in Las Vegas, and then went on to be Field Director for a successful, top-tier state senate race in Illinois in 2018. She received her B.A. in Political Science and B.A. in International Studies from the University of South Florida, her M.A. in International Affairs, Media, and Culture from The New School, and her M.F.A. in Game Design from New York University.

 @a_scourtes Anastasia began her career in politics as a teenaged Organizing Fellow for President Obama’s 2012 campaign. Most recently, she managed the competitive media operation at AL Media after working in various roles on campaigns around Illinois. Now, Anastasia is Deputy Data Director, helping to plan and analyze data-driven field programs. Anastasia received a B.S. in Economics and Political Communication from Northeastern University.

 @ImOnAVote Angel got her start in progressive politics working as a canvasser for LGBTQ equality on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign in Chicago. She soon worked her way up to Canvass Director and led the fundraising operation in Washington, DC. She has also worked to maximize membership and visibility for the Friends of the Chicago River. In her free time she skates for a local roller derby league.

 @akderakhshan Aryana got her start in politics in 2014 and has since organized and managed programs in South Carolina and North Carolina. She served in the Peace Corps in Timor-Leste, working with a local nongovernmental organization in community and economic development. Aryana earned her B.S. in Political Science and her B.A. in Economics from Clemson University.

 @bpowerhour Brendan has worked to elect progressive champions at all levels of government, starting as a field organizer with the coordinated campaign for Tammy Duckworth and Susana Mendoza in 2016. Since then, he has worked to support first time candidates in aldermanic, state legislative, and gubernatorial campaigns. He earned his B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Iowa.

 @IAmAVoter Brian has spent his career campaigning for Democrats and promoting progressive causes to ensure government represents the needs of all citizens. With a decade of political experience, he has worked within state government, held leadership roles in federal, state, and local campaigns, and established a record of success managing highly competitive campaigns for progressive and union-backed candidates in the Midwest. He received his B.A. in Political Science from DePaul University.

 @briana_brown_ Originally from Indiana, Briana has spent her career working on a variety of advocacy and electoral campaigns with a focus on increasing access to reproductive healthcare and electing pro-choice candidates. She previously served as Regional Field Director for John Gregg’s 2016 gubernatorial campaign in Indiana. Briana received her B.S in Anthropology and Gender Studies from Ball State University.

 @TheChrisGentry_ Chris began organizing in Maine in 2012 and has since then worked on Kay Hagan’s Senate race in 2014 and numerous down-ballot races in North Carolina. He coordinated training of country Democratic parties all across Western North Carolina. He joined PTP in 2018, flipping KS-03 and sending Sharice Davids to Congress. He is passionate about building a strong progressive movement with the skills to win elections. He earned his B.S. in Political Science from Appalachian State University.

 @danielanyiri_ Daniela is responsible for the planning and execution of PTP’s Fellows program. Daniela’s journey in activism began by organizing field in Congressional races where she took pride in generating the next wave of activists and organizers. She is passionate about creating tangible change in her community by expanding education opportunities, which will create a more equitable society for everyone. Daniela earned her B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Michigan State University.

 @darren_steptoe Darren began organizing in 2012 as an intern with President Obama’s re-election campaign. Since then, he has led field teams for statewide and municipal races in Texas and Florida. Darren is is a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award and Congressional Award and is passionate about building up volunteers who will one day become leaders in their community. He studied Theater Studies at Southern Methodist University and received his A.A. in Applied Arts from KD Conservatory in Dallas, TX.

 @DelayniDee Delayni started her political career in 2018 on the Marie Newman campaign for IL-03. She went on to become the Deputy Campaign Manager and later the Chief of Staff for Illinois State Representative Deb Conroy. Delayni received her B.A. in Political Science and English with a concentration in Media, Rhetorical, and Cultural Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

 @emilyriceptp Emily manages PTP’s fundraising programs and uses innovative, data-driven techniques to grow our grassroots supporter base and fund our campaigns nationwide. She started her political career registering voters in Chicago and has since worked as a field organizer, a fundraiser for Illinois Democrats up and down the ballot, and a member of PTP’s Data and Analytics team. Emily received her B.A. in Political Theory from Michigan State University.

 @EBailey1989 Ernest began his political career as a canvasser for The Working Families Party in his native state of Connecticut, where he quickly worked his way up to Field Manager and then Canvass Director. He has organized for SEIU and the American Federation of Teachers and served as District Director for PTP's program in Ohio's 12th Congressional District in 2018.

 @bygeorgemiller George Miller manages Progressive Turnout Project’s social media, keeping supporters up to date on our advocacy and field work. He worked to turn out millennial voters in Virginia’s 2017 elections and in Illinois’s most competitive Congressional races in 2018. He’s passionate about reaching progressive voters and telling PTP’s story, whether that’s with a well-timed tweet, an explainer blog post, or an animated gif. George earned his B.A. from Brown University.

 @JaclynPTP Jaclyn Murphy manages all operational and administrative tasks necessary to maintaining a growing business and supporting PTP’s staff and programs around the country. After working in campaigns across the country, she joined PTP in 2018 to work on the ground as District Director in IL-06, the district she was born in. Flipping that district reinforced the impact a strong ground game can have, and Jaclyn is eager to support PTP’s continued success from the administrative side. Jaclyn earned her B.A. from Michigan State University and her M.P.P. from Brown University.

 @kaitesque Kait has been framing political messages for over a decade. She began her career in Chicago politics in 2008 and has worked for the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Obama for America, Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential run, and numerous downballot races in Illinois. She received her BA in political science from the University of Illinois and her MPA in public policy from the London School of Economics.

 @kaylakfarhang Kayla started organizing on her college campus to support adjunct unionization and has since continued organizing in her community of Minneapolis, MN. She has experience in issue-based organizing and experience supporting progressive candidates' campaigns. In 2018, she worked for the Minnesota Youth Collective to increase youth voter turnout. For her, the most rewarding part of this work is training, coaching, and mentoring new leaders.

 @xaelleone Kevin got his introduction to politics with housing policy in Cambridge, MA. He grew up in San Diego, California, and enjoys looking at maps, using docked bikeshare, and rock climbing. Kevin holds an S.B. in Computer Science and a Master's in City Planning, both from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

 @shandrogynous Shannon drafts and sends press releases, builds and maintains press lists, and pitches stories to reporters. Shannon got their start as a campaign intern on a U.S. Senate race during the 2014 midterms and has been active in politics ever since. Previously, they worked with the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and the Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. Shannon holds a B.A. in Political Science and American Studies from DePaul University.

 @dada_deputy Spencer 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. Spencer enjoys biking around Chicago, shooting film photography, and listening to shoegaze. Spencer received their B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Chicago.

 @Tee_Tweets_ TaQuilla, a Chicago native, started her progressive work with Chicago Cares and the Playground Pilots initiative — a program that employed more than 100 Chicago high schoolers and provided safe, modern playgrounds to thousands of Chicago elementary students. TaQuilla earned a B.S. in Business for HR Management from Western Governors University. As an Operations Assistant, she supports the PTP staff and assists in administrative tasks.

 @ThisIsTramaine Tramaine began his career in Illinois politics in 2013 as a staffer in the House of Representatives. He has since worked on Chris Kennedy's gubernatorial campaign and as field director for the Illinois Senate Democrats, coordinating statewide petition drives. In 2018, he worked as deputy political director for Kwame Raoul's Attorney General campaign. For Tramaine, changing the lives of the people around him is the most rewarding part of his job.

 @whbiagi Will learned the value of face-to-face conversations in politics after working as an organizer in IL-10 in 2014. After honing his customer service and writing skills the past few years, he’s energized to join PTP for the most important election in American history. Originally from Chicago’s North Shore, Will owns a condo, writes and performs poems, and holds a B.A. in Spanish Literature from Carleton College.