Democracy Fund - Our People

Our People

We’re a team with diverse political opinions, extensive expertise, and the desire to create a more open and just democracy. Get to know our staff, board, and advisors below.

Staff and Leadership

Leadership

Joe Goldman

President
Laura Chambers

Chief Operating Officer

Lara Flint

Managing Director of Elections and Institutions
Tom Glaisyer

Managing Director of Program
Deepa Isac

General Counsel
Lauren Strayer

Managing Director of Communications and Network

Leadership Support

Tyneshia E. McCray

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
Viviana Pérez

Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Donata Secondo

Chief of Staff, Office of the President
Marit Vangrow

Executive Assistant, Office of the President

Elections Program

Heather Creek

Strategy and Learning Manager, Elections
Lindsay Daniels

Senior Director, Elections & Voting
Nia Jones

Program Assistant
Tammy Patrick

Senior Advisor, Elections
Stephanie Román

Program Manager, Elections
Freddie Salas

Program Assistant, Elections
Ebony West

Program Associate, Elections

Governance Program

Winny Chen

Strategy and Learning Manager, Governance
Rudy Mehrbani

Senior Director, Governance
Anne Morley

Program Associate, Governance
Sean Raymond

Program Associate, Governance
Nathaniel J Turner

Senior Program Associate, Governance

Public Square Program

Haneen Abu Al Neel

Program Associate, Digital Democracy Initiative
Angelica Das

Associate Director, Public Square Program
Teresa Gorman

Program Manager, Public Square
Claudia Mejia

Team Coordinator, Public Square Program
Christine Schmidt

Program Associate, Public Square
Erin Shields

Senior Program Associate, Public Square
Josh Stearns

Senior Director, Public Square
Lea Trusty

Senior Associate, Public Square
Paul Waters

Director, Digital Democracy Initiative

Just and Inclusive Society Special Project

Omayma El Ella

Project Associate, Just and Inclusive Society Project
Shuya Ohno

Associate Director, Just and Inclusive Society

Strategy Impact and Learning

Jeff Morshed

Senior Associate, Strategy, Impact, and Learning
Arslan Muradi

Program Associate, Strategy, Impact and Learning
Liz Ruedy

Director of Strategy, Impact, and Learning

Operations and People

Maritsa Bailey

Accounting Manager
Perry Brown

Director of People
Kareem Elsaadi

Law Clerk
Lise Woods Fink

Senior Advisor for Talent Acquisition
Dan Gurmankin

Grants Associate
Stephanie Krongos

Senior Staff Accountant
Danica Lee

Grants Associate
Abigail Liles

People Team Coordinator
Tyneshia E. McCray

Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer
Saa Andre Millimono

IT Administrator
Kelly Reed

Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Grants and Finance
Kalpana Simhan

Associate Director, Grants Management
Donna Stevens

Receptionist
Robin Thompson

Director of Finance
Margaret Yao

Senior Advisor for Leadership Development

Board of Directors

Pierre Omidyar

Founder and Chairman
Pat Christen

Board Member
Sarah Steven

Board Member

Current Openings

Democracy Fund is working to build a diverse team of people who are passionate about making American democracy more open and just. As we build our teams, we seek out those who will bring creative approaches to their work, are open to new ideas, and work best in a collaborative environment. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Managing Director of Movements & Media

Democracy Fund is seeking a mature, dynamic leader to be our first Managing Director of Movements & Media to oversee our Just & Inclusive Society…
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IT Associate

Democracy Fund seeks to hire an energetic Information Technology (IT) Associate, with a “hospitality first” mindset, to support the organization’s IT operations.
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Team Coordinator, Just & Inclusive Society

The Team Coordinator provides high-level administrative and program support to the Just & Inclusive Society team.
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Sr. Associate, Elections & Voting

The Senior Associate will lead the Elections & Voting Program’s work on how to reduce or stop the current attacks on our election system and…
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Development Manager, Partnerships (E & I)

Democracy Fund is seeking a Development Manager to join the Philanthropic Partnerships team to manage a fundraising and partnership development portfolio that supports our Elections…
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Development Manager, Partnerships (M & M)

Democracy Fund is seeking a Development Manager to join the Philanthropic Partnerships team to manage a fundraising and partnership development portfolio that supports our Public…
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Associate Director, Governance Program

The Associate Director of the Governance Program will help lead and strengthen the program's initiatives that aim to prevent, and hold government accountable for, abuses…
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Associate Director, Elections & Voting

The Associate Director will help lead and strengthen the Elections & Voting Program’s work to create a more equitable and accessible election system and empower…
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Communications Coordinator

Democracy Fund is seeking a curious self-starter eager to support the expansion of the organization’s influence, reach, and brand in service of our mission and…
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Elections Program Intern (Fall 2022)

The Elections Program focuses on increasing voting power for communities of color, supporting a resilient election system, and ensuring the views and votes of the…
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Governance Program Intern (Fall 2022)

The Governance Program seeks to achieve representative and accountable governing institutions that are responsive to the public, especially those who have faced significant structural barriers…
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Just & Inclusive Society Graduate Research Intern (Fall 2022)

To systematically shift the balance of power in the ongoing contest over whether we should be an inclusive, multi-racial democracy, the Just and Inclusive Society…
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Just & Inclusive Society Undergraduate Research Intern (Fall 2022)

To systematically shift the balance of power in the ongoing contest over whether we should be an inclusive, multi-racial democracy, the Just and Inclusive Society…
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Operations Team Intern (Fall 2022)

The Operations Intern provides high-level administrative support to Democracy Fund’s full Operations Team.
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Public Square Program Intern (Fall 2022)

The Public Square Program focuses on vibrant media and citizen engagement by supporting innovations and institutions that help people better understand and participate in the…
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