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
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Joe Goldman
President and Board Member -
Laura Chambers
Chief Operating Officer
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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
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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
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Ben Chang
Senior Associate, Elections and Voting -
Heather Creek
Strategy and Learning Manager, Elections and Voting -
Lindsay Daniels
Senior Director, Elections and Voting -
Janet Hernández
Associate Director, Elections and Voting -
Nia Jones
Program Assistant, Elections and Voting -
Stephanie Román
Program Manager, Elections and Voting -
Freddie Salas
Program Assistant, Elections and Voting
Governance Program
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Winny Chen
Associate Director, Governance -
Rudy Mehrbani
Senior Director, Governance -
Anne Morley
Program Associate, Governance -
Sean Raymond
Senior Associate, Governance -
Nathaniel J Turner
Manager, Governance
Public Square Program
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Haneen Abu Al Neel
Program Associate, Digital Democracy Initiative -
Angelica Das
Associate Director, Public Square Program -
Teresa Gorman
Program Manager, Public Square -
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
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Omayma El Ella
Senior Associate, Just and Inclusive Society -
Nora Hakizimana
Program Associate, Just and Inclusive Society -
Jeff Morshed
Program Strategy and Learning Manager (PSLM), JIS -
Shuya Ohno
Director, Just and Inclusive Society -
Isabella Oliver
Team Coordinator, Just and Inclusive Society
Strategy Impact and Learning
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Arslan Muradi
Program Associate, Strategy, Impact and Learning -
Liz Ruedy
Director of Strategy, Impact, and Learning
Communications and Network
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Meredith Bird
Senior Digital Communications Associate -
Robert Griffin
Associate Director, Research -
Anna Kegler
Manager, Content and Storytelling -
Charlie Lobeck
Partnerships Associate -
Gabriela Philo
Development Manager, Elections and Institutions -
Hannah Rimar
Associate Director, Communications -
Jahmila Roberts
Development Manager, Movements and Media -
Najma Roberts
Senior Director, Communications and Equity -
Rebecca Stewart
External Communications Manager
Operations and People
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Maritsa Bailey
Accounting Manager -
Perry Brown
Senior 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
HR Generalist -
Andrés Marcuse-González
Recruiter -
Saa Andre Millimono
IT Administrator -
Kelly Reed
Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Grants and Finance -
Kalpana Simhan
Director, Grants Management -
Donna Stevens
Receptionist -
Robin Thompson
Senior Director of Finance -
Margaret Yao
Senior Advisor for Leadership Development
Board of Directors
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Pat Christen
Board Chair -
Joe Goldman
President and Board Member -
Sarah Steven
Board Member
Founder
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Pierre Omidyar
Founder
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.
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Grants Associate
Democracy Fund is looking for an organized, collaborative person with an eye for detail to join our team as a grants associate.Read and apply -
Partnerships Coordinator
Democracy Fund is seeking someone who loves working in a fast-paced, mission-driven, entrepreneurial environment.Read and apply -
Research Associate
The Research team is seeking a highly motivated and skilled research associate to support the work of the associate research director.Read and apply -
Program Associate, Governance
The Program Associate will provide high-level support for a portfolio of grants to organizations working to hold government accountable for abuses of power, protect the…Read and apply -
Program Associate, Elections & Voting
The Program Associate will support special projects within the Elections & Voting Program’s work to create a more equitable election system and empower communities to…Read and apply