NOI Summer Campaign Boot Camp Class of 2007

Gregory (Greg) Buckland (MA)
Originally from the Boston area, I have spent the last 6 years getting an undergraduate degree, working the 2006 midterm elections, and traveling through South America. From 2001 to 2006, I worked on a Bachelors of Arts in Neurobiology from Harvard. I spent a semester off in the fall of 2003 in the wilderness with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) based in Wyoming. I took another semester in the fall of 2005 to work full time toward the completion of my senior thesis studying the visual system in Zebrafish. After graduating in June 2006 I took some time to travel and relax before diving into the 2006 election cycle. I volunteered for Tammy Duckworth (candidate for US Congress in Illinois) and Deval Patrick (now governor of Massachusetts) before taking a full time job for the closing months of the elections as a field organizer for (now US Senator) Sheldon Whitehouse and the Rhode Island Democratic Party. Feeling grateful for having been a part of such a historic election and moment of change for the US, I left for a 7 month journey through South America. During travels through Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia, I have studied Spanish language, Latin-American culture and history, and worked on a couple of organic farms learning alternative agriculture methods. I'm returning to Boston in late June looking forward to NOI's summer bootcamp and jumping into the 2008 campaign series with both feet.
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Christopher Burks (NC)
Chris Burks is a 2007 graduate of Davidson College with a B.A. in Political Science. He has served in political roles around the country; including working with the Edwards ’08 campaign. Chris credits the inspiration to be involved in politics to Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine who integrated his high school 50 years ago. Chris also writes a sports/politics blog called The Razorback. Chris is originally from Little Rock, AR and claims to “bleed University of Arkansas Razorback Red.”
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Cheryl Catlin (OH)
I work for myself as a freelance graphic/web designer. I have over twenty years’ experience coordinating print, presentation, exhibit and web design projects - from concept development through the design and production stages. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments, on multiple projects for a wide variety of clients. Experienced instructor of a variety of computer related, graphic and web design courses. I consider myself a Progressive Democrat that is very concerned about social issues, education, jobs for Americans, healthcare, environmental issues, financial accountability and transparency within the government and ending the war with Iraq.
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Nithin Coca (KS)
I was born in California to two loving parents of Indian origin, and when I was six we moved to Kansas City, which would in time become my home. I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2005 with a degree in Communication, and I decided to spend my next year traveling around the world. For 13 months I went from Italy to Japan, and in between I taught English in rural Thailand, worked at an orphanage in Nepal, and learned from the people I met about what our modern world is truly like, and how it is changing so quickly. Now, back home in the US, I hope to take the skills I've learned and help America take its rightful place as a leader in our changing world.
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Allen Combs (MD)
I am a native of Washington, DC and currently live in Bethesda, Maryland. During the 2006 election cycle I worked in the finance department of Keith Ellison’s successful campaign for U.S. Congress (MN-5). I recent earned a B.A. in Economics from Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota where I was active in the progressive community on campus and played four years of varsity baseball. In my spare time I enjoy reading about history and politics.
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Sean Conway (VA)
I am a 25-year-old first year law student at George Washington University. A graduate of the College of William and Mary, I got involved in politics on the local level by interning with my Town Supervisor’s Office during summers while in college. Upon graduation, I interned on Capitol Hill briefly before accepting a job with Janet Langhart Cohen, the wife of Former Clinton Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen. I spent 8 months with Langhart Communications as Project Manager before returning to Capitol Hill as a Legislative Aide to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. I spent two-plus years in Senator Clinton’s Office before leaving this past November to concentrate on my studies at George Washington University Law School. I will be a legal intern this summer with Hillary Clinton for President. I am currently planning on taking off my fall semester of 2008 in order to work a House or Senate campaign from May of 2008 through the election.
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Will Cubbison (NC)
I have been an avid news junkie for most of my life, and have been involved in campaigns since high school. I recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in political science. I was a transfer student, spending two years studying Philosophy at St Johns College in Annapolis, Maryland. In addition to school and campaign work I blog extensively, and have spent much of this year on an online effort to draft Representative Brad Miller to run against Senator Elizabeth Dole.
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Demond Drummer (IL)
Demond Drummer has experience working in a wide variety of campaigns, including a school board election in Atlanta’s inner city and a congressional election in Chicago’s west suburbs. While at Morehouse College, Demond led efforts to register and mobilize 500 new voters on campus, resulting in a twofold increase in voter turnout in the college’s precinct. He also served a term as president of the Morehouse College Chapter of the NAACP; under his leadership, the chapter was named College Chapter of the Year for the Southeast Region. Demond’s professional experience includes working as a legislative intern for Georgia State Representative Earnest Williams, a constituent affairs intern in the district office of Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, and an analyst at the Congressional Research Service. Currently, Demond is pursuing a Master of Divinity at the University of Chicago. He works part time coordinating a youth civic education program for the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
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Stephen Ekema-Agbaw (PA)
I am a recent graduate of Lafayette College where I majored in political science, with a minor in philosophy. While at Lafayette College I was a member of the track and field team, of which I was named captain in my senior season, as well as many other clubs and organizations that I have listed on my resume. I was very fortunate in my senior year to be afforded the opportunity to participate in the Easton, PA community where I went to school. I was able to work in the community as an employee of Gap Inc. as well as volunteer my services with the Boys and Girls club, an endeavor I found most rewarding. However, it was during this time that I realized the extent to which I was a, self-titled, “campaign junkie.” Working for the democratic party of Easton, PA, as well as for democrat Michael Fleck’s campaign for Easton mayor, opened my eyes to the excitement and hardship that is political campaigning. Personally I hope to eventually go to law school and continue pursuing higher education with the goal of someday going back to my ancestral country of Cameroon, Africa and helping the people by changing the political system.
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Jamie Epstein (KS)
Jamie Epstein will be graduating this December from the University of Kansas with a BA in Political Science. She is currently serving as President of Kansas Young Democrats and Deputy Director of the Midwest Region of Young Democrats of America. Jamie has taken an active role in Kansas politics ranging from the local to state-wide. She offers a unique perspective, having been 18 when her name first appeared on a ballot. Most of her experience comes from working with the minority opinion in a state, as Kansas is very Republican. Jamie has learned how to phrase things as needed to ensure that the majority will take into consideration a liberal view.
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Celeste Faison (AL)
Celeste is the co-director of Project FAME, an in-school and after school enrichment program for at risk youth. Prior to her current position, she was the national training director for the League of Young Voters and coordinated summer camp for 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement. In 2003, Celeste relocated to Selma, Alabama as program director of the Black Arts and Culture Center (BBACC). In Selma, she joined a crew of kindred spirits who worked on multiple entrepreneurial projects. The most successful being the Honey Comb Hideout, a teen club. The crew established Selma’s only teen club because there were so many shootings in the 18+ clubs. The crew wanted to create a space for young people to party with out angry drunken adults. In May, 2004, Celeste returned to City College. She rejoined Action for Community Empowerment as director of their voter registration/ education drive, Putting Out the Word to Exercise our Rights (POWER). Desiring to make a greater impact in the 2004 elections Celeste attended Smack Down 2004 and got turned on by League of Young Voters. She joined staff as their National Training Director and Informal Affiliates Coordinator. Celeste is an entrepreneur. To quote Jay-Z, “She’s a hustler!” She founded Celestial Healings, a holistic company that produces organic skin care products and homemade vegetarian cuisine. Celeste serves on JUSTBE’s board of directors and Ruckus’ training advisory board.
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Sarah Farhadian (NY)
Sarah Farhadian is originally from Port Washington, New York, and is currently living in Washington, DC. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brandeis University with a degree in Politics as well as Latin American and Latino Studies, and minors in Spanish and Legal Studies. While at Brandeis, Sarah was president and founder of the first college chapter of Women Under Forty Political Action Committee, and founder of Brandeis Students for Hillary. In addition to her strong and consistent work on behalf of progressive candidates, Sarah has held a wide variety of internships dealing with each branch of the federal government, including an internship on Capitol Hill with Senator Clinton and at the US Department of State Embassy in Santiago, Chile. While at the US Embassy in Santiago, Chile, she initiated and organized the “Youth Summit on Challenges for the Next Generation,” whose student participants included Americans studying abroad in Chile, and the “Top 100 Young Leaders in Chile,” (named as such by prestigious Chilean newspaper El Mercurio). In addition to Chile, Sarah has visited many other countries outside of the US, including Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, England, France, Grenada, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Spain, and Uruguay. When Sarah's not busy interning, she kick boxes, creates ceramics, and travels.
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Mark Gaffney (OH)
Mark Gaffney is a 2007 grad of Ohio University. During his college years, Mark has volunteered for every campaign opportunity in his area. From the 2004 and 2005, Mark ran innovative student organizing efforts on his campus, earning consistent landslide victories for Democratic candidates and progressive issues. A passionate advocate of youth organizing, Mark led the team to resurrect the long-abandoned Ohio College Democrats statewide federation. Mark served as president of that organization during the 2006 mid-term elections, and in that role coordinated an out-of-state student invasion of central Ohio congressional races during the final weekend of the campaign; 70 students from Missouri, New York, DC, and elsewhere participated. Currently, Mark serves as a volunteer writer for two blogs of national student outreach campaigns, and he is ready to begin a meaningful career in progressive organizing.
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Sean Gallegos (WA)
Former Candidate for the Washington State House of Representatives. Graduate Eastern Washington University. Member M.E.Ch.A, Washington State Democratic Party, Washington State Hispanic Latino Caucus, Young Democrats of Washington State, Washington State Democratic Affirmative Action Committee. Sean has spoken at conferences crossed the west on issues from Immigration, Affirmative Action, Responsible Energy Production, and The Constitution.
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Anne Gepford (KS)
A Kansas City native, Anne Gepford just graduated with bachelor’s degrees in advertising and political science from Texas Tech University. Experience on the Moore for Congress campaign in the summer of 2006 ignited a passion for progressive politics and thirst for more knowledge about political consulting and the inner workings of campaigns. During her time at Texas Tech, she was a leader and member of the Student Government Association, Mortar Board, the Association for Women in Communications and Alpha Delta Pi.
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Julielyn Gibbons (MI)
Struck with a particularly severe case of Crohn's Disease at the age of 14, I discovered progressive activism as a means of helping others and myself. Despite over 70 hospitalizations and 35 surgeries in the last 13 years, I have overcome my illness to discover my life's role as progressive advocate for others. By hard work and determination, I graduated high school with the rest of my class in 1998, and went on to college, despite my poor health. I studied Interpersonal Communication and Political Science. While I have had to leave college temporarily in order to maintain my health insurance, I have turned my life's experience into a role of serving Michigan's citizens through online activism. Besides contributing regularly on three political blogs here in Michigan, I provide a face to Michigan's progressive blogging community. I am constantly looking to improve relations between the Netroots and the rest of the state, whether it's at a DFA Meeting, local club event, or on my weekly radio segment. I look forward to being able to better serve Michigan and it's people through a long career in progressive online activism.
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Apollo Gonzales (DC)
After spending 10 years in the corporate work force, I decided that there had to be more to making a difference in the world than earning a paycheck. I spent the next several years working for companies with socially responsible agendas and missions. I soon discovered that making a difference required more than an idealists mission statement, it required action. In 2003, I decided to attend college in attempt to better understand social justice and the political system, and in 2007 I became the first member of my family to earn a college degree. Combined with my leadership and technology experience, my degree in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics and Government serves to make me an outstanding candidate for organizations that are unafraid to leverage the dynamic nature of the Internet and social networking to organize and to make a difference.
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Matt Gross (TN)
Single, White Male, Nonsmoker seeks Energetic Campaign for Good Times, Money -- I am currently a PhD student in Political Science at the University of Tennessee. Recently, I was elected Chairman of my county’s Democratic Party, and I am currently the youngest Democratic chairman in the state of Tennessee. I have worked on four campaigns and have volunteered on several others. I hope to use the knowledge I obtain from NOI’s training to benefit my county party. I also aspire to work for a statewide race in the next election cycle, something I have not done in the past. My long-term career goals are to teach at the college level and eventually run for office.
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Margaret Hansbrough (MO)
Summing up who I think I am in a paragraph is impossible but hopefully I can at least get across a few things. As cynical as times like these can make me I firmly believe in the democratic political process as a fundamental part of social change and progress on a local and global level. This is why I want to be a part of this campaign season in particular because for the first time in my life I don’t have anything tying me down and I feel confident in my knowledge, skills, and talents as a political organizer so much so that I know I will be useful to any campaign that I join. Politics is not a game or a competitive thing for me. Its about the lives of people I know and love and the lives of people I have yet to meet or may never meet but whom I am connected to because we are all apart of the same creation. I take elections and the process in general very personally but I know that a professional and calculated approach is needed at all times to win and to effect change. Passion and humor are two of the more overwhelming characteristics that people observe in me and they are how I best connect to people. Every effort I make towards social change is out of a desire to serve my family, friends, fellow citizens, and first and foremost God and all the ways God manifests on this Earth.
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Elizabeth Heavener (VA)
I am a young woman with big dreams, deep passion and lots of energy. I was born outside Philadelphia into a Mennonite family that is deeply rooted in the traditions of the religion. I am outgoing, love a good debate and am very comfortable speaking in front of crowds. Playing eleven years on field hockey teams has taught me the importance of teamwork and how rewarding shared accomplishments can be. I love traveling, meeting people, and learning about their lives while sharing pieces of my own life journey. Living for eight weeks in a rural village in Honduras while working with malnourished children was the greatest challenge I have faced. It was also the most rewarding experience of my life. I am always ready for an adventure and have often taken calculated risks. I have high morals; and when I chose to stand behind something, I wholeheartedly do so. My departure from undergraduate studies was highlighted by my student commencement speech to an audience of over 4,000 people. Politics is my passion. The result of the upcoming election will have a profound impact on the United States and the international community, and I look forward to participating in this process!
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Janine Heiser (OH)
For my most I my life I lived in a medium-sized town in North Carolina. I’m a 22-year-old woman, about to graduate from college and ready to go anywhere, meet anyone, and take any challenge on. Being upset and dissatisfied with the current state of America, I became fascinated with American Politics my freshman year of college. Believing that I could help to bring about progressive change, I’ve spent of the majority of the last four years either studying and writing about public policy and campaigns and elections, or getting experience in the field of American Politics by working at various internships and working on the campaign trail. In my free time, I like to build fix and repair bicycles, go for long runs, cook delicious treats for friends and enjoy the outdoors.
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Betsy Hoover (DC)
I grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the oldest of four children. I enjoyed a sheltered childhood in a small suburb of the city, but by high school was ready to get out a see a bit more of the world. I attended Dominican High School, a unique, diverse, college prepartory school in Whitefish Bay. There, I was involved in student government, campus ministry, and inner city service opportunities that were formative in shaping my world view. As a senior, I was student body president, had leads in the school plays, and had helped start an urban garden in inner city Milwaukee. During the summers of my high school years, I was a camp counselor at YMCA Camp Minikani. As a participant in their leadership training program, I had three years of intense leadership experience in a residential camp setting. I attended college at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Upon acceptance, I was awarded the Service Fellowship which required 10 hours of community service each week throughout my college career. This integrated my college experience with larger community engagement, making grassroots empowerment an important part of my college experience. In addition, I had the opportunity to study in both Rome, Italy and Kumasi, Ghana during my undergraduate education. I was involved in organizing service opportunities, planning retreats and other reflection programs on campus, and furthering students' understanding of social justice. After college, I was excited and passionate about moving to Washington, DC to explore how I could integrate a message of peace and justice into political work.. I have spent the past year living in intentional community as a Sojourners intern here in D.C. As a development intern, I have learned about fundraising and budget issues of non-profits which has increased my understanding of the challenges of managing a non-profit organization. I have also continued to engage in organizing opportunities when they are available. At this point, I am passionate about empowering the public to make a difference because they have the chance to do so. I am anxiously anticipating my next step.
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Rebecca Hyman (WA)
Rebecca Hyman- 2005 graduate of Indiana University, where she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Jewish Studies. Her prior experience includes interning for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in London, England where the highlight of her experience was working with a Member of Parliament plan an anti- war conference. She recently completed a fellowship with the Institute for a Democratic Future based in Washington State. Volunteer experiences include serving on the King County Municipal League's Candidate Evaluation Steering Committee and helping to rebuild New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina.
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Jeremy Jansen (WI)
A recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Jeremy is currently eager to use and develop his skills as an organizer. Throughout his undergraduate career, he dedicated himself to progressive politics, working on a diverse array of issues and campaigns. These issues include anti-war advocacy, increasing the state minimum wage, working against a reinstitution of the death penalty. and gay marriage ban. Jeremy is a proud member of the NOI's graduating class of 2007 and looks forward to utilizing the skills NOI has given him the opportunity to learn.
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Cory Kalanick (MT)
Cory Kalanick is a recent graduate of Boston University, where he focused primarily on twentieth century American political history. With his Montana roots, Cory is a major believer in Western progressive politics. He has been active in Democratic politics since high school and has served in many capacities from phone bank coordinator in the Montana Democratic Party to intern on the Kerry campaign. In the spring of 2006, Cory worked in the British House of Commons for a backbench Labour Member of Parliament, and last summer, served as a finance assistant for the Jon Tester for Senate campaign. Since graduation, he has moved back home to Montana where he works as Deputy Finance Director on the Bill Kennedy for Congress campaign and plans to marry his high school sweetheart in August.
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Erin Kenzie (CO)
After growing up in Michigan and earning a BA in Philosophy and Psychology, Erin moved to rural Colorado to work as an AmeriCorps volunteer at a homeless shelter. She fell in love with the mountains and decided to stay in the same small town to work in the field of youth violence prevention and mediation. She is an active member of SustainUS, a youth-run volunteer organization dedicated to sustainable development. For the past two years, she has helped coordinate the SustainUS Agents of Change program, which brings delegations of young people to the United Nations to advocate for just and forward-looking international policies related to sustainable and social development. Within the United States, she has campaigned against legislation to limit the rights of the LGBT community and worked to expand the capacity of progressive youth organizations.
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Kenny Ketner (TX)
I was born and raised in Lubbock, TX. I did well through high school in Lubbock and went to college in Chicago. In 2003 I graduated and returned home to begin my career as a programmer. I have grown more and more active politically since returning home. I view my political activism as service to my country and as a way to strengthen my hometown.
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Darci Larsen (UT)
Darci was born and raised on a farm in northern Utah. She's the oldest of four children and spent her childhood planning a future full of skyrises, glamour, and power. She earned her degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University in 2006. While in school, she interned in the Washington, D.C. office of Senator Mike Crapo, which merely whetted her insatiable appetite for both that most grand of cities and for national politics, and was active in the BYU Democrats. In 2006 she worked as the communications director/data manager/volunteer coordinator for the Burridge for U.S. Congress campaign in Utah's third district. She has remained active in the State Democratic Party as well as in the Salt Lake County and Utah County Democratic Parties. In 2007 she was a lobbyist intern during Utah legislative session, and in that role learned from the best in the business just exactly what progressive causes in Utah are doing wrong and how to fix their tactics. Darci adores gay men and is devoted to securing equal rights for the gay and lesbian community. In early 2007 she was invited to join the steering committee of the Utah chapter of the Human Rights Campaign, an opportunity she eagerly accepted. She continues to serve on the board as the Membership co-chair, and just finished planning the HRC's involvement in Utah Pride 2007, as well as the Utah stop on the True Colors Tour. She also serves as the webchick for the Utah Stonewall Democrats, building and maintaining their website at http://www.utahstonewalldemocrats.org.
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Matt Latham (OK)
Matt Latham was raised in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, a rural town just outside of Oklahoma City. He received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma in May of 2007. Matt has worked on several campaigns including Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry, Norman Mayor Cindy Rosenthal and several state legislative races. Matt has also started his own PAC in Oklahoma called Citizens for a Better Tomorrow which in 2007 was instrumental in the passage of a ballot initiative and increasing voter turnout in Norman. In his spare time, Matt plays tennis, soccer and video games. He also has a dog named Shelby. Matt is an avid Oklahoma Sooners sports fan.
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Ali Latifi (CA)
When I was born in Kabul my world was in the midst of what were supposed to be chic political upheavals – the Russians in Afghanistan and the Ayatollah in Iran, instead revolution gave way to regret. Since then I've only heard stories of a homeland I had to flee at the age of three. Twenty one years later and not much has changed, but now I spend my days trying to figure out the world and its web of political games. I live in world of western/eastern (whatever that means) dichotomies. I wouldn't support the Shah but I wouldn't welcome the Ayatollah with open arms either. What's a politically progressive but culturally-grounded Afghan to do? The best answer I could come up with is to work in solidarity, so that’s what I did. In acts of solidarity I spoke out against the war in Iraq throughout the streets of San Francisco, attended and photographically documented the May 2006 “day without immigrants” march in Santa Cruz, worked on graphic and web design for the Reelwork Labor Film Festival in Santa Cruz, and I decided to use my media savvy to help the Center for Asian American Media create a website that fosters interactivity and engagement from their audience.
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Samantha MacDonald (SD)
Samantha MacDonald is a progressive political media enthusiast from the Midwest. After growing up in a family of political science majors she vowed never to become involved in government, but fate had other plans. Samantha spent the last four years studying political science and media at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN and has pursued as many internships in progressive politics as humanly possible. Her proudest accomplishment to date is serving as deputy press secretary on a gubernatorial campaign in South Dakota during the 2006 election cycle. Samantha is interested in working with both paid and unpaid campaign media and she hopes to one day have her own political consulting firm. Aside from campaigning for the common good, Samantha’s hobbies include singing opera arias, studying modern dance, and writing poetry.
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Ian Magruder (CA)
Ian became involved in politics after the 2000 election. Since then, he has volunteered for the Howard Dean, John Kerry, and Steve Westly campaigns. He is a member of Infallibull Productions, a teen film company, which made many documentaries and advertisements that have been purchased by the San Francisco based television network Current TV. Earlier this year, Ian co-created the progressive political blog Got Democracy with his friend Barak Wouk. He is also currently Vice President of the Cabrillo College Student Senate and President of the Cabrillo College Democrats.
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Nirmal Mankani (MI)
Nirmal Mankani is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he studied Political Science and Statistics. During his time at U of M, Nirmal was the Secretary-General of the campus Model United Nations organization and volunteered for a variety of local and statewide political campaigns. Nirmal is also active in the Michigan netroots, where he serves as a contributing editor to the statewide blog Michigan Liberal. He is currently working on the Dreams Across America online campaign.
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Jemma McPherson (MA)
I graduated from Wellesley in 2006, where I majored in American History and Art History. I spent my third year at University College London, where I studied History and Art Conservation. While in London, I worked at Amnesty International UK, which led me to write a history thesis on the death penalty, judicial power and social activism in MA in the 1840s when I returned to Wellesley. I currently work in research as the Assistant to the Director at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the Kennedy School of Government. I am interested in executive power and American presidential politics - I would like to be a speechwriter or a press secretary.
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Jonathan Mendelson (NY)
Jonathan, from Rochester, NY, first became involved in politics during the 2004 campaign. As an undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon University, in Pittsburgh, PA, he founded a College Democrats organization that registered over 350 voters and implemented an extensive and highly successful student GOTV program. He also attended Carnegie Mellon for his Master’s in Public Policy and Management at the Heinz School. In addition to politics, he is interested in technology, most recently employing mapping technology for political campaigns in his spare time.
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Annette Metten (CA)
My name is Annette Metten, and I am a recent graduate of Chapman University. I graduated magna cum laude with a major in psychology. In college, I devoted my time between, academics, campus activities, and helping the community. I earned a place on the Provost’s List for eight consecutive semesters and was a member of the Psychology Honor Society, the National Honor Society, and the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, of which I was an officer. I spent six months studying abroad in Paris and also traveled to Mexico to volunteer at an Orphanage. Additionally, I was a member of the Chapman Young Democrats and the Orange County Young Democrats, which enabled me to assist Planned Parenthood in campaigning against two propositions for the past few years. This experience was one of the most rewarding of my college career and has instilled a desire in me to continue working in this arena. I am a passionate individual, dedicated to changing the world. I am especially devoted to issues concerning women and the environment. I have excellent communication and organizational skills, and I am always interested in gaining new experience.
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Eric Mosinger (MO)
Eric Mosinger was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1984 and moved to St. Louis, Missouri in 1993. He modeled his political consciousness after his parents' commitment to social justice and environmentalism. Eric began to write about his political views in high school, and continued to search for effective ways to communicate these principles and to influence wider audiences. Halfway through college, his interest in progressive blogging led him to consider a political career. He learned to speak Spanish fluently while living in Latin America, and participated in a democratization and civil rights project in the Dominican Republic. Eric graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut in May of 2007 and holds a bachelor's degree in history and anthropology.
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Neil Nagraj (NY)
For the past two years, I've worked in the Interactive Department at an advertising agency in Manhattan. Previously, I was employed by the South Carolina Democratic Party. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, where I earned a BA in Political and Social Thought. My thesis research focused on the role of religion in public life, specifically the constitutionality of federal funding for faith-based charities. After graduating in 2002, I enrolled in Georgetown University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, earning an MA in American Politics with a minor in Political Theory. I'm an avid reader, music enthusiast, fly fisherman, and fiercely proud Virginian.
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Harry Neack (KY)
Harry Neack graduated this past May magna cum laude from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Political Science. At UK, he was a member of the Honors Program and was one of twelve 2007 Gaines Center for the Humanities Fellows. Harry attended the Candidate Training Program at Northern Kentucky University’s Public Leadership Institute, directed by Roxanne Qualls, former three-term mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. Harry’s campaign experience includes two stints working for the Fayette County Democratic Party (Lexington, Kentucky) and an internship for Jonathan Miller’s 2003 re-election campaign for Kentucky State Treasurer. Additionally, Harry served as the College Club Coordinator for the Fayette County Young Democrats and as Co-Chair of the College Democrats of Kentucky State Federation. Harry’s future plans include earning an MA in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University and helping fellow progressives restore America to strong Democratic values. An avid cyclist, Harry reads and writes spy stories, loves anything Star Wars and is a lifelong UK Wildcats men’s basketball fan.
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Brenna Norton (CA)
I just graduated from Scripps College with a degree in Political Science and International Relations and a minor in History. I am passionate about working on issues dealing with social justice, inequality, energy and environmental concerns among many others, and am thus pursuing a career in the public service or NGO/ non-profit arena. Over the past four years I have been involved in numerous campus and community organizations and have interned with Progressive Majority, Free Press, the office of Senator Dianne Feinstein, and spent a semester at George Washington’s Semester in Washington Program. I spent the past year writing my senior thesis, on new legislation appearing in the US and UK which would make Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandatory.
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Clayton Ollarvia (IL)
My Name is Clayton Ollarvia, senior political science major with a concentration on political philosophy, from Chicago IL. I was raised to believe that if nothing else a man has only two things, his name and his word, this statement has helped to define my life in many ways. As a child I was primarily brought up by my Mother, who has instilled in me the belief that I can do anything that I set my mind to. As a collegiate student I am involved in many campus organizations. I am a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., also a member of NAACP, and National Forensic League.
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Nikki Paschal (CA)
Nikki has nearly a decade of experience serving progressive elected officials at the federal, state and local levels. After completing the New Organizing Institute’s “boot camp,” Nikki hopes to combine the new skills she has learned with her experience in communications and public policy to work for a progressive candidate or organization. Nikki received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley and recently completed her master’s in Public Policy and Administration at California State University, Sacramento.
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Catherine (Kate) Rauseo (MA)
I am currently a senior at Providence College and I will soon graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Social Science. I am interested in the media aspect of politics, and this program sounds like a wonderful opportunity to learn more about this field. In preparation for a career the media industry I have gained ample experience at the College level. I have recently helped to launch a student run television station at Providence College, PCTV 52. In addition to the work I completed in order to gain the College’s approval of the station, I am now charged with directing the station’s News Department which includes a “News Show” for which I produce, write, and report. I have also gained experience in the local broadcast field through an internship with WPRI WNAC-TV in East Providence. As a News Intern during the spring of 2006 I was given first hand experience in the field as I was frequently sent out to accompany photographers in conducting interviews and gaining background information and footage for the evening broadcast. I returned to WPRI this spring as an intern for the station’s consumer affairs and investigative reporter. I also act as a Communications Intern for the Diocese of Providence’s Offices of Communications and Telecommunications. There, I assist the Director of Public Relations with writing press releases and news advisories, I edit tape to air on the Catholic Cable Channel, and I write for the Diocesan newspaper, The Visitor. I also write for the College’s student newspaper, The Cowl, alumni newspaper, The Digest, and faculty newspaper, The Spectrum.
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Jerimee Richir (NC)
Jerimee Richir spent his early years living in Caroline County, Virginia. Jerimee attended the College of William and Mary and in 2002 received a Bachelor's of Philosophy. Jerimee's interest in social justice and politics was well received at William and Mary, where he was a founding member of several community organizing groups and ran a weekly radio show on world politics. After leaving William and Mary, Jerimee was trained as a field organizer with the Prince George County office of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). In 2004, wanting to take on the challenge of a battleground state in a crucial presidential election, he moved to Florida to assist ACORN's historic ballot initiative to raise the state's minimum wage. After having successfully raised Florida's minimum wage, Richir took on the challenge of building new offices in Charlotte and Raleigh. After having helped working class NC ACORN members to build their statewide organization to include over 3,000 families, he left to pursue online organizing. Richir was hired by the North Carolina Democratic Party to serve as their Online Communications Director in March of this year. He now serves the party by developing online platforms to advance progressive goals.
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Ryan Roach (MA)
I consider my self to be a rational and fair-minded progressive that is politically astute, active, and engaged. I am the product of a very proud ethnic family in Massachusetts. I’m a recent graduate of the University of New Haven majoring in Political Science. While at the University of New Haven, I founded and organized the University of New Haven College Democrats. I have a profound interest in the process of campaigns and campaign politics due to the impact they may have on such things as Unions, Laws, and the average Middle Class Family, for good or bad. As I embark on a career in Political Campaigns and Public Service, I will not hesitate to work with those on the other side of the political spectrum in order to get things done. My commitment to progressive values will continue to motivate my career and my vision to help those in need.
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Patrick Schmitt (RI)
I am passionate about Democratic principles and am confident that I have the needed skills in the fields of advocacy, organizing and administration to contribute to your campaign. I served as the Executive Director of STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition and led what many call the largest student movement in two decades. I ran for state Senate in Rhode Island against the Republican Minority Leader. More recently, I founded a 501(c)(4) to advocate an expansion of national service programs.
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Sondra Spaulding (DC)
I have been heavily involved in political campaigns throughout high school and college. When I came to Howard University in 2003 I started getting involved in campaigns on campus. I was involved in student presidential campaigns and served as the campaign secretary for an Undergraduate Trustee campaign. In DC I have worked on the Linda Crop For Mayor Campaign, Albert Wynn For Congress Campaign, and Hillary Clinton's re-election campaign for senator. In each of these campaigns I dealt with the grassroots aspect of the campaign by going door to door canvassing, attending events in the neighborhoods, and talking to the constituents personally about the candidate. Last summer I was part of the New Leaders Program under the Center For Progressive Leadership. I interned at the National AIDS and Housing Coalition through this program as well as attended several seminars and trainings about progressive politics. I am a graduating senior seeking any experiences, trainings, or jobs in the political arena. I believe that I have accomplished much in the political arena and hope to learn and accomplish much more. I am a very hard and enthusiastic worker who is passionate about progressive politics and always love to learn new aspects of politics.
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Derek Stromas (FL)
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Zo Tobi (NH)
A graduate of the Greenpeace Organizing Academy and the New Organizing Institute, Zo Tobi is a trained campaigner with skills in grassroots organizing and leadership development, as well as campaign, organizational, communications, and logistical strategy development. A team player, jack of all trades, and spiritually driven change agent, Zo would be an asset to any progressive organization.
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Nicole Trudell-Moore (OH)
I am a senior majoring in political science at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Upon entering college, I didn’t know what career path I wanted to pursue. Observing the day-to-day struggles of neighbors, friends, and family has influenced me profoundly. Two years ago, I joined other family members of disabled children in testifying before the Human Services Subcommittee at the Ohio Statehouse, where we won the restoration of full funding to the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (after Gov. Taft proposed further cuts to the program). This experience was one of many that showed me that participation in our government by average citizens can truly improve people’s lives. I want to spend my life working to elect progressive candidates who will use their voices to protect the most vulnerable of our citizens.
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Earl Watson (OH)
My name is Earl Watson and I am currently attending Kent State University. I have a double major in Communication Studies and Public Relations. I have been active in many student organizations and held many leadership positions within these organizations. I am very out going and social, I love to be around people and learn about their backgrounds. I have a very good sense of humor and I like to build a fun and positive environment with co-workers, especially under an high stress environment. I am an open book and welcome everyone to get to know me as I get to know you.
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Greg Williams (TN)
I am extremely passionate primarily about three points: progressive public policy issues and politics; sports; and my nephews; however, not necessarily in that order. While in graduate school, I very much enjoyed researching public policy issues and teaching undergraduate courses. Additionally, I enjoyed teaching high school students via Junior Achievement. Perhaps as fulfilling as any other personal moments, however, were coaching ball teams -- two years of University of Tennessee Ladies Intramural Basketball / Softball champions and five years of Little League Baseball season champions. My American Red Cross leadership experience helped me to develop a deep appreciation for John Edwards’ “populist” message, such as the battle against poverty and the income disparity in America. During the 2004 presidential campaign and with General Wesley Clark, I gained my first major political campaign experience. For many years, hence (before and since), I have been exceptionally active with local Democratic Party politics.
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Barak Wouk (CA)
I was born in Los Angeles and then moved to Israel when I was 3. I moved to Santa Cruz California when I was six. I have attended public school until 9th grade when I started home schooling through Alternative Family Education (AFE). When I was 15 I founded InfalliBull productions, a teenage film group that has been showcased in the New York Film and Video Festival and has sold over 10 shorts and Ads to Current TV (earning roughly 12,000 dollars). have been studying full-time at Cabrillo Community College for my junior year in High School. I recently Co-founded Gotdemocracy.com, a progressive blog.
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Edwin Zambrano (DC)
If there were only one way to describe my life, it would be different aspects of hunger as Richard Wright explained in his novel Black Boy “All my life I had been full of a hunger for a new way to live.” My name is Edwin Zambrano, born in Venezuela and raised in the Dominican Republic. I migrated to the United States at the age of fourteen with my mother, brother and sisters. Because of my leadership involvements and my academic achievements, I received a full scholarship to Ramapo College of New Jersey where I graduated with Latin honors; earning a triple degrees in International Business, International Studies and Spanish Language Studies, with a minor in Latin America Studies. One of the main reasons that we migrated to the United States was seeking opportunities and more importantly searching for a new beginning. Growing up in a single household, which is the case in many Latino families in the United States, made me view things different and appreciates every opportunity given. All my life has been full of a hunger for a more stable life for my family and myself. My mother have been working hard to provide us with that new beginning, now as a young adult, it is my responsibility to continue my mother’s battle. As a young leader, I was featured as the main Latino speaker in several national conferences, including at the New American Youth in New York sponsored by New School University, which served as a mentor to other young immigrants in New York City. One of my goals and passions, as a post-graduated student, is to encourage young and adults Hispanics in the United States to become global citizens and leaders of tomorrow. Currently, I am doing a fellowship program (Miguel Contreras Labor & Advocacy Fellowship) at the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, one of the constituency organizations that work with the AFL-CIO and Chance to Wins. One of my career goals is to become a political organizer and encourage members of my community to participate in the decision making of this country. Latino is the youngest and fastest growing population in the United States, therefore, I see an important need to engage the youth in decision-making and civic participation through a progressive agenda. Hispanic youth account for more than 34% of the total U.S. Hispanic population and eventually, they will play a key factor in the upcoming elections. “I would like to enhance the number of Latino voters; particularly the young population because at the long run will they will become leaders of their communities. Therefore, I will continue pledging for the development of the program through my career objective. My career objective is to become a political organizer and ultimately serve as a voice for my community.”
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