I'm a strategist and organizational leader working to advance democracy and build a world where everyone can thrive.  

I serve as a strategic advisor and consultant to leaders in philanthropy, politics, and progressive NGOs. Previously, I spent 7 years as Executive Director of MoveOn Civic Action, mobilizing  millions of grassroots members in campaigns to extend & defend access to health care for millions of people; to protect democracy against accelerating assaults; to fight for the dignity and safety of immigrants and others; and much more, 

I led a top-to-bottom overhaul of MoveOn in a time of tremendous growth, increased visibility, and impact. In close partnership with MoveOn PAC Executive Director Ilya Sheyman, I quadrupled MoveOn's budget and base of sustaining donors, tripled the size of the staff team, and dramatically grew our membership and reach. We also raised millions of dollars for other organizations and for humanitarian relief.

My work in national media has included numerous appearances on MSNBC, CNN, and CSPAN, and interviews with print publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, Glamour Magazine, Huffington Post, and a range of other outlets. My writing has appeared in outlets including The Nation. 

I  serve on the national boards of Public Citizen, MoveOn, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and I'm an advisor to a number of other activist efforts and civic start-ups. I live in Chicago.