I'm an organizer and strategist working to advance democracy and build a world where everyone can thrive. I'm currently a lecturer in political science at Northwestern University; an independent consultant to a range of US-based pro-democracy organizations, leaders, and funders; and Senior Democracy Fellow with Propel, an investment and philanthropic venture. My focus this year has been on: 1) advancing the pro-democracy movement's readiness for a range of scenarios in 2025 and beyond, and 2) developing long-term strategy in collaboration with cohorts of national civil society leaders and funders. Other recent consulting projects have included convening leaders to understand and address the rise of Christian nationalism; designing multi-year progressive power-building frameworks and plans; counseling organizations on governance reforms and executive transitions; and supporting national coalition efforts to defend our elections. In 2022, I was a Pritzker Fellow at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics. I previously spent 7 years as Executive Director of MoveOn Civic Action, mobilizing millions of grassroots members in campaigns to extend & defend access to health care; to protect democracy against accelerating assaults; to fight for the dignity and safety of immigrants; 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 our staff team, and dramatically grew our membership and reach. We also raised millions of dollars for other organizations and for humanitarian relief.My work these days happens *mostly* behind the scenes, but my national media appearances over the years have included numerous spots 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. I've spoken on threats to democracy -- and possibilities for renewal and reimagination -- at a wide range of rallies, conferences, and convenings. My writing has appeared in outlets including The Nation and ImpactAlpha. I serve as a member of the boards of MoveOn, Public Citizen, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance. I'm an Advisory Board member for the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and a volunteer advisor to a number of other activist efforts and civic start-ups. I live in the Chicago area.