Guest Consultants
From GrassrootsPedia
Past NOI Guest Consultant Bios
March 2007 Online Organizing & Tech Training for Nonprofits
Clay Johnson, Blue State Digital
Clay Johnson is a founding partner at Blue State Digital and is responsible for business development at Blue State Digital. He has many years of experience building online communities and has played an integral role at the forefront of Internet technology, including starting and directing three of his own companies. As a college student, Clay founded KnowPost.com, the first Internet-based knowledge exchange, which connected people who had questions to people who had answers. Clay's work at KnowPost included building a community of over 100,000 people who participated in this information exchange. Clay's interest in knowledge management also led him to work at Ask Jeeves as their lead syndication engineer. Before starting Blue State Digital, Clay was the lead national software engineer behind the online grassroots organizing technology for Gov. Howard Dean's presidential campaign. He built numerous software programs, including one that enabled over 300,000 people to write letters and make 50,000 phone calls to undecided voters. Clay is an advisor for the New Progressive Coalition and is a founder of Georgia for Democracy. Can offer consulting on: Online strategy, technology, trends
Nita Chaudhary, MoveOn.org
Chaudhary is the advocate, who runs campaigns on civil liberties, Censure, and other issues for Moveon.org. In the past she worked for the DNC and the People for the American Way. At PFAW she held several positions during her years there, including Media Research Analyst, Web Content Manager and Online Organizer. Graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT with a degree in Political Science and Women's Studies, 2002. Born and raised in New York City.
Madeline Stanionis, Watershed
Madeline is an experienced online fundraising, advocacy, and marketing consultant, speaker, and author. Until mid-2006, she was the President and Creative Director of Donordigital, a full-service online agency which helps nonprofit organizations, campaigns, and socially responsible businesses use the Internet to build their constituencies and achieve their goals. Madeline has been raising money, organizing, and communicating for organizations and causes for 20 years. She is also a frequent speaker and writer in fundraising, advocacy, and technology conferences and publications across the country. Madeline is a trainer and adviser to the New Organizing Institute, and co-convenes Web of Change, an international annual gathering that connects global leaders in online communications, technology, and activism who are actively building a better world. She is the author of The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to Raising Thousands (If Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars with E-mail.
Chris Lundberg, DemocracyInAction.org
Chris is co-founder and CTO of DemocracyInAction. He is responsible for the technical direction, software development and administration - bringing 10 years of software development and management in the software industry to the organization. He now focuses on developing "mission technology" and making sophisticated communication technologies accessible to nonprofits. Chris has managed teams developing software for the Library of Congress, worked with the Department of the Navy to develop satellite communications software, and consulted for Accenture developing telecom internet solutions. Prior to that, he produced internet solutions for the financial and entertainment sectors as Director of Applications at Opion, Inc. A strong open source advocate, Chris strongly supports the online growth of nonprofits using readily available open source tools. He holds degrees in both Mathematics and Aerospace Engineering, and is a (Virginia Tech) Hokie and aspiring rock star. Can offer consulting on: Pretty much all areas of online organizing
Dan Manatt, ptvMedia
Dan founded ptvMedia, the first ever political Web Video consulting firm, in 2003. Since opening its doors, ptvMedia has worked for a who's who of the progressive community, including the AFL-CIO, the Center for American Progress, the DNC, EMILY's List, The One Campaign (DATA), SEIU, and more. Dan founded PoliticsTV.com, the Internet TV site, in 2005. Prior to that, Dan worked on the Clinton-Gore campaigns in 1992 and 1996, in the White House counsel?s office, on Capitol Hill as legislative counsel, and as an election law attorney. Dan's Web Video work has won top honors from MoveOn.org, Campaigns & Elections, the American Association of Political Consultants, and the Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet. Can offer consulting on: Web Video, Vlogging
David Boyle, Catalist
David Boyle brings a background in evidence-based, analytical problem solving and political campaigns. David is currently working with Catalist to build a 50 state voter file and working with progressive organizations and campaigns to make use of such data. In 2005, David used his analytical background to help Tony Blair's Labour Party win an unprecedented third term in government. Afterwards, he moved to New York City to run the data and targeting operations for a New York City mayoral candidate. Prior to that, he worked with corporate clients as a consultant and analyst for L.E.K. Consulting in London and Boston, before transferring to the charitable sector in the UK. At New Philanthropy Capital Mr. Boyle helped bring an analytical approach to the allocation of charitable funding. Can offer consulting on: using data and modeling to target campaigns
Martin Kearns, Green Media Toolshed
Martin Kearns is an innovator in the field of netcentric campaigns and advocacy. He is also Co-Founder and Executive Director of Green Media Toolshed. He has pioneered integration of network-centric principals to the field of civic organizing and social change work. He is designing software and services targeted to create value at the multi-organizational and movement scale. Kearns is the catalyst behind MobileActive.org, a global network of activists who use cell phones for civic action and engagement. At Green Media Toolshed, he is currently working on Mediavolunteer, the first peer-produced, massively distributed research project designed to help advocates and citizens engage the media. Can offer consulting on: Network building for campaigns, communications, online engagement, presentations, cell phone use in campaigns, and network-centric organizing.
Rosalyn Lemieux, New Organizing Institute
Rosalyn Lemieux, New Organizing Institute’s Executive Director, worked for MoveOn.org Political Action in various capacities—including staff trainer, online organizer, and volunteer program manager from April 2004 to July 2006. Prior to joining MoveOn, Rosalyn operated a small independent consulting business, conducting online campaigns for progressive candidates and causes. She got her start in online organizing while serving as the Feminist Majority Foundation’s web team director from 1999-2003.
David Grossman, ptvMedia
David Grossman is a producer for PoliticsTV.com and PoliticsTV's consulting division, ptvMedia. PoliticsTV.com provides original video coverage of political events often overlooked or poorly covered by the mainstream media as well as providing a portal website for political video content. ptvMedia provides video services to a number of progressive organizations, including MoveOn.org, Campaign for America's Future and NDN. Prior to joining PoliticsTV.com, David worked on the communications staff for Media Matters for America. David earned his B.A. from American University's School of Public Affairs. Can offer consulting on: Web Video.
Macon Phillips
As Director of Blue State Digital's Strategy Practice, Macon develops online programs for clients like Senator Ted Kennedy, the Democratic National Committee and Wal-Mart Watch. His responsibilities include email narrative development, outreach and promotion, online advertising strategy, and website structure and content development. He particularly enjoys figuring out how the internet can support an enhance the existing functional areas of an organization. Prior to joining the company, Macon developed efficient information management networks for a variety of Vermont-based businesses. He was also a director with the DREAM Program, Inc., a Vermont-based statewide mentoring program that pairs at-risk youth with college students. There, he contributed to the strategic planning of the organization with regard to structure, expansion plans, core values and related policy and technology. Macon holds an A.B. in Sociology from Duke University. He is originally from Huntsville, Alabama. Can offer consulting on: email narrative development, outreach and promotion, online advertising strategy, website structure and content development
Colin Delany
Colin Delany is the founder and editor of epolitics.com, a website devoted to the craft of online political advocacy. He is also the Online Communications Manager for the National Environmental Trust. Can offer consulting on: You name it.
Susan Finkelpearl, Free Range Graphics
Susan blends communications strategy with emerging web technologies to transform her clients websites from static e-brochures into vibrant communities, where individuals gather and rally around issues they care about. Prior to joining Free Range in 2004, Susan racked up knowledge of today's most critical environmental and social issues at the Worldwatch Institute. Her passion for community involvement comes from her years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Slovakia, where she established a youth center, taught English, and assisted community foundations with strategic planning and fundraising. Susan is currently pursuing a Masters in communications with a concentration on digital technologies at The Johns Hopkins University. In her free time, Susan dabbles in organic gardening, and getting all the fresh air she can via hiking, biking, climbing, and camping.Can offer consulting on: Designing effective websites and/or web-based campaigns. How to develop an online viral marketing campaign. Blending online and offline marketing strategies, etc. Please note, the time I have to offer consulting is limited. I also can't provide consulting for free, but can work out affordable hourly rates with clients.
Kevin Reid, Issue Dynamics, Inc.
As Assistant Vice President at Issue Dynamics, Inc., Kevin Reid heads up IDI's Internet group, which manages online campaigns from design and development to messaging, mobilization and analysis. Kevin also oversees IDI's Blogger Relations programs including client blog building, monitoring, advertising and training. Kevin has more than a decade of experience in online communication and mobilization. Before coming to IDI, he was director of Internet communications at the U.S. section of Amnesty International with responsibility for overall online communications operations and strategic direction. While there, Kevin helped the organization integrate its online and offline programs and develop online recruitment and retention strategies specific to students in college and high school as well as Spanish-language activists. He also helped the organization develop a blogging strategy. Additionally, he was tapped by Amnesty International's global headquarters in London on a number of key Internet-based communications and recruitment projects.
Kevin has a BA in International Relations from Claremont McKenna College, an MS in Marketing from Johns Hopkins University and an MA in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University’s School of Communication.
McArthur, Free Range Graphics
McArthur managed Free Range's organizational growth from a small, two-person design studio to a highly prestigious, 21-person strategic communications firm with offices in three cities. In addition to overseeing company operations, McArthur leads Free Range's client relations team. Her business acumen and communications background combine to create, in the words of one client, "the most competent project manager we've ever worked with." McArthur continues to push Free Range's level of service and commitment to quality to new heights.
Michael McIntee, Zanby
TV news guy for 25 years, including 13 years running All News Channel a national TV news channel on DirecTV. Can offer consulting on: Working with the media, podcasting, online videos.
Lola Elfman, M+R Strategic Services
Lola Elfman joined the M+R eCampaigns team hot off the campaign trail from her home state of California, where she served as Internet Director on the Phil Angelides for Governor Campaign through November 2006. A former art teacher with a passion for politics and social change, Lola develops creative ways for M+R clients to educate and engage their supporters online. Prior to working with the Angelides campaign, Lola served as the web specialist on a Senate campaign in Illinois. She currently works with the League of Conservation Voters, National Parks Conservation Association, and the Smithsonian Institute. Can offer consulting on: Strategic planning, online advocacy and fundraising, house parties and offline activities, web design and graphic design, program management with minimal staff, and I'm sure much more.
Robin Pressman
In Washington, D.C., and across the country, Pressman has managed political campaigns, helped candidates and organizations with polling and message development, designed and run field operations, planned and implemented electoral and issue advocacy programs, and helped organizations set and meet goals. Robin A. Pressman Consulting opened in 2003. Prior to opening Pressman Consulting, Robin Pressman served as Senior Associate at the polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, (GQR). Pressman has wide-ranging experiences with organizations and issue advocacy. She served as field director for the National Environmental Trust (NET). During her four-year tenure at NET, Pressman designed and managed grassroots and field operations for numerous successful environmental campaigns. She has also worked with issue groups such as Handgun Control, Inc. and National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, where she designed, managed, and conducted grassroots and political independent expenditure campaigns. Pressman's extensive campaign experience includes field and voter contact work as well as managing campaigns. For more information please go to www.robinpressman.com. Can offer consulting on: Microtargeting.
Stephen Geer, Center for American Progress
Stephen Geer is the Manager of Online Advocacy at the Center for American Progress. Before joining CAP, he ran online operations for the Children's Defense Fund. Can offer consulting on: Online Activism Campaigns Email Dissemination Non-profit web strategy
Fred Gooltz, Advomatic, LLC Strategic Communications
Fred has been blogging since 2001. Before joining Advomatic, LLC to aid Democrats and progressive organizations, Fred was Director of Communications for The City Council President of Yonkers, New York. During the underdog campaign that elected the first city-wide Democrat in over a decade, Fred utilized Social Networks such as MySpace.com and Migente.com to recruit, coordinate, and communicate with volunteers as GOTV Director. A previous election found Fred blogging as Online Communications Director for Parks1, an issue advocacy campaign in New York City, as part of New Yorkers for Parks' mayoral election presence. Fred built and ran the daily blog, website, database, and mailing system that managed the 30,000 New Yorkers they identified, the 386 partner groups they recruited and liased with on activities and lobbying, and the 84 candidates who agreed to NY4P's pro-Commons policies. Parks1 featured a vigorous media strategy, city-wide field operation, and direct political contact including a Mayoral forum. Some of his outreach tactics were reviewed at Personal Democracy Forum and here. In 2004, Fred worked with 21st Century Dems' Young Voter Project "VoteMob" in Ohio. VoteMob with innovative use of SMS, P2P, and FlashMob style canvassing and viral volunteer recruitment which targeted Cuyahoga County voters under 25. This was a highly responsive demographic in Ohio which was called by many "the Silver Lining of Kerry/Edwards." Voter turnout increased an average of 90% across VoteMob's targeted precincts. Much of the rest of the state (and other demographics) didn't do as well. Fred serves on the steering committee of Drinking Liberally and its umbrella organization Living Liberally. With Living Liberally, Fred developed a Swing State Project referral service called "Do More Than Vote" which matched New Yorkers with the volunteer opportunities in NH, PA and OH that best suited them. In the 2006 Midterm elections, DMTV went national using the Drinking Liberally model. Can offer consulting on: External web systems integration, social networking strategy, designing advocacy projects
Jared Seltzer, Rad Campaign
Jared is the co-founder of Rad Campaign and serves as the firms Chief Information Architect and Programmer. Jared’s background in web development is extensive and includes network architecture and management, web design, web development and building custom social networking applications. Jared has worked on technology and online projects for non-profit organizations for well over a decade. He has led projects for a wide range of groups including Center for a New American Dream, Humane Society of the United States, Oceana, and the Don’t Silence the People a coalition comprised of over a dozen organizations such as the Wilderness Society and Oxfam America. Prior to founding Rad Campaign, Jared served as the Internet Director for Center for a New American Dream and Operations Manager for Center for Democracy. Can offer consulting on: Online Campaign Strategy, Online Marketing and Outreach, Online Recruitment Effective, Web Design for Online Campaigns. For more info please visit http://www.radcampaign.com
Anastasia Khoo, Human Rights Campaign
Anastasia Khoo is the Director of Marketing for the Human Rights Campaign. She has more than eight years of communications experience working with other non-profits including Greenpeace. Can offer consulting on: Public Relations Creative projects Marketing online Branding Advertising Project Managemen
Mike Liddell, DSCC
Mike Liddell has served as the Director of Online Communications for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) since 2005. At the DSCC Mike oversees the development of DSCC.org, directs the creation and implementation of targeted microsites, communicates with bloggers at the local and national level, and works closely with Democratic campaigns for the US Senate. Prior to working at the DSCC, Mike served as Director of Online Communications for the 2004 Democratic National Convention were he oversaw the first-ever credentialing process for bloggers at a national convention. In the past, Mike has worked on a wide array of Democratic campaigns including Presidential, Gubernatorial, Congressional, Mayoral, and State Representative races, among others. A five-time Pollie Award winner, Mike is a proud University of Texas Longhorn who built his first political Web site for a Student Government race at UT. Can offer consulting on: Anything involving online communications including fundraising, email communication, social networking, blogging, web site development, vendors, tools, etc...
Chris Lundberg, DemocracyInAction.org
Chris is co-founder and CTO of DemocracyInAction. He is responsible for the technical direction, software development and administration - bringing 10 years of software development and management in the software industry to the organization. He now focuses on developing "mission technology" and making sophisticated communication technologies accessible to nonprofits. Chris has managed teams developing software for the Library of Congress, worked with the Department of the Navy to develop satellite communications software, and consulted for Accenture developing telecom internet solutions. Prior to that, he produced internet solutions for the financial and entertainment sectors as Director of Applications at Opion, Inc. A strong open source advocate, Chris strongly supports the online growth of nonprofits using readily available open source tools. He holds degrees in both Mathematics and Aerospace Engineering, and is a (Virginia Tech) Hokie and aspiring rock star. Can offer consulting on: Pretty much all areas of online organizing
Mike Panetta, Grassroots Enterprise
Michael Panetta, Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs and Emerging Media Michael Panetta came to Grassroots Enterprise, Inc. with an impressive background in both political advocacy and technical Internet skills. He is currently Director of Public Affairs where he manages a number of Grassroots Enterprise's non-profit, trade association, and political clients. Prior to joining Grassroots Enterprise, Mr. Panetta was a Senior Consultant at Issue Dynamics, Inc., a public affairs consulting firm in Washington, DC. As part of the firm's Internet practice, Mr. Panetta worked with a number of clients on online public affairs and campaign management services such as strategic consulting, online media relation services, online recruitment, grassroots mobilization, and web site development for clients including the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, and Mark Warner for Governor. Mr. Panetta graduated from American University's School of Public Affairs in 1993 with a B.A. in Political Science, and earned an M.A. in Political Science from the same school in 1994 with a concentration in American Politics. Can offer consulting on: Social Networking Internet Organizing Online Fundraising Grassroots Elections
Nico Pitney, Center for American Progress/ThinkProgress
I'm the Deputy Research Director at the Center for American Progress, and part of the team that produces Think Progress and the Progress Report. Can offer consulting on: Web content and blog development, online marketing.
Shannon Raybold, UN Foundation Internet Director
I recently left the ONE Campaign to Make Poverty History to become the Internet Director at the United Nations Foundation. At the UN Foundation I run 7 online campaigns to support UN causes from poverty to energy to lobbying for better US-UN relations. Check out our newest fundraising campaign to prevent malaria by providing bed nets to children under 5 in Africa, www.NothingButNets.net. At ONE I ran the online side of the campaign for a year and a half from its start, growing our list to 2 million online activists who took over 3.7 million actions via ONE.org in the fight against global poverty. The unique access to high-profile celebrities, a clear call to action while not asking for money, and large-scale events such as Live8 and U2 concerts were and continue to be key to the success of the campaign, proving that once people know about the issues they are more willing to get involved than you might think (especially if Bono is the one asking for your time). We also set up the largest text messaging campaign to date with Sun Microsystems at the U2 Concerts and again at Live8, admittedly not the most successful follow-up wise but many good lessons learned. Previously, I worked on the Kerry-Edwards Internet Team as the Deputy National Database Administrator and before that at The Justice Project and Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. Can offer consulting on: Online organizing, fundraising, community building, lobbying
Jason Zanon, DemocracyInAction.org
Jason comes to DemocracyInAction with, in his words, "the zeal of the converted." Working with the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty - a DIA client - he was able to see firsthand how much our services can mean to a nonprofit organization and he's excited to help other organizations realize the same benefits. He spent over five years with NCADP as Director of Development (with a five-month turn as Interim Executive Director), securing the largest grants in the organization's history while more than doubling its grassroots membership. He also created the Coalition's email newsletter and online advocacy programs. An inveterate traveler, Jason has dabbled in freelance journalism and nannying children. He holds a Political Science degree from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR. Can offer consulting on: Online advocacy and fundraising, e-CRM, blogging, writing, web 2.0 tools, and nannying children.
Hilary Zwerdling, M+R Strategic Services
Senior Consultant Hilary Zwerdling has a background in field and political organizing and online advocacy. Prior to joining M+R’s eCampaigns team, she worked as an online strategy consultant for Congressional offices, political campaigns, and advocacy organizations. In 2004, Hilary served as deputy political director for former Congressman Joe Hoeffel’s U.S. Senate race. She has also spearheaded consumer and environmental advocacy campaigns with Green Corps, the field school for environmental organizing. Hilary is a graduate of Amherst College. Can offer consulting on: Strategic Planning Online Fundraising Campaigns Online Advocacy Campaigns
Dan Manatt, ptvMedia
Dan founded ptvMedia, the first ever political Web Video consulting firm, in 2003. Since opening its doors, ptvMedia has worked for a who's who of the progressive community, including the AFL-CIO, the Center for American Progress, the DNC, EMILY's List, The One Campaign (DATA), SEIU, and more. Dan founded PoliticsTV.com, the Internet TV site, in 2005. Prior to that, Dan worked on the Clinton-Gore campaigns in 1992 and 1996, in the White House counsel?s office, on Capitol Hill as legislative counsel, and as an election law attorney. Dan's Web Video work has won top honors from MoveOn.org, Campaigns & Elections, the American Association of Political Consultants, and the Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet. Can offer consulting on: Web Video, Vlogging
Manuel Matkke, Apex
Manuel leads the Apex team and established the committed Apex culture. Manuel brings 15 years of experience in, and much passion for, using technology to deliver improved effectiveness. He relentlessly drives the Apex focus on solving problems instead of providing inputs, and on candid, honest communication with Apex colleagues, clients and vendors. Manuel?s expertise with systems architecture, project management, application development, cultural change implications and strategic technical consulting coupled with his high energy and passion make him a great asset to our clients. Prior to launching Apex 8 years ago, Manuel worked as Vice President and Treasurer at the Rudolf Steiner Foundation, a global community foundation and leader in non-profit finance. Manuel graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a BA degree in Philosophy from Haverford College in Pennsylvania.
David Grossman, ptvMedia
David Grossman is a producer for PoliticsTV.com and PoliticsTV's consulting division, ptvMedia. PoliticsTV.com provides original video coverage of political events often overlooked or poorly covered by the mainstream media as well as providing a portal website for political video content. ptvMedia provides video services to a number of progressive organizations, including MoveOn.org, Campaign for America's Future and NDN. Prior to joining PoliticsTV.com, David worked on the communications staff for Media Matters for America. David earned his B.A. from American University's School of Public Affairs. Can offer consulting on: Web Video.
Michael Khoo
Michael Khoo has twelve years of experience in strategic communications. Khoo's focus on progressive politics, the environment, and international issues includes work with clients such as Friends of the Earth, MoveOn.org, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Alaska Wilderness League, Common Cause, National Farmworker Alliance, class-action Attorney William Lerach, True Majority and peace activist Cindy Sheehan. He specializes in media relations, online marketing, and organizational strategy development.
Prior to Fenton, Khoo was Washington representative for the Union of Concerned Scientists, where he developed online and offline communications strategies and tactics for its corporate and legislative campaigns. His work with UCS contributed to McDonald's landmark decision in 2003 to reduce the use of antibiotics in meat production and helped secure the first Republican co-sponsor of Senate legislation to enact a similar initiative into law. He also served as a spokesperson for UCS, authoring op-eds and outreach materials.
As national campaigner for Greenpeace Canada, Khoo developed and launched the organization's first biotechnology campaign in 1999, which doubled Canadian public awareness of the issue and led to the first international treaty on biotechnology. Khoo also developed the funding necessary to start the first Canadian college-level course on organic agriculture at Guelph University in Ontario. Earlier, Khoo served as a press officer for the renowned geneticist, environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki and was a campaigner with the Toronto Environmental Alliance. He holds a degree in political science from the University of Toronto. Can offer consulting on: Communications, and online/offline campaign strategy.
Clark Stevens, Fenton Communications
I am the online services manager for Fenton Communications, overseeing the online needs of Fenton's clients. I am also the co-director of DefConAmerica.org -- an organization that over the last 18 months has emerged as a leader in the fight against the religious right. We know have 125,000 members, have run several successful campaigns, and have a popular blog (which I write and edit). Can offer consulting on: Online advocacy, member acquisition, strategy.
Michael Silberman, EchoDitto
EchoDitto's Director and Senior Strategist Michael Silberman managed the Dean campaign's hugely successful Meetup operation in over 1,200 cities worldwide. He speaks frequently on the effective use of technology for converting online activity into real-world action. Michael managed grassroots field organizing and leadership development programs for Dean's renowned activist base, and he implemented an innovative communication strategy that kept thousands of grassroots leaders engaged and directly connected to the national headquarters. Michael also gained valuable organizing and political experience at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and in the Clinton White House at the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). He graduated on skis with a B.A. from Middlebury College. Can offer consulting on: online campaign development -- online organizing, online fundraising, online communications (email, blogging, etc.) -- converting online activity to offline action -- technology / infrastructure planning -- mobile strategies -- strategic planning -- harnessing emerging social media / web2.0 tools
Taryn Rosenkranz
Taryn Rosenkranz leads the online communications team at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee helping to raise over $6.5 million dollars online in the 2006 cycle as well as increasing the DCCC's email list size by 150%. She also has a varied background in online advocacy and public relations for a variety of non-profits and corporate clients. Before coming to the DCCC, she led the American Academy of Pediatrics' online program as well as publishing a monthly column in their magazine. Can offer consulting on: Online fundraising strategy, list growth strategies, web site traffic growth strategies, viral campaigns, online advertising
Macon Phillips
As Director of Blue State Digital's Strategy Practice, Macon develops online programs for clients like Senator Ted Kennedy, the Democratic National Committee and Wal-Mart Watch. His responsibilities include email narrative development, outreach and promotion, online advertising strategy, and website structure and content development. He particularly enjoys figuring out how the internet can support an enhance the existing functional areas of an organization. Prior to joining the company, Macon developed efficient information management networks for a variety of Vermont-based businesses. He was also a director with the DREAM Program, Inc., a Vermont-based statewide mentoring program that pairs at-risk youth with college students. There, he contributed to the strategic planning of the organization with regard to structure, expansion plans, core values and related policy and technology. Macon holds an A.B. in Sociology from Duke University. He is originally from Huntsville, Alabama. Can offer consulting on: email narrative development, outreach and promotion, online advertising strategy, website structure and content development
Cammie Croft, OMP
Cammie Croft joined OMP in 2006 fresh off an election victory in Seattle as the campaign manager in a crowded state legislative race. As the Senior Account Excecutive of the Online Services Department at OMP, Cammie brings a breadth of campaign strategy, planning and development knowledge to a diverse group of clients. She has several years of campaign experience in both the non-profit and political realms, including work as a top performing field organizer in MoveOn's 2004 "Leave No Voter Behind" campaign. Can offer consulting on: online marketing, developing online advocacy and fundraising campaigns, outside and internal list building activities, tracking online results, and much, much more!
Colin Delaney
Colin Delany is the founder and editor of epolitics.com, a website devoted to the craft of online political advocacy. He is also the Online Communications Manager for the National Environmental Trust. Can offer consulting on: You name it, I can fake it
Julian Mulvey
Julian Mulvey is a Democratic media consultant. He has won 14 Pollie Awards from the American Association of Political Consultants and the Visionary Award from the D.C. Independent Film Festival. In 2006, Julian served as media consultant for Congressional candidate Chris Carney (PA-10), Massachusetts Lt. Governor candidate Deborah Goldberg, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley, and the Democratic Party of Illinois, winning seven of the eight races in the general election. Can offer consulting on: media & message: TV, radio, net
Adam Rasmussen
I've been working in the world of nonprofits & technology for 10 years. Most recently as a user experience strategist & business analyst for Threespot Media. I've served in a variety of capacities, all with the goal of helping nonprofits use technology to advance their mission & goals: - Nonprofit policy and program management - Software training & implementation - Sales, marketing for volunteer recruitment & management software - Website design consulting & project management. Can offer consulting on:- Web site audit & evaluation - Website redesign - IT/Web project management - IT/Web business analysis - CMS and software selection, training, & implementation - Web metrics & goal setting - User and stakeholder research and evaluation - DIA & GET Active implementation
Alan Rosenblatt
Alan Rosenblatt is the Executive Director of Internet Advocacy Center, a digital political strategy consulting firm and virtual think tank. He advises clients on how to effectively use the internet and mobile technology in public affairs, public education, advocacy, and electoral campaigns. He is a frequent lecturer and writer on internet politics and is known for having one of the most comprehensive views and understanding of the constantly changing technological landscape of digital politics. He has advised advocacy groups, Congressional offices, grassroots party organizations, associations, and technology vendors on ways to best position themselves for success. He is often sought out by technology companies to review their new products and product upgrades. He has his finger on the pulse of the latest trends in social networking, blogging, online video, mobile advocacy, and other leading edge digital tools and strategies.
As the leader of the Internet Advocacy Roundtable, Dr. Rosenblatt convenes a monthly, intensive forum that brings together experts in the areas of internet and mobile advocacy, social networking, online advertising, and related topics with public affairs professionals. Since its first meeting in August 2005, over 200 people have participated in these small, intimate luncheons. Many of the attendees, most experts in their own rights, have participated in several Roundtables.
Dr. Rosenblatt is also an adjunct professor at American University, the Editor of the Moving Ideas Network, Washington Bureau Chief for Media Bureau Networks (MBN), and a contributing editor to Politics Online. He currently writes for two blogs—Dr. DigiPol and Moving Targets, and serves on the editorial boards of several scholarly journals dedicated to the study of the Internet, politics, and government, including the Journal of Information Technology and Politics, the International Journal of Electronic Government Research, and Social Science Computer Review. He taught Political Science at George Mason University for nine years, where, in 1995, he launched the nation’s first cyberpolitics course. With MBN, he was the project manager for webcasting live coverage of the 2000 Presidential Conventions, where he also edited the supporting website and hosted several talk shows, interviewing noted political figures including the Reverend Jerry Falwell, Steve Forbes, Jr., Philadelphia Mayor John Street, and former Congressman Bob Barr. In 2001, he created the Online Advocacy Services division at Stateside Associates, the first state and local focused internet advocacy strategy practice in the industry. From 2003 to 2005 he trained campaign professionals how to use the Internet to achieve their political goals and managed several online advocacy campaigns for e-advocates. Dr. Rosenblatt has a Ph.D. in Political Science from American University, an M.A. in Political Science from Boston College, and a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Tufts University. He lives in Arlington, Virginia.
Justin Perkins, Care 2
Product Manager & Nonprofit Services Director Justin Perkins, a social entrepreneur and former State water resources administrator for a major watershed in Colorado, joined Care2 in January 2006 as a Nonprofit Services Manager, a role in which Justin supports Care2’s nonprofit services team and nonprofits with marketing strategy, project implementation, social networking strategy and community growth. Among other things, Justin manages and edits the frogloop.com website and newsletter, as well as Care2's new project, www.movingideas.org, a site for the public to gain indepth exposure to progressive issues from the 250-plus Moving Ideas nonprofit members that support the issues. Justin's new role as product manager involves the development of new tools for nonprofits to benefit from Care2's audience of 6.8 million members.Can offer consulting on: social networking, marketing, branding, email communication, content management systems, website development, technology strategy
