Who We Are

Allyson Marcus is the Deputy Executive Director for Campaigns at The Hub Project, where she leads the teams that create dynamic, strategic and effective campaigns across the country, including grassroots organizing, paid and earned media.

Most recently, as Political Director at American Bridge 21st Century, she led the design and execution of persuasion programs in battleground states, including developing an innovative influencer program.

Allyson managed Antonio Delgado’s successful campaign for Lieutenant Governor of New York State in 2022 and previously managed Delgado’s 2018 upset election to the U.S. House of Representatives, one of the most expensive House races in history. Delgado was the first person of color to represent Upstate New York in Congress.

She was previously a regional political director at the DCCC, where she recruited and advised candidates and Members of Congress on the most competitive elections on the House battlefield. She has also worked on the EMILY’s List and DCCC independent expenditure teams.

Allyson is a Maryland native who graduated from the University of Southern California, and was recently named to the American Association of Political Consultants’ (AAPC) “40 under 40.”

Amelia is the Digital Associate on the Democracy Campaigns Team at The Hub, where she creates content for the team’s social media, website, and email campaigns. On a typical day, you’ll find her tweeting, making memes, or recruiting her coworkers to be in TikToks.

While she has always been interested in politics, Amelia became particularly passionate about voting rights and election reform when she studied Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During her time in Wisconsin, she served as an election official for the City of Madison and worked at Campus Vote Project, a nonprofit that focuses on reducing barriers to student voting. Amelia is passionate about breaking down social and political issues to ensure accessibility for all.

Outside of work, Amelia enjoys watching sports, baking, or doing both at the same time. Amelia was born and raised in Seattle and considers herself the unofficial spokesperson for the Pacific Northwest. Go Mariners!

Arielle is the Associate Director of Policy and Research at The Hub where she manages the research supporting campaigns to ensure that people in America can fully and freely participate in our democracy.

Before joining The Hub, Arielle worked as a policy analyst at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights where she helped to manage the organization’s policy advocacy on education, health care, and anti-poverty issues. Arielle started her career at the Youth Service Opportunities Project where she coordinated community service programs for youth and school groups to volunteer with the unhoused and food insecure populations in New York City.

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Arielle earned her Master of Public Policy degree from George Washington University and holds a bachelors degree in political science from Boston University. In her free time, Arielle enjoys traveling, and when she’s not doing that, you can catch her exploring DC’s awesome food scene.

Ashley is Deputy Director of Campaigns for abortion at The Hub Project where she creates and implements campaigns to amplify the voices of abortion storytellers across the country using paid and earned tactics.

Prior to joining The Hub, Ashley was a Regional Political Director at the DLCC IE where she helped to flip control of or expand majorities in state legislatures across the country, the first time the party in power didn’t lose a single chamber in the midterms since 1934. Before that, she managed and fundraised for U.S. House and Senate campaigns across the country, including Congresswoman Katie Porter’s first campaign, flipping a district that had never before been held by a Democrat.

In her free time, Ashley is usually reading, planning her next road trip, making a mess in the kitchen, or defending the Midwest against the haters.

Aubree is the Creative Manager at The Hub Project, where she supports campaigns by translating messaging into visually engaging creative products.

Prior to joining The Hub, Aubree worked as a freelance designer and illustrator. She also held numerous roles across a wide range of non-profit spaces, but found the most joy in leveraging creative strategies for social impact.

Outside of work, Aubree enjoys traveling, good food, adrenaline sports, and experimenting with any type of art discipline.

Bryan is the Senior Director, Polling & Analytics at The Hub Project, where he oversees the design, management, and analysis of all qualitative and quantitative research projects to inform messaging for a variety of issue advocacy campaigns, and oversees Navigator Research, a public opinion research collective designed to better understand the American public’s views on issues of the day and provide messaging guidance to progressive advocates, elected officials, and other interested parties to make and win policy arguments. Bryan was inducted into the American Association of Political Consultants “40 Under 40” class of 2024 for his work at The Hub Project.

Bryan previously served as a research manager at Illuminas, a boutique market research agency, and was responsible for conducting qualitative and quantitative studies for clients in the technology, non-profit, and education industries. He started his career at Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research, advising numerous Democratic political candidates, progressive issue advocacy groups, and non-profit organizations.

Originally from central Texas, Bryan studied government at The University of Texas at Austin. He currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife Lesley.

Bryna is the Associate Director of Operations at The Hub Project, where she oversees office operations and IT/tech support. Bryna helps to deliver a positive and effective work environment while streamlining office processes and workflows.

Outside of the office, Bryna enjoys trying new DC restaurants, traveling, baking, and reading with her cat Bonkers.

Cal Jack is the Associate Director for Communications for the Economic Education Project at the Hub and loves helping people create strong messages, learn how to talk to the press, and run integrated communications campaigns. Cal Jack has spent the majority of their career working in politics and advocacy—gaining experiences in storytelling for movements, health care advocacy, and driving campaign narratives while working with reporters. While communications is their primary job function by day, Cal Jack also enjoys reading a good book, doing yoga, and hanging out with their dog Biscuit.

Caleb Polsky serves as the Executive Assistant for the Executive Director at The Hub Project. Caleb comes to The Hub after serving as a Junior Agent at DBA Talent International, a leading talent agency for actors across the UK and the EU. Caleb is a recent graduate of the University of Miami, having received a BA in Political Science and a BFA in Musical Theatre (LYGC). While his primary focus is in supporting The Hub’s leadership team, Caleb also enjoys cooking, yoga, and of course theatre. He currently volunteers as a judge for the Helen Hayes Awards here in DC. Caleb comes to DC from Miami by way of Massachusetts.

Carlisle Landin is a Senior Organizing Manager of Campaigns at The Hub Project, where he gets to aid national and state partners to help ensure they have what they need to run successful programs. Prior to joining The Hub, Carlisle was the Regional Organizing Director for East Las Vegas at Nevada Democratic Victory. He has a background in bilingual organizing in predominantly Spanish speaking communities in both Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Born to Mexican immigrants and raised in communities where people lived the consequences of political negligence on behalf of electeds, Carlisle grew up aware of the importance of community engagement and outreach. Carlisle started his journey in organizing straight out of high school, where he got to canvass the local neighborhoods he grew up in, and instantly fell in love with it. He’s since made it a mission to mobilize communities like his own that are often sidelined and alienated by politics.

When he’s not at work, Carlisle enjoys reading nonfiction books, watching new movies, listening to his intensely curated playlists, and consuming anything to do with Spider-Man.

Carrie is the Director of Research and Strategic Communications at The Hub Project, where she oversees research efforts across multiple campaigns to hold elected officials accountable for their positions. Prior to joining The Hub, Carrie worked as Research Director at the House Majority PAC and on Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s 2021 gubernatorial campaign. Carrie has also helped utilize research in electoral and advocacy campaigns at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, NARAL Pro-Choice America, and American Bridge 21st Century.

Carrie attended Johns Hopkins University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in political science. Carrie was born and raised in Massachusetts, though her family has since moved all the way south to Rhode Island, where she loves to visit.

Cole Leiter is the Senior Director of Strategic Communications, where he works within the Hub to better integrate learnings across work streams, and externally with partners to ensure the progressive movement is prepared to advance our policy agenda armed with the best tools available.

Cole brings a diverse set of experiences to the Hub Project, having worked extensively across the campaign, government, and private sectors.

Most recently Cole served as a political appointee in the Biden Administration, leading public affairs at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In that capacity he designed and led the communications strategy for the Administration’s once-in-a-generation $350 billion investment to build our first truly national EV charging network and rebuild and modernize our nation’s roads and bridges, making them safer; cleaner and more equitable; and more resilient to climate change.

His experience also includes two cycles at the DCCC, where he served as Southern regional press secretary on the team that flipped the House in 2018, then as Communications Director in the 2020 cycle.

Cole is a native North Carolinian and a proud graduate of Williams College. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife and their two kids. In his spare time they do fun things together.

Colleen is a Project Manager at the Hub where she manages paid media products and facilitates various paid media campaigns.

Prior to joining the Hub, Colleen was Deputy Outreach Director at The American Independent Foundation, where she built partnerships with relevant groups and individuals in key states. She also has a background in research and spent several years on campaigns in Virginia and Arizona.

Outside of the office, Colleen loves nature and movies. On the weekend she can often be found hiking, or checking out what’s new in theaters.

Danny Turkel is the Communications Director of Democracy Campaigns at The Hub Project, where he leads communications, media relations, and rapid response efforts regarding the Hub’s work to rebuild and strengthen our democracy.

Prior to joining the Hub, Danny served as Press Secretary for Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, amplifying the mayor’s work to improve Miami-Dade’s climate resilience, housing affordability, inclusion, and infrastructure and public transportation, among others. His career has focused on advocacy on behalf of a number of progressive issue areas, such as Latino voting rights, equality for LGBTQ+ folks, strengthening organized labor, and environmental protection.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Danny is a Cuban coffee connoisseur, lifelong guitar player, and always in search of some good science fiction.

Emily is an Organizing Manager for Campaigns at The Hub Project, where she builds relationships with stakeholders and advises state programs on events, community outreach, and planning.

Prior to joining The Hub, Emily worked in organizing for federal and state electoral campaigns, most recently as field director for the Nevada State Senate Democrats, where she led an extensive statewide voter contact program. Emily is originally from Ohio and holds a B.A. from the College of Wooster.

Outside of the office, she enjoys baking, drinking copious amounts of cold brew, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and petting as many dogs as possible.

Heeyoung Leem is a Digital Director at the Hub Project, where he is *extremely online*.

Prior to joining The Hub Project, Heeyoung served as Senior Advisor to Gov. Janet Mills, Digital Director for Tony Evers, Digital Director for now Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s mayoral race, Senior Producer for Sara Gideon, Deputy Digital Director for Andy Beshear.

Before candidate work, Heeyoung oversaw issue advocacy programs—ranging from digital, mail, and field—for Fortune 500 companies, renewables & recycling clients, and professional sports teams. Through his work in public affairs, Heeyoung was awarded 6 Pollies by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC).

Offline, Heeyoung competes in olympic weightlifting, coaches lacrosse, dry ages steaks, and moonlights as a photographer/videographer.

Ian Smith is the Director of Polling and Analytics at The Hub project, he oversees polling operations for The Hub and Navigator Research. Ian has spent the majority of his career in electoral campaigns gaining experience in data, analytics, and coalition building. Prior to joining The Hub Ian was Polling and Analytics Director at American Bridge 21st Century, where he lead opinion research for the campaign’s program.

Outside of work Ian enjoys building PCs, boxing, and trying new foods.

Jack is a Senior Manager of Policy & Research at the Hub. He conducts research to support multiple campaigns at the Hub in their efforts to make our government and economy work for everyone. Prior to joining the Hub, Jack interned in the Office of Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) and the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Maryland. In 2018, he worked on a campaign for Baltimore County Executive.

Jack is from Baltimore, Maryland and is a graduate of Davidson College. Outside of the office, he enjoys cooking, watching the Ravens and the Orioles, and eating good bagels.

Jessica Floyd returns to The Hub Project as Executive Director, having previously served as Managing Director of Campaigns. In that role, she oversaw numerous projects and campaigns related to the economy and democracy, including multi-year accountability efforts against Republicans in the House and the Senate. Floyd returns to the Hub Project having spent the 2022 cycle as President of American Bridge. Floyd has spent her career designing and managing issue advocacy and electoral campaigns at local, state, and national levels. Following several successful campaigns in New York and New Jersey, Floyd managed Congressman Ron Barber’s winning congressional campaign and served as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ political director. During the 2014 and 2016 cycles, she worked for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s Independent Expenditure. As its Deputy Director in 2016, she helped to manage paid media programs in targeted districts around the country. She also has extensive experience in government; she managed government affairs in New York for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, served as District Director for Rep. Ron Barber, and worked in the executive office for the New York Governor. Floyd has a Masters in Comparative Government from the London School of Economics and was named one of the American Association of Political Consultants’ 40 under 40.

Joseline Mata is the Deputy Director of Democracy Campaigns at The Hub Project, where she supports the creation and implementation of national and in-district issue advocacy campaign plans.

Prior to joining the Hub, Joseline was the Political Director for Senator Maggie Hassan’s successful re-election campaign. She has served on the political teams of a broad group of Senators such as Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Kyrsten Sinema. In addition to her work in political campaigns Joseline also worked at the National Domestic Workers Alliance where she served as the day to day project manager on behalf of the Civic Director for strategic initiatives, including state advocacy campaigns, civic engagement programs, and movement building work.

Outside of the office, Joseline enjoys completing puzzles with over 1000 pieces and listening to true crime podcasts.

Josh is the Chief Operating Officer at The Hub Project where he serves as an integral member of the senior leadership team with responsibilities for ensuring the integrity of financial and accounting information across the organization.

Prior to joining The Hub Project, he served as a senior member of the Main Campus Finance team of the Office of the Provost at Georgetown University. In his role, he provided senior-level financial and budgetary oversight of academic support units of the Main Campus; serving as a key financial partner to the unit heads of these academic units by facilitating financial, budgetary management, staffing operations, and resource planning & execution. Prior to this role, Josh held similar positions within Georgetown and at other non-profits in the Washington DC area.

Josh has a Bachelor of Accountancy from Mississippi State University and an MBA from Texas A&M University. He is currently studying to sit for the CPA exam. In his free time, Josh enjoys outdoor cycling, traveling, trying new restaurants, solving true-crime mysteries, and spoiling his dog Royal.

Kelly is the Associate Director of Communications for Abortion at The Hub Project, where she works with storytellers across the country to highlight how attacks on reproductive freedom and abortion rights hurt communities.

Kelly comes to the Hub with a background in health care advocacy and experience working on important progressive causes, like protecting the Affordable Care Act against repeal and holding Big Pharma accountable for raising drug prices.

Kelly earned her undergraduate degree in political science from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, and her Masters in Public Administration from American University. A proud Seattle native, Kelly loves a cold, rainy day in DC. When she is not in the office, she can be found at home, enduring torment from her orange cat, Millie.

Kitty is the Financial Operations Manager at The Hub Project where she works on the month-end close process, program budgets, and procurement. She has always been interested in non-profit work and was drawn to The Hub after volunteering for local campaigns and organizations during the 2020 election cycle. Prior to joining The Hub, Kitty worked on intellectual property finance and R&D expense at Lenovo.

A native of Chicago, Kitty received her B.S. in Accountancy with a minor in French from the University of Illinois. Outside of the office she can be found trying local coffee shops, watching questionable reality TV, and buying books to add to her already large unread pile.

Kobie D. Christian is a Communications Director at the Hub Project, where he leads earned media campaigns to educate people about the economic policy issues that impact their daily lives and fight for a fair economy.

Kobie has worked in strategic communications for over a decade. Before joining the Hub, Kobie was a Senior Advisor for the Democratic Governors Association and Florida Democratic Party. He led communications for For Our Future and Mike Bloomberg’s Presidential Campaign in Ohio and worked with countless other campaigns, causes, and clients through his communications firm Cavalier Agency.

Outside the office, Kobie enjoys spending time with his dog, Buxton, traveling, trying new recipes and restaurants around D.C., and painting.

Kyle is the Operations Associate at The Hub, where he supports the Operations and Executive teams in day to day functions of the organization. Additionally, Kyle works closely with the Operations Manager and Director of People, Talent & Operations to foster an exciting and effective work environment for every Hubster. You can find Kyle running around the office with a device needing repair in one hand and a box of birthday decorations in the other.

A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Kyle studied Political Science and Economics while interning for a Senate Campaign in Kentucky and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Kyle is passionate about rural organizing and creating safe and healthy environments for underrepresented minority youth. While advocating for LGBTQ+ students in college, Kyle spoke before the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education regarding the role gender identity plays on campuses across the state. Outside of advocacy work, Kyle enjoys hiking in nature, binging reality TV, and perfecting old family recipes.

Leor Tal (she/her) serves as a Director of Campaigns at The Hub Project, working with national and state partners to integrate communications, research, and digital tactics on the important policy conversations of the day.

Leor is passionate about connecting with and mobilizing working people around the issues they care about most. She recently served as the Digital Director at Florida Watch, where she led and implemented the organization’s digital strategy across email, social, paid media, and graphic design. Before that, Leor served as the National Digital Organizer at the Democratic National Committee and later moved on to become the Digital Director at For Our Future Florida, a progressive statewide advocacy and electoral organization. 

Born and raised in Florida, Leor earned dual degrees in Political Science and History as an undergraduate at Florida State University and it was at FSU where Leor found her passion in advocacy and organizing. In her free time, she can be found spoiling her dog, Boobah, obsessively playing Sudoku, binging reality television, or walking around Washington, D.C.

Lily is the Campaign Associate on the Democracy team, where she supports campaign initiatives to advance democracy.

She is a recent University of Michigan graduate, where she studied Political Science and Sociology. During her time in Michigan, Lily worked on student voter registration and spent time organizing for the passage of reproductive freedom legislation as an intern with Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL).

Outside of the office, Lily is a huge concert-goer, playlist-maker, and enjoys discovering new kinds of music. She loves cycling and participating in recreational sports.

Lucy is the Senior Director for Economy Campaigns at the Hub where she leads a talented team building and running education and advocacy campaigns to educate and mobilize constituents around progressive economic policies that serve every day people and their families.

Lucy is passionate about the power of storytelling to create political change and strives to empower people across the country to share their stories to advocate for policies that will serve their families. Most recently she was Deputy Executive Director at Patients For Affordable Drugs where she led advocacy and political campaigns shaped around patient stories advocating for policy to lower prescription drug prices. During that work, she collaborated with partners, including the Hub, to pass the Inflation Reduction Act which included historic drug price reforms and other crucial economic policy. Lucy also worked on policy and communications for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s presidential campaign and in her Senate office and organized for Hillary Clinton in 2016.

When not fighting for a government that better serves us all, Lucy is often found trying new restaurants in DC, playing with her three-legged cat, or reading by a lake in Maine.

Maggie Downing is the Storyteller Manager for abortion campaigns at the The Hub Project where she supports the team’s work to share real stories demonstrating the consequences of attacks on our reproductive rights.

Prior to joining the Hub, Maggie worked in strategic communications at Bully Pulpit Interactive where she crafted integrated public affairs and social impact campaigns. Some of her proudest work includes supporting efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine equity among vulnerable communities and partnering with New Belgium Brewing’s on their climate activism. Maggie is a native of Buffalo, New York and also has roots in Baltimore, Maryland.

She attended Georgetown University where she majored in Government and Anthropology. Outside of work, Maggie loves going to concerts at DC’s amazing music venues, hanging with her cat Olive, and collaging.

Malachi is a Maryland native and a graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. At The Hub, Malachi is the Associate Director of Communications on the Democracy Team supporting communications operations across a number of projects including pro-democracy initiatives and progressive messaging.

Malachi is the previous and first Press Secretary & Digital Director for the Congressional Equality Caucus, the largest congressional caucus in the House of Representatives, where they helped bolster the CEC’s traditional and social media presence while providing several supplemental resources that supported uplifting LGBTQI+ people at the federal level. Prior to the Equality Caucus, Malachi supported administrative and communications operations on the House Committee on Appropriations.

Outside of the office, Malachi is a devout foodie who enjoys trying new cuisine in Washington D.C. and across the country during their travels. Malachi is also an avid fashion enthusiast, lover of pop culture, and enjoys staying home as much as they enjoy exploring new places.

Maria Barrera is a Senior Comms Associate from Austin, TX. Prior to joining the Hub, Maria was a Staff Writer for The Daily Toreador (Texas Tech student newspaper). Maria graduated from Texas Tech University in May 2022 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. 

Confronted with the realities of immigration and the power of politics from a very young age, Maria was drawn to work in the progressive space as a daughter and sister of Mexican immigrants. Her experiences with seeing how DACA changed her family’s lives as well as growing up in Texas where women and minorities are especially marginalized by politicians have both sparked her interest in politics. Maria hopes to help make our country realize its full potential in any way she can.

Marie Revers is our Associate Director of People and Culture, and brings a decade of distinguished experience in the dynamic realms of tech and nonprofit organizations. A graduate of The George Washington University with a degree in English Literature, concentrating in Creative Writing, Marie combines a keen analytical mind with a creative and empathetic approach to people management.

Throughout her career, Marie has demonstrated unparalleled expertise in streamlining processes and implementing systems that enhance organizational efficiency. Her proficiency spans the full spectrum of operations management, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance optimization. With a meticulous eye for detail and a strategic mindset, Marie navigates complex organizational landscapes to ensure seamless people operations that support overarching business objectives.

In the tech industry, Marie has been instrumental in scaling startups, leveraging her expertise to build resilient teams and agile workflows. In the nonprofit sector, her work has been characterized by a heartfelt commitment to social impact, driving initiatives that advance organizational missions while enriching the lives of those she serves.

What distinguishes Marie is her unwavering dedication to cultural initiatives that center people in all aspects of her work. She advocates for creating environments where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered. Her approach to people management is rooted in empathy, inclusivity, and a deep understanding of the diverse needs of a modern workforce.

When she’s not at the helm of People and Culture, Marie can be found tending to her large collection of “emerald beauties,” a 70+ indoor plant collection, and supporting environmental sustainability initiatives in her community.

Maryann is the Polling & Analytics Manager at the Hub and assists with the Navigator Poll in drafting survey questions and analyzing the data. Outside of the office, Maryann enjoys running, cross-country skiing, and playing soccer.

Max Nacheman is Counsel and Senior Advisor at the Hub Project. Prior to joining the Hub, Max was an associate at the Elias Law Group LLP and Perkins Coie LLP, where his practice focused on political and nonprofit compliance for issue advocacy and political organizations. Before practicing law, Max served as the Executive Director of CeaseFirePA and worked on local, state, and federal political campaigns. Max attended the University of Pennsylvania and George Washington University Law School.

Nataly is a Project Manager at the Hub, where she manages paid media products and facilitates various paid media campaigns.

Before her tenure at the Hub, Nataly made significant contributions at a climate philopatric firm. Her role involved managing a pool fund of 3.3 million dollars to finance projects across Europe and North America in the zero transmission space. She also gained experience working in electrical politics in Las Vegas.

Outside of the office, Nataly loves to enjoy live theatre and cooking.

Nick Conners is a Digital Content Manager at The Hub Project, where he leads digital outreach and manages website content for Navigator Research. Nick creates and delivers data-driven findings and insights, while coordinating with The Hub Project’s creative experts to develop compelling content for Navigator audiences. Prior to joining the Hub, Nick was a communications consultant at Reingold Inc., where he served clients including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and St. Jude Research Hospital. Outside of the office, Nick enjoys coaching rugby, reading books, and spending time with his cats, Ozzy and Clyde.

Owen is a Communications Manager at The Hub Project, where he supports the communications strategy of the Democracy team.

Outside of the office, Owen enjoys training his dogs Kiwi and Mango, watching the Phillies, reading, and endlessly reciting TikTok memes.

Rachael is a Director of Polling and Analytics at the Hub Project, where she manages the day-to-day execution of all public opinion research and analytics projects. Rachael works at the intersection of politics and data, striving to amplify progressive policies and elect bold leaders.

Prior to joining the Hub, Rachael worked in targeting and data analytics for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the Pivot Group, and the Mike Bloomberg campaign.

Outside of the Hub, Rachael can be found consuming local Pennsylvania politics, listening to NPR, and hiking with her dog, Winnie the Pooch.

Ruiyong is the Senior Director of Paid Media at The Hub Project, overseeing the organization’s paid media strategy and ad program measurement efforts across campaigns.

Prior to joining The Hub Project, Ruiyong served as Managing Principal at Precision Strategies, leading the firm’s paid media practice. She worked with a wide range of political, advocacy, and corporate clients to develop and implement innovative paid media programs across the country.

Ruiyong is a proud alumna of Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, and can always be found planning her next food and travel adventure.

Sam is a Digital Manager at the Hub and loves creating unique content, resources, and laughs. Sam has spent the majority of her career in the digital field, with experience in digital ads, creators, and messaging. While managing powerful digital programs is her primary job function by day, Sam also enjoys making niche TikTok fan edits, Italian and New Orleans cuisine, and anything lime green.

Samantha is the Senior Campaign Operations Associate at The Hub Project, where she supports campaign teams with invoicing, contracts, and systems.

Prior to joining The Hub Project, she worked in independent expenditures at the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, and at People for the American Way in endorsements. In all of her previous roles, she has focused on developing systems to better track information and streamline workflow to enable colleagues to focus on implementing their impactful work. She has been volunteering for and working in political campaigns since 2014.

Samantha is a native North Carolinian and alumni of UNC Chapel Hill (Go Heels!). Outside of work she can usually be found training her dog Eevee, playing Dungeons & Dragons, or working on her latest craft project.

Sarah is the Partnerships Manager at the Hub where she serves the central coordinator of partnership management across Democracy Campaigns.

Sarah has a background in electoral campaign work and political research. Prior to joining the Hub, she helped elect LGBTQ+ candidates at LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and pro-choice women candidates at EMILYs List. She was also part of the Operations Team that built the groundbreaking Community Mobilizer program for Jon Ossoff’s US Senate campaign in 2020.

While partnerships are her main job function by day, Sarah also enjoys talking about Wellesley College (her alma mater), listening to country music, and watching bad reality TV.

Sari is a Senior Manager of Paid Media at the Hub Project, managing the development and execution of paid media campaigns.

Sari comes to The Hub Project from Jon Ossoff’s senate campaign, where she helped execute TV shoots. Prior to that, she worked at Wildfire Contact, where she helped develop, write, and execute direct mail programs for candidates across the country. A native Michigander, Sari is an alum of several Michigan campaigns, including Senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential campaign and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s gubernatorial campaign.

Sari is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she started organizing on campaigns. In her free time, she enjoys running in the woods, listening to history podcasts, and eating chocolate in all its forms.

Saryn is an Associate Director of Communications at The Hub Project. Prior to joining the Hub, Saryn has worked in the non-profit spaces focusing on digital communications work. She has worked with organization such as YWCA USA, YP4, and Amputee Coalition focusing on social media, branding, and website management. Outside of the office, Saryn enjoys watching new TV shows, traveling and cooking. She has a B.A.in Broadcast Journalism from Howard University (’15), and a Master’s in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University (’19).

Sofia is the Senior Creative Associate at The Hub.

Prior to joining The Hub, Sofia worked with multiple museums including the Smithsonian Natural History, where she digitized a collection of mussels for a researcher and National Geographic, where she digitized a Jacque Cousteau film collection. These experiences allowed her the opportunity to see the beautiful world of science and art collide.

Sofia believes art is community. Every photo, video, or design is an opportunity for social transformation. This belief is embedded in her dedication to representing her community, with a particular focus on uplifting and amplifying the voices of underrepresented groups.

Outside of the office, Sofia enjoys long boarding, experimenting with mixed media, or binge-watching “Money Heist.” But her heart truly belongs to the beach, where nature and creativity collide.

Theo is the Associate Director for Campaigns at The Hub Project. He’s played a key role over the years in various issue advocacy campaigns. Whether he’s managing and cultivating strong relationships with external stakeholders or working with state programs, or leading teams across the organization to produce hundreds of in-person or virtual events across the country, Theo delivers results.

Prior to joining The Hub Project, Theo worked at a private charitable foundation dedicated to social justice and protecting natural areas in the public trust where his portfolio of work included managing grants. Theo has also worked for Florida’s congressional delegation and on electoral campaigns in Maryland and Massachusetts.

A graduate of Boston University and a proud immigrant, Theo enjoys rooting for the French national soccer team, growing vegetables and herbs in his native plant garden, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.

Veronica Ingham is the Senior Campaigns Director for Abortion at The Hub Project, where she oversees the team focused on protecting and expanding reproductive freedom and rights across the nation.

Prior to joining the Hub, Veronica most recently led the historic abortion referendum in Ohio as campaign manager, where Ohioans voted overwhelmingly to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution. Passionate about electing women and Democrats to office, she has also managed multiple Congressional and state wide campaigns, and worked at both EMILY’s List and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Veronica is a Massachusetts native and graduated from the College of Charleston in South Carolina with a degree in political science and history. When she is not on the road campaigning, she enjoys Korean BBQ and taking trips to Costco.

Yanet is a Research Manager at the Hub Project, where she helps to educate and advocate for economic policies that help working people.

Prior to joining the Hub, Yanet was a research coordinator at EMILYs List, where she helped to elect Democratic pro-choice women into office.

Born and raised in Northeast Georgia, Yanet earned her bachelor’s degree in international affairs. Outside of the office, Yanet enjoys spending time with her family, reading any and all romance books, and cheering on the Atlanta Braves.

As The Hub Project’s Senior Video Editor, Zach drives the development and execution of a diverse range of video projects. His portfolio includes music videos, short-form documentaries and a variety of branded content for commercial and non-profit organizations. He has also taught filmmaking in after school programs. In his free time he can be found cooking, watching old movies and hiking with his wife.