meet the Voices of frank
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Aaron FoleyManaging Editor of Model D, Journalist and AuthorAaron Foley is a journalist and author, serving as managing editor of Model D in Detroit. Formerly news editor of the New York Amsterdam News, he has held leadership roles at PBS NewsHour, CUNY and Detroit city government and has published both fiction and nonfiction, contributing to outlets like The Atlantic and This American Life.
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Aaron ZeilerDirector, Strategic Communications at Stony Brook UniversityAaron J. Zeiler is a strategic communicator and social change strategist based in New York. He currently directs Partner Strategies at the Center for Public Interest Communications. With a background in public interest tech, prison abolition and public health, he creates storytelling and communication training to empower social change organizations and foundations.
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Adrián EscárteSenior Strategist, Media & Messaging at Strategic Communications, National Immigration Law CenterAdrián Escárte is a driven and self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic and passion for growth. Known for persistence, teamwork and exceptional communication skills. Thrives on challenges, supports peers and approaches every task with diligence, curiosity and a commitment to excellence.
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Ahmen SivaloganathanTED Speaker, Co-Founder of Dads for AllMohan Sivaloganathan, known as the “Batman of Social Impact,” is a keynote speaker and founder of Harmonious Leadership. He helps organizations drive sustainable, people-first change, blending leadership development with justice. Formerly CEO of Our Turn, he transformed a national youth-led education movement, securing major policy wins and fostering inclusive cultures.
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Ai-Jen PooPresident, National Domestic Workers Alliance & Co-Founder, Caring Across GenerationsAi-Jen Poo is a labor leader and MacArthur Fellow transforming the care economy. She organizes for dignity, accessibility and justice for domestic workers while building broad coalitions that uplift caregivers and families nationwide.
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Alan JenkinsLaw Professor, HarvardOmar Wasow is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Princeton University whose research explores protest movements and political behavior. His work has been featured in The New Yorker, The Atlantic and The Washington Post. A co-founder of BlackPlanet.com, he holds a PhD in African American Studies and MAs in Government and Statistics from Harvard University.
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Alexa AsendorfProgram Associate at Pivotal Ventures and Associate at McKinsey & CompanyAlexa Asendorf is a program associate at Pivotal Ventures and an associate at McKinsey & Company. With a background in public relations and an MBA, she brings expertise in communications and strategy to advancing initiatives that empower women and drive change.
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Alia SharriefArtistAlia Sharrief is a California-based hip hop artist, educator and human rights champion known for founding the Hijab Chronicles, a platform elevating Muslim women in hip hop. She blends her identity into her music and action, using lyrics to empower communities and challenge stereotypes. Her work includes organizing concerts, youth workshops and scholarship programs supporting creative Muslim women, aiming to represent and uplift voices through art and storytelling. -
Amanda CooperStrategistAmanda is passionate about solid strategy, meaningful messages and the allure of alliteration. She takes pride in helping her clients reach new heights, whether it’s winning a national contest, nailing a one on one interview, or any other achievement in communication or justice. -
Amy Lynn SmithWriterAmy Lynn Smith is a senior-level writer and strategist specializing in public interest communications. With a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Florida, she creates strategic, persuasive content for nonprofits, foundations and agencies focused on social and systems change.
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Amy RayMusician, Indigo GirlsAmy Ray is an American singer-songwriter and half of the folk duo Indigo Girls, known for blending artistry with awareness. Starting in high school in Atlanta, she and Emily Saliers formed the Indigo Girls in 1981, earning a Grammy and releasing nearly 20 albums. Ray’s solo work spans punk, Americana and country styles, often addressing social issues.
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Amy SimonPartner at Goodwin Simon Strategic ResearchAmy Simon, founding partner at Goodwin Simon Strategic Research, brings 30 years of political experience as a pollster and strategist. She specializes in public opinion research for public policy, ballot measures and campaigns in over 40 states. She is known for her expertise on complex social issues and effective messaging for progressive causes.
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Anastasia KhooPresident of American PromiseAnastasia Khoo is a seasoned leader driving organizational and cultural transformation. As President of American Promise, advances reform to reduce money’s influence in politics. Formerly at Conservation International and HRC, led campaigns like the viral red equality logo, doubling growth and shifting national conversations.
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Anat Shenker-OsorioPrincipal and Founder of ASO CommunicationsAnat Shenker-Osorio is a political strategist, author and founder of ASO Communications. She advises progressive movements on effective message framing that inspires action and unity. Host of the Words to Win By podcast and author of Don’t Buy It, her Race-Class Narrative work has shaped campaigns worldwide.