{"id":17211,"date":"2020-03-02T20:32:16","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T20:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natvoteregday.wpengine.com\/?page_id=17211"},"modified":"2025-07-09T13:22:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:22:01","slug":"steering-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nationalvoterregistrationday.org\/steering-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Steering Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Led by Secretaries of State Michael Adams (R-KY) and Steve Simon (D-MN), the Steering Committee includes a diverse array of media companies, business partners, major nonprofits, and election officials committed to advancing the civic holiday.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n

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Minnesota Secretary of State<\/h2>\r\n

Steve Simon<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Before being elected, Simon served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for ten years representing the communities of St. Louis Park and Hopkins. Simon also served as Assistant Attorney General of Minnesota and worked as a lawyer in private practice for several years.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Kentucky Secretary of State <\/h2>\r\n

Michael Adams<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Adams<\/span>\u00a0is Kentucky\u2019s 86th Secretary of State. Elected in 2019, he has designed and implemented the most significant reforms to Kentucky\u2019s election process since the 19th<\/sup>\u00a0century, expanding voting access while ensuring ballot integrity. He is an experienced election law attorney who built a national practice in the field prior to his election.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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U.S. Election Assistance Commission<\/h2>\r\n

Donald Palmer, Commissioner<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Donald Palmer was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and confirmed by unanimous consent of the United States Senate on January 2, 2019, to serve as a United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Commissioner. Mr. Palmer currently serves as Chairman of the EAC and the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC).<\/p>\n

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U.S. Election Assistance Commission<\/h2>\r\n

Benjamin Hovland, Commissioner<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Benjamin Hovland was confirmed by unanimous consent of the United States Senate on January 2, 2019 to serve on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Mr. Hovland currently serves as Chairman of the EAC and the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the Technical Guidelines Development Committee (TGDC). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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APIA Vote <\/h2>\r\n

Christine Chen, Executive Director<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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As both the founding executive director and current Executive Director, Chen has strengthened and expanded APIAVote\u2019s partners into 22 states. APIAVote\u2019s research and polling of Asian American voters and their regional trainings and field programs have strengthened the local grassroots programs in reaching and mobilizing Asian American and Pacific Islander voters.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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BIPAC<\/h2>\r\n

Tim Riordan, President and CEO<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Tim Riordan is President & CEO of BIPAC, a non-profit corporation formed in 1963 under the laws of the District of Columbia by citizens who were interested in preserving and strengthening the principles of government embodied in the Constitution of the United States, in protecting individual freedom under law, and in promoting our free, private and competitive enterprise system. He lives in Arlington, VA with his wife and two sons and is a graduate of the University of Scranton with a B.S. in International Business and a Minor in German.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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NALEO Educational Fund<\/h2>\r\n

Arturo Vargas, Senior Advisor<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Arturo Vargas is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, a national non-profit, non-partisan organization working to strengthen American democracy by promoting the full participation of Latinos in civic life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Google<\/h2>\r\n

Emily Luepker, Global Policy Marketing Lead, Civics & Elections<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Meta <\/h2>\r\n

Eva Guidarini, Elections lead for U.S. Public Policy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Eva Guidarini is the Elections lead for U.S. Public Policy at Meta. She\u2019s been at the company since the 2016 election cycle, working closely with candidates, elected officials, and election authorities across the country; and came to Meta after half a decade working on state and federal campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Microsoft<\/h2>\r\n

Dave Leichtman, Director of Global Elections<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Dave Leichtman is the Director of Global Elections at Microsoft. As part of the company\u2019s Tech for Society mission, he leads nonpartisan civic engagement efforts and works with election officials and those upholding democracy worldwide to address resilience, tech, security, and AI needs. Dave also leads the company’s internal US and international election strategy.<\/p>\n

Dave has held this and similar roles for 11 years at Microsoft. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at several US political technology firms. He also served as state leadership for a major US political party for over a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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EveryLibrary <\/h2>\r\n

Sanobar Wilkins, Democracy Projects Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Sanobar Wilkins is the Democracy Projects Coordinator for the EveryLibrary Institute, where she runs the VoteLibraries initiative to encourage libraries to participate in election administration and prevent violence in civic spaces. She also helps inform voters about issues on the ballot, from funding to censorship, that impact public libraries and local communities.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)<\/h2>\r\n

Brandon Graham, Director, Advocacy at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Brandon Graham serves as Director, Advocacy at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. Brandon oversees NAMI’s advocate development and mobilization to advance policies that build better lives for all people affected by mental health conditions. Brandon is responsible for<\/span> its strategic advocacy campaigns\u2014including the nonpartisan #Vote4MentalHealth campaign to help people understand the impact of their vote on mental health care in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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United Way Worldwide <\/h2>\r\n

Jordan McKinney, Public Policy Associate<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Jordan McKinney is an Associate for Public Policy for United Way Worldwide (UWW). In his position he represents UWW for their Executive Branch partnership and engagement. Prior to joining UWW, he spent five years with Accenture Federal Services as a Human Capital strategist. He has led voter registration efforts spanning from the Hampton Roads community to Baltimore City. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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When We All Vote<\/h2>\r\n

Beth Lynk, Executive Director<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Beth Lynk is the Executive Director of When We All Vote, bringing deep experience in strategic communications, campaign leadership, and public affairs across the civil rights, health care, housing, and nonprofit sectors. She has held senior roles at HUD, HHS, and CMS, where she led nationally recognized enrollment and equity initiatives. A DC native and Northwestern graduate, Beth is known for building cross-sector coalitions and advancing impactful, equity-driven civic campaigns.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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National Disability Rights Network<\/h2>\r\n

Michelle Bishop, Disability Advocacy Specialist for Voting Rights<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Bishop joined the NDRN in 2013, where she provides training and technical assistance to the P&A network regarding voting rights and access for voters with disabilities, coordinates the Voting Working Group, and manages the voting lists. Previously, she was the Assistant Director of Public Policy & Advocacy at Paraquad Center for Independent Living in St. Louis.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Colorado Elections Division<\/h2>\r\n

Judd Choate, Director of Elections<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Judd Choate has been the Director of the Division of Elections at the Colorado Department of State since 2009, and previously served as president of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED). He has also practiced law privately and has clerked at the Colorado Supreme Court. He holds a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Purdue University.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Military Officers Association of America<\/h2>\r\n

Amanda Centers, Vice President, Development<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Amanda Centers has over 10 years of association management experience centered on fundraising and professional development services for service members, veterans, and military spouses.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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CAA Foundation<\/h2>\r\n

Natalie Tran, Co-founder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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National Urban League<\/h2>\r\n

Jerika L. Richardson, <\/b>Senior Vice President, Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiative<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Jerika L. Richardson is Senior Vice President for Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiatives at the National Urban League. She leads the organization\u2019s advocacy, public education, and strategic work on civic engagement, census, voting rights and ballot access, criminal justice and policing reform, expungement, ending gun violence, combating extremism, and other justice and equity related areas.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Charlotte Castillo, Executive Director<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Charlotte Castillo, is a seasoned and dynamic brand builder, strategist and hands-on collaborative leader with over 20 years\u2019 experience in media, advocating for and marketing to the Latinx community and building fearless, innovative, and inclusive global teams. Before Poderistas, Charlotte was an award-winning senior executive at ViacomCBS (now Paramount Global) for 14+ years and prior to that the founding Head of Marketing of Latina Magazine, the breakthrough first print publication for the bicultural Latina. Charlotte is a radical optimist, daughter of Dominican immigrants, first-generation college graduate, born and raised in NYC who currently resides in The Bronx with her 15-year-old son.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Levi Strauss and Company<\/h2>\r\n

Alexis Bechtol, Director of Community Affairs<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Snap, Inc.<\/h2>\r\n

Jillian Corozzo, Global Public Policy and Partnerships Associate<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Jillian Corozzo cultivates relationships with Snap’s political, government and non-profit partners worldwide. Through these partnerships, she spearheads collaborative efforts that raise awareness of critical issues impacting Snapchatters, including civic engagement, youth mental health, the fentanyl crisis, and platform safety.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Nonprofit VOTE<\/h2>\r\n

Brian Miller, Executive Director (Ex-officio Member of the Steering Committee)<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Miller has served as executive director of Nonprofit VOTE since 2014 and has provided oversight of the National Voter Registration Day work since Nonprofit VOTE assumed management of the holiday in 2017. Miller has over two decades of nonprofit executive director experience and a strong background and track record in program management, organizational leadership, and civic engagement.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Impactual LLC<\/h2>\r\n

Matt Singer, Founder of National Voter Registration Day (Ex-officio Member of the Steering Committee)<\/p>\n<\/span>\r\n

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Matt founded National Voter Registration Day in 2012 and previously served as the Executive Director of the Bus Federation Civic Fund (now the Alliance for Youth Organizing). He is an organizer, a writer, a small business owner, and a three-time college dropout. His writing and\/or exploits have made their way into the pages of The New Republic, In These Times, and The Washington Post. He helped found Forward Montana Foundation, a local Bus affiliate. He believes in 1) Democracy, 2) Fun, and 3) Winning. Not always in that order.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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