Free Press’ experts have diverse backgrounds and knowledge in topics related to Internet policy, journalism, public media, and much more. They are available as guests or for interviews. Please contact, Moira Vahey for more information.

Josh Silver, Executive Director

Josh Silver, who co-founded Free Press in 2002, oversees all programs, campaigns, fundraising and special projects. Josh speaks and publishes widely on media and technology issues.

Ben Scott, Policy Director

Ben Scott oversees all governmental outreach and regularly testifies before Congress and the FCC. The Washington Post called him a "driving force" in media and technology policy.

Craig Aaron, Senior Program Director

Craig Aaron leads all program, advocacy and communications work. He works in the Washington office and speaks regularly on media, Internet and journalism issues.

S. Derek Turner, Research Director

S. Derek Turner oversees policy analysis and regularly testifies before Congress and the FCC. Derek has written extensively on a wide range of media and technology issues.

Timothy Karr, Campaign Director

Timothy Karr manages all online initiatives -- including SavetheInternet.com, StopBigMedia.com and InternetforEveryone.org. Tim speaks and writes about the state of journalism and the future of the Internet.

Alexandra Russell, Outreach Director

Alexandra Russell supervises advocacy, outreach, education and organizing initiatives. She speaks regularly about noncommercial media and ownership issues.