Staff

Craig has led Free Press and Free Press Action since 2011. For more than 15 years, he has been a leader in major campaigns at Free Press to safeguard Net Neutrality, stop media consolidation, oppose unchecked surveillance, defend public media and sustain quality journalism.

Named co-CEO in 2020, Jessica is an attorney and racial-justice advocate who advances Free Press’ mission of building media and technology that serve truth and justice. She’s a leader in the fight to push tech companies to crack down on hate and disinformation.

Michael oversees Free Press’ accounting systems, is the lead on benefits management and supports other HR functions.

Alicia dreams, strategizes and organizes to win media reparations and to create a media ecosystem where everyone can thrive, ideally much earlier than the year 2070.

Vanessa manages engagement and content creation for Free Press, Free Press Action and Media 2070 social-media platforms with the aim of supporting the organization’s various digital initiatives.

Tauhid focuses on the News Voices project’s Philadelphia initiative to reimagine how the city’s local newsrooms approach their coverage of crime, violence and the criminal justice and carceral systems.

Candace develops strategy, mobilizes grassroots support and helps organize nationwide coalitions for Free Press and Free Press Action campaigns.

Dutch oversees web development, online advocacy and outreach, data analysis and content creation for Free Press.

Carrie oversees all fundraising activities for Free Press and Free Press Action and sets the strategic direction for the organization’s development efforts.

Leo supports the policy team’s efforts to protect the open internet, prevent media concentration, promote affordable broadband deployment and safeguard press freedom.

Dana works with the policy team to research and advocate for communications-policy solutions that serve the public interest.

Heather works with the digital, campaign, communications and policy teams to plan and execute campaigns both online and off. She also leads the organization's Net Neutrality campaign.

Sandra coordinates Free Press Action’s legislative outreach and lobbying efforts, with a focus on open-internet issues.

Vanessa works to center communities’ information needs in New Jersey.

Diamond collaborates with community members in Colorado to envision a transformative media.

Timothy builds on the organization’s grassroots and policy work to promote universal access to open networks, defend acts of journalism and protect free speech everywhere.

Amy edits all Free Press and Free Press Action communications. She also edits and monitors the Free Press website, coordinates and edits all blogs and helps create campaign, outreach and development materials.

Kimberly oversees organizational development, capacity building and financial-management activities and is a key member of our fundraising team. A co-founder of the organization, she's been at Free Press since 2003.

Sara works to secure financial support for Free Press and Free Press Action. She is responsible for all aspects of institutional funding and coordinates all grantwriting and reporting efforts.

Lucia manages all aspects of Free Press’ digital strategy and successful implementation across priority campaigns and digital platforms.

Amy oversees Free Press’ operations team, including human resources, IT, finance and facilities, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations for employment, nonprofit corporations and advocacy.

Misty oversees the Free Press staff and helps define strategy, direction and evaluation for the organization.

Yesenia works with the development team to implement all fundraising efforts for Free Press and Free Press Action.

Christina coordinates all things operations, specifically IT, office management and special projects.

Sara helps expand Free Press’ online presence and engagement strategies by managing the production of our digital content.

Mike directs Free Press’ News Voices project, which connects local communities and the newsrooms that serve them via public engagement, advocacy campaigns and collaborative projects.

Carmen develops legal strategies, policies and regulatory filings to protect the open internet, promote network resiliency, foster universal-broadband access, prevent media consolidation and ensure platform accountability.

Joseph advocates in Washington to ensure that our nation’s media policies serve the public interest and builds coalitions to broaden the movement's base.

Derek oversees Free Press’ research and policy analysis. His reports examine the economics of the media industry, broadband competition, media consolidation and ownership diversity.

Lish works on stewarding a thriving infrastructure for the News Voices program, including capturing and evaluating impact, fostering a community of practice across locations, and supporting our on-the-ground organizers.

Collette helps guide narrative change, community partnerships and strategic communications, working with artists, media-makers, creatives and advocates to shift power toward a just future media system.

Matt leads our policy and legal team's efforts to protect the open internet, prevent media concentration, promote affordable broadband deployment and safeguard press freedom.