Staff

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

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.

Michael oversees Free Press’ accounting systems and provides additional support to human-resource functions.

Madeleine works to expand News Voices, Free Press’ local-journalism program, across the country.

Diego works with Free Press members, allies and activists to uplift local and national work that centers individual voices in the fight for a fair and open internet for all.

Alicia works with Free Press members, allies and community members on the News Voices: North Carolina project.

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

Dutch oversees web development, online advocacy and outreach, data analysis and content creation for FreePress.net.

Mary Alice sets national field strategy, runs campaigns, supervises organizers and participates in ongoing policy initiatives through organizing and public-education activities.

Carrie oversees all fundraising activities for Free Press and Free Press Action Fund.

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.

Brandon works with Free Press allies and activists to help empower people in their own communities to fight for a fair and open internet for all.

Heather collaborates with Free Press’ advocacy, field and policy staff to support campaign and ally work. She focuses on digital organizing and engagement.

Sandra coordinates Free Press Action Fund’s legislative outreach and lobbying efforts.

A key voice in the fights for Net Neutrality, affordable internet access and media diversity, Jessica works closely with the executive team and key stakeholders to develop and execute strategies to advance Free Press’ mission.

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

Gaurav works alongside the policy team on topics ranging from internet-freedom issues like Net Neutrality and media ownership to consumer privacy and government surveillance.

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

Lucia coordinates online advocacy and outreach. She focuses on campaign strategy, digital engagement, content creation and data analysis.

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.

Nilda engages Free Press’ members, allies and the broader public to stop media consolidation, hold our media accountable and ensure diverse voices are represented in the media.

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 Fund.

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.

O’neil provides executive assistance to the president and CEO, supports fundraising and research efforts and works on special projects to support our board and organizational development.

Dayanita works to expand and deepen Free Press’ online presence and engagement efforts by developing digital strategies, messaging, graphics and online events that inspire supporters to take action.

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 works to protect the open internet, prevent media and telecom-industry concentration, promote affordable internet access and foster media diversity. She also coordinates responses to regulatory proposals that threaten to widen the digital divide.

James works with Free Press members, allies and community members on the News Voices: New Jersey project.

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.

Stefan helps ensure that Free Press' operations run smoothly at all levels. He also works to recruit and train activists to fight for their rights in Congress and in their communities.

Collette is responsible for managing and unifying content across Free Press’ digital channels to engage our 1.4 million members, hundreds of allies and the broader public.

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.