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Served as DC Alliance Co-chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Lead for Braver Angels, one of the largest depolarization organizations, and previously co-led social media and Ambassador outreach nationally.
Involved closely in depolarization since shortly after the 2016 election, with a main interest of reducing polarization at scale.
Brings 10+ years of strategy consulting experience, and worked at a think tank after receiving a degree in public policy.
James Coan
Executive Director
Served as president of the National Federation of Republican Women from January 2020 to December 2021, creating a multi-media broadcast studio and overhauling corporate fundraising and financial oversight.
Began her more than four decades of public service as the youngest person to serve on the GOP State Committee in New York State history.
Offers extensive private-sector experience as a businesswoman and consultant, having advised in various public relations and multi-media efforts.
Ann Schockett
Senior Strategist
Lived in seven countries as a cross-sectoral executive with experience across >60 countries on five continents.
Served as a former strategist at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, advised multiple Democratic presidential campaigns, ran a Hollywood-founded philanthropic organization, and served as a visiting scholar at Beijing University.
Founded a nation-wide fellowship focused on US bridge-building activities.
Dane Erickson
Senior Advisor
Co-founders
Served as DC Alliance Co-chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Lead for Braver Angels, one of the largest organizations focused on reducing political divides, and previously co-led social media and Ambassador outreach nationally.
Involved closely in this field since shortly after the 2016 election, with a main interest of reducing political divides at scale.
Brings 10+ years of strategy consulting experience, and worked at a think tank after receiving a degree in public policy.
Ann Schockett
Senior Strategist
Served as president of the National Federation of Republican Women from January 2020 to December 2021, creating a multi-media broadcast studio and overhauling corporate fundraising and financial oversight.
Began her more than four decades of public service as the youngest person to serve on the GOP State Committee in New York State history.
Offers extensive private-sector experience as a businesswoman and consultant, having advised in various public relations and multi-media efforts.
Dane Erickson
Senior Advisor
Lived in seven countries as a cross-sectoral executive with experience across >60 countries on five continents.
Served as a former strategist at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, advised multiple Democratic presidential campaigns, ran a Hollywood-founded philanthropic organization, and served as a visiting scholar at Beijing University.
Founded a nation-wide fellowship focused on US bridge-building activities.
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