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Our Team
More Like US is led by three co-founders who oversee a distinguished
Social Science Advisory Council, reflecting our commitment to evidence-based strategy.
More Like US is led by three co-founders who oversee a distinguished Social Science Advisory Council, reflecting our commitment to evidence-based strategy.
Co-Founders
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Ann Schockett, Co-Chair
Ann@MoreLikeUS.org
Served as president of the National Federation of Republican Women, bringing about the largest increase in membership and clubs in over 30 years, creating a multi-media broadcast studio and cutting edge programming, 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, Co-Chair
Dane@MoreLikeUS.org
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.
James Coan, Executive Director
James@MoreLikeUS.org
Involved closely in this field since shortly after the 2016 election, with a main interest of improving the political environment at scale.
Served in roles including DC Alliance Co-chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Lead for Braver Angels, one of the largest organizations in this field, and writes frequently about strategies and methods for achieving widespread success.
Brings 10+ years of strategy consulting experience, and worked at a think tank after receiving a degree in public policy.
Social Science Advisory Council
Generating ideas and providing feedback on approaches
Social Science
Advisory Council
Generating ideas and providing feedback on approaches
Ann Schockett
Co-Chair
Served as president of the National Federation of Republican Women, bringing about the largest increase in membership and clubs in over 30 years, creating a multi-media broadcast studio and cutting edge programming, 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.
James Coan
Executive Director
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.
Angela Bradbery
Public Interest Communications
University of Florida
Charlie Dorison
Management & Decision Sciences
Georgetown University
D. Sunshine Hillygus
Political Science & Public Policy
Duke University
Dan Stone
Behavioral Economics
Bowdoin College
Dannagal G. Young
Communication & Political Science
University of Delaware
Jamie Druckman
Political Science
University of Rochester
Jason Giersch
Political Science & Public Administration
UNC Charlotte
Jeff Lees
Organizational Behavior
University of Groningen
Jennifer Richeson
Social Psychology
Yale University
Juliana Fernandes
Advertising
University of Florida
Robb Willer
Sociology
Stanford University
Samantha Moore-Berg
Social Psychology
University of Utah
Steven Kull
Political Psychology
University of Maryland
Dane Erickson
Co-Chair
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.
James Coan
Executive Director
Involved closely in this field since shortly after the 2016 election, with a main interest of improving the political environment at scale.
Served in roles including DC Alliance Co-chair and Mid-Atlantic Regional Lead for Braver Angels, one of the largest organizations in this field, and writes frequently about strategies and methods for achieving widespread success.
Brings 10+ years of strategy consulting experience, and worked at a think tank after receiving a degree in public policy.
Co-Founders
More Like US is a fiscally-sponsored project of Mediators Foundation, EIN: 04-3002588
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