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Charles Marohn

Founder, President

Abby Newsham

Cohost of the Upzoned podcast

Asia Mieleszko

Staff Writer

Carlee Alm-LaBar

Chief of Staff

Caroliena Cabada

Social Media Associate

Chris Allen

Director of Events and Partnerships

Edward Erfurt

Chief Technical Advisor

Evan Pesch

Web and Graphic Designer

Gioia Calabretta

Web and Design Intern

John Pattison

Community Builder

Lauren Ronnander

Director of Communications

Linda Twillman

Controller

Michelle Erfurt

Events Pathfinder

Mya Riley

Copywriter/Editor

Norm Van Eeden Petersman

Director of Membership

Rachel Leonardo

Video Creator

Rachel Quednau

Director of Movement Building

Seairra Jones

Lead Story Producer

Tiffany Owens Reed

Host of The Bottom-Up Revolution podcast

Tony Harris

Community Engagement Coordinator

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