The NAACP, led by President & CEO Derrick Johnson, is the home of grassroots activism for civil rights and social justice with more than 2,200 units across the nation powered by well over 2 million activists. The NAACP legacy is long, its work consistent: to build Black political, social, and economic power to end racial injustice.

Groundwork Project, founded by Joe Kennedy, invests in community organizers, advocates, and activists working year-round in places traditionally under-resourced, excluded, and ignored. GWP invests in hyperlocal efforts that build sustainable political infrastructure, engage and educate voters, and build power for the underrepresented and disenfranchised.

The effort will be led by Tracey Lewis, a senior advisor to Groundwork Project, in partnership with the Groundwork and NAACP teams. Tracey is a career organizer who started out as a volunteer and has worked on issue advocacy and electoral campaigns at every level, including five presidential races and has organized in seventeen different states across the country, from New Hampshire to South Dakota to Mississippi.

Ian Karby is the owner and founder of Karby Connections, a consulting firm focused on health and wellness programming, community education, curriculum development, mentorship and project management for public health initiatives. Ian is a trained Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer and health educator. Ian’s passion for guiding others to meet their long-term health and wellness goals led him to graduate school where he received a doctorate of physical therapy and increased his knowledge and understanding of the resilience of the human body, mind and spirit. In medical health clinics, Ian found his passion was rooted in building relationships, educating his patients and clients, advocating for their individual wellbeing and connecting them to resources within their own communities to support their wellness journey. In 2021, Ian expanded his business to not only work with individuals but to provide groups and organizations with health and wellness programming, curriculum development, project management, and growing collaborative partnerships. Now, broader community connection lies in the heart of Ian’s mission as he connects health and wellness providers, healers, and educators to each other and with diverse communities in order to defeat misinformation and help grow an educated and healthy public.

Errin Davis is the Chief Operations Officer. Her career spans various roles supporting elected officials, including Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, and State Senator Liz Miranda. Davis's professional journey also includes contributions to the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Boston Public Schools Office of Equity, Strategy & Opportunity Gaps, and Emerge Massachusetts. In 2024, she was honored in Salem State's 40 under 40 Alumni and was 1 of 50 to receive recognition for her contributions to the Massachusetts Caribbean Community. In 2025, Errin has also been honored with the City on a Hill 30 Year’s of Legacy Alumni Award.

Thanh Nguyen is the Junior Partner of The Davis System, LLC. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a B.A. in political science and economics. She has worked on a number of political campaigns and has worked within offices in the Massachusetts State House and U.S. House of Representatives. During her time at The Davis System, she has managed clients like Committee to Elect Liz Miranda, The Organizing Accelerator, Empath Mobility Pathways, Boston Children’s Chorus, and Salem State University.

Anthony Davis Jr. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Davis System, LLC. Recently named to Boston Magazine’s 150 Most Influential Bostonians, Davis has served as a political strategist and organizer with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and with several political campaigns. Before starting The Davis System, Davis had the privilege of working on campaigns for several well-respected politicians, including Senator Elizabeth Warren; Senator Doug Jones; Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Congressman Joe Kennedy, Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu, Candidate Ben Jealous, and Candidate Mike Espy.

Julie Koskey is a Clinical Specialist Physical Therapist at Mass General Brigham: Newton-Wellesley Hospital. With a passion for education and professional growth, Julie enjoys fostering the next generation of physical therapists while maintaining an active clinical practice. She also serves as the Co-Chair of the hospital’s Ethics Committee. Beyond her clinical work, Julie holds a faculty appointment at the MGH Institute of Health Professions as an Adjunct Instructor. A dedicated mentor, she has helped shape the careers of students and staff. Her commitment to professional development goes beyond traditional teaching—she nurtures confidence, cultivates critical thinking, and empowers individuals to achieve their fullest potential in the field of healthcare. Julie earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons University and holds a combined BS/MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University. She lives in Arlington, MA, with her wife and two children.

Sofia has served in a wide range of roles within the U.S. federal government, advocacy organizations, NGOs, philanthropy, and electoral campaigns. She has led teams through complex logistical and security problem-solving, orchestrated major high-stakes public appearances for senior public officials, crafted public and stakeholder engagement plans, and supported the development of messaging strategy on both the international and domestic stage. Most recently, Sofia served as the Director of Scheduling and Advance for the U.S. Attorney General at the Department of Justice. Before that, she served as Engagement Advisor to the Second Gentleman at the White House and as Special Advisor to the Deputy Secretary at the Department of Housing & Urban Development. With a passion for forming strong and effective working relationships and improving collaboration across diverse teams, Sofia enjoys joining forces with people tackling hard problems in service of improving lives around the world.

Ebenezer is the Executive Director for the Georgia House Democratic Caucus. He is a native of Mableton, GA, and a first-generation African American who received his Bachelor’s in Political Science at the University of West Georgia. Ebenezer first started his political career in the Georgia House Democratic Caucus under Minority Leader Stacey Abrams and since then has worked across the South in grassroots organizing. Some of his political highlights include Warnock for Georgia Senatorial campaign, Elizabeth Warren’s Presidential primary campaign in South Carolina, Kennedy for Massachusetts Senatorial Campaign, Walt Maddox's Gubernatorial race in Alabama, and Doug Jones’ 2017 Alabama Special Senate campaign. He has a passion for working families issues and a desire for a unified Africa! Ebenezer was first accepted to be a 2023 Organizer Accelerator Mentor and uses the mentorship to build networks and bring about progressive structural change to Georgia and the world. Ebenezer looks forward to sharing his experience and skills as a mentor with the 2025 Organizing Accelerator cohort. When he is not immersed in the world of Politics, Ebenezer loves to go to church and watch movies with his wife, baby boy Micaiah, and dog Bailey.

Quiane “Q” Turner is an Atlanta native, The Organizing Accelerator alum, and incoming law student at Georgia State University College of Law. She currently serves as Chief of Staff to State Representative Mekyah McQueen, where she supports policy strategy, legislative planning, and community engagement. Q’s passions focus on addressing police brutality, advancing civil rights, and promoting social justice. With a background in grassroots organizing and public service, she is committed to using law and policy to create a more equitable country.

Jarret Luter is a graduate of the Southern University and A&M College, where he currently works as a professor of history. He serves as the NAACP Baton Rouge (LA) branch's Political Action Chair, where he actively participates in voter registration drives and hosts local candidate forums.

Lauren Brazile is known for her community leadership, advocacy, service, and project management. With experience managing logistics for some of the largest festivals in America, managing some of the top talent in Los Angeles, aiding in the growth of over 200 small businesses, educating youth and providing resources to our homeless community, Lauren aims to create a lasting impact and a ‘safe space community.’ We Grow LA is Lauren’s passion project with a mission to do just that, GROW LA! Along with curating the Slauson Headquarters Community Center, Lauren also launched the South LA Gardening Project and Ground Zero Project to provide education and resources for underserved communities. From managing logistics for Taste of Soul and Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival to rebranding and scaling small businesses, Lauren strives to grow and empower Los Angeles communities from every angle. With an unwavering focus on the youth, Lauren recently built curriculum that has been administered across six schools within the Los Angeles and Inglewood Unified School Districts to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and experience they need to succeed. What sets Lauren apart is her dedication to finding permanent solutions. She consistently exceeds expectations, setting high standards for herself and inspiring others to strive for excellence. Her relentless work ethic, coupled with her passion for continuous improvement, drives her to deliver exceptional results and achieve outstanding outcomes. Lauren's qualities make her an influential force, empowering individuals and organizations to reach new heights of success.