President

Vice President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Director, Voter Services

Director, Government Policy

Board Member at Large

Board Member at Large

Board Member at Large

Executive Director

Amy Widestrom holds a B.A. in English and Theater from Oberlin College and both an M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science from Syracuse University. Her academic expertise lies in American politics, with a focus on civic engagement, public policy, campaigns and elections, and the role of women in politics. Prior to joining the League, Amy served as a faculty member and Chair of the Department of Historical and Political Studies at Arcadia University. Her professional background also includes roles in the nonprofit sector, at the Brookings Institution, and with the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. She published Displacing Democracy: Economic Segregation in America in 2015.

PA Program Director - Advocacy & Policy

Deb holds a B.A. in Political Science from Allegheny College and an M.A. in International Affairs from American University. She brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of gender, governance, and international affairs, working with IFES, IRI, the U.S. Institute of Peace, Women in International Security, and in the office of U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Jr. Her work has advanced inclusive democracy and women’s political participation across Africa, the Middle East, the Pacific, and the U.S. She holds certifications in project management and gender equality, and served on the Executive Committee of the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security.

PA Program Manager – Civic Programs & Engagement

Brianna graduated from Oregon State University in 2021 with a Master’s of Public Policy and a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Natural Resources, along with a B.S. in Political Science earned in 2017. Before joining the League, she was a Climate Action Organizer at NextGen America, where she cultivated partnerships, trained volunteers, and promoted voter registration drives.

Development & Operations Coordinator

Polly holds a B.A. in Art from Vassar College, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) professional designations. She has over 20 years of experience working in finance, asset management, nonprofit operations, and volunteer engagement. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in theology with research interests in collective trauma and resilience, interfaith dialogue, and women’s spirituality.

Communications & Operations Fellow

Edward is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the University of Pennsylvania's Fels Institute of Government with a double concentration in Domestic Policy and Nonprofit Management. Edward previously graduated from San Diego State University. His professional focus lies at the intersection of data-informed operational improvements and dignity-centered storytelling across higher education, nonprofits, and community-based service organizations like the San Diego-based nonprofit, Think Dignity.