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YEO Staff of Economics and Political Science with a master’s degree in gender and social policy. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University, where she studied communications and political science. Contact Dawn at [email protected]. Ryan Hurst YEO Network Team: Membership Ryan Hurst is the membership services coordinator for the YEO Network. Originally from Plantation, Florida, Hurst is a graduate of the Florida State University, where he received a bachelor of science degree with a double major in political science and interdisciplinary social science. Hurst has worked on local, state, and federal campaigns, including helping to lead the Obama campaign to victory in Florida in 2008 as a field organizer for three of North Florida’s largest counties. Before joining the YEO Network staff, Hurst served as an intern, assisting with the 2008 and 2009 National Convenings. Hurst is also an alumnus of the Front Line Leaders Academy, a nonpartisan program which he now co-manages. Contact Ryan at [email protected]. Linda Inge YEO Network Team: Administration Linda began working with People For the American Way Foundation in 2000 as a volunteer, but quickly turned her passion for civil rights into a career. Born and raised in North Florida, Inge’s background is in accounting. She worked as an accountant for Hopping, Boyd, Green and Sams Law Firm in Tallahassee, Florida and for the Florida Association of Counties. Since joining People For the American Way Foundation and People For the American Way, Inge has worked on a number of campaigns, including election protection and Supreme Court nominations. She currently serves as the YEO Network administrative manager. Contact Linda at [email protected]. Raquel Jones YEO Network Team: Membership YEO National Convening | 2015 Raquel Jones is the membership services associate for the YEO Network. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Jones is a graduate of Florida A&M University where she majored in political science with a focus in global security. Most recently, she served as an intern with the YEO Network, where she was instrumental in the successful execution of the 2014 National Convening. Prior to that, Jones served as a legislative intern for state Representative Kionne McGhee in the Florida House of Representatives, who is also a member of the YEO Network. There she managed constituent relations, assisted in organizing legislative events, and reviewed pertinent policy analysis in preparation for committee and constituent meetings. Jones is passionate about giving back and helping others; she hopes to leave a lasting impact on her community. Contact Raquel at rjones@ pfaw.org 106