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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
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