Ting Ting is a human rights lawyer based in New York City. She was the Legal Director of the Women’s March on Washington and was on the National Organizing Committee. Ting Ting is originally from Shanghai, China. Her background is in music and human rights, she has spent her youth playing the oboe with various orchestras around the country, notably with the American Symphony Orchestra. Ting Ting’s human rights work has taken her all over the world. After law school, Ting Ting clerked at the Constitutional Court of South Africa for Justices Albie Sachs and Edwin Cameron. Following her clerkship, she was Senior Project Manager at the Incentives for Global Health, an international non-profit organization which uses medical innovation to increase research and development for neglected diseases for the global poor. After working in global health and poverty alleviation, she was a Public Defender in Brooklyn for 5 years and is currently an attorney at the New York City Human Rights Commission. Ting Ting was a 2009 Fulbright Scholar to South Africa, for which she received the Amy Biehl award.

Ting Ting Cheng, March On, Women’s March On Washington

 

Lindsey Kanaly is an Oklahoma City native and a lead organizer for the Women’s March on Oklahoma, the largest demonstration in Oklahoma history with 14,000+ people. She is the co-founder of March On Oklahoma, a continuation of the Women’s March On Oklahoma. Lindsey is a dedicated activist who believes in equality for all individuals. Lindsey sits on the board of Freedom Oklahoma, a nonprofit working to secure full equality and legal protections for LGBTQIA+ Oklahomans through public education, advocacy, coalition building, and individual empowerment. Through her work she is dedicated to educate fellow Oklahomans about civic engagement and women’s empowerment. Lindsey was recently named a Top 40 under 40 award recipient by the Oklahoma Gazette. She earned her degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Oklahoma and her Juris Doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law. She works as an attorney in the energy industry, but her passion is in criminal justice and political reform. She volunteers for local campaigns and frequently visits the State Capitol to fight for her fellow Oklahomans. When she is not organizing, fighting for her community, or working, she enjoys her time with her son and two dogs.

 

Lindsey Kanaly, March On Oklahoma

 

Vanessa Wruble has dedicated her life to producing socially relevant media, political organizing, and redefining the global narrative of modern African culture. Okayafrica, the company she started with Questlove of The Roots, is now the largest media company focusing on a forward-thinking, nuanced view of Africa today. She previously worked as the first  international correspondent at Al Gore’s Current TV, as a Communication Specialist for the United Nations, and as a journalist for several print magazines. Wruble first arrived in Africa to work in humanitarian aid for an NGO in Sierra Leone, but quickly turned from development to deep immersion in the many, and unique, cultures overflowing on the continent. During her extensive time living and working in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Gabon, Sao Tome & Principé, Equatorial Guinea, and Somalia, Wruble found herself working with and representing some of Africa’s biggest music stars. That lead her to the great honor of working with the family of Fela Kuti to re-release his music, assist in the production of Fela! on Broadway, and reignite the legacy of Fela as an anti-colonialist, political revolutionary in the collective global consciousness.

Wruble graduated Cum Laude from Williams College where she studied Women’s Issues, Psychology, and Fiction Writing. She holds Master’s Degrees from The New School for Social Research in Psychology and from NYU in Interactive Media, where she focused on using technology to enable rich human interaction, and is an echoing green social entrepreneurship fellow. Vanessa helped to found the Women’s March on Washington, where she served as the Head of Campaign Operations, so as to right the imbalance of power, fight on behalf of all marginalized people, and ensure the end of structural patriarchy.

Vanessa Wruble, March On, (Women’s March On Washington) (Co-founder)

 

Penelope is a strategy and communications professional, passionate about international affairs, human rights and democracy. With a wide range of experience in the non-profit, non-governmental and private sectors, Penelope has worked with organizations and supported projects in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Africa. She was previously Vice- President at Teneo, a consulting firm, after spending 4 years with an elections technology company. Penelope was also the Director of Communications and Fundraising for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and worked with the Clinton Foundation in Vancouver and New York. Born and raised in France, she earned a BA in international relations and political science from Tufts University in 2005, and a MA in international affairs with a focus on conflict and security from Sciences Po Paris in 2007.

Penelope Chester, March On Canada (Women’s March Canada)

 

Rachel Labare is a data and research assistant with Adorney Innovations. She is a co-founder of March On! New Paltz, which focuses on grassroots direct action and positive resistance on the environment, New York State voter justice, and more. With March On, she is an operations assistant working with data and communications. With a background in disability advocacy, she brings her experience as an autistic woman to implement radical disability acceptance in the organizations with which she works.

Rachel Labare, March On Hudson Valley

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Jamilia Land is a mother, mental health advocate, criminal and restorative justice activist, public speaker, and founder of Mind Change- a 501(c)(3) organization centered on the mental health and well being of children impacted by police and community murder, gun violence, and incarceration. A Bay Area native, this outspoken, focus driven, and sometimes controversial activist devotes the majority of her time fighting for the rights of her wrongfully incarcerated son and families of victims of police brutality. The 43 year old has taken on advocacy for childhood mental illness, social injustices, and African American rights and civil liberties. ​Her life work ​has taken her into the juvenile detention centers, the state prisons, and various levels of  social work specialized in adolescent development. Jamilia currently sits on the communication board for California Families United 4 Justice (co-sponsor of Assembly Bill 392 “California Act To Save Live’s” by Assemblywoman Dr. Shirley Weber) BAPAC- Black Political Association of California, March On and a host of other civic engagement and legislative leadership development organizations.

Jamilia is often seen navigating the waters of direct community actions and legislative work. When her son was charged with a triple homicide at 23 years of age she made it her mission to end the felony murder law in California and joined Senator Nancy Skinner in the fight for Senate Bill 1437 which changed Californias felony murder law. She advocates diligently through her social media platforms as well as “boot’s on the ground” community organizing and extreme lobbying for the rights of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals.​ ​In 2018, she launched a non profit organization named Mind Change.This is a grassroots project designed to bridge the gap’s between the various African American, Latino and impoverished communities within the various counties throughout California, in an effort to open the dialogue of the issues that impact these communities surrounding police brutality/ murder, community gang and gun violence and the overall mental health impact of gun violence on children and impacted families.

Bringing together community members of various cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, and geographical regions who specialize in trauma informed care and resources is her main objective. Through protests, marching, lobbying, and demanding accountability, Jamilia has made it her life’s work to being the voice of the unheard, the voice of the forgotten, and the voice of the voiceless. By challenging policies and exposing discrimination, she stands firm in her convictions. She has made her mark by being diligent in her advocacy of mental health, criminal justice and restorative justice rights. She remains active in the community and continues to support the local leaders and organizations.​ ​Jamilia is highly noted as a change agent for the community provoking actions needed to bring forth change.

 

Mother. Marine. Philanthropist. Author. Entrepreneur. Reality TV Star. And, for at-risk children in the DMV area, Hero.

Gunnery Sergeant Tawanda (Tee) Hanible was born and raised in Chicago.  Upon graduation from high school Gunnery Sergeant Hanible enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1996. In February 2012, Mrs. Hanible was chosen to represent the state of Illinois by the White House where President Obama honored her for doing exceptional things in their community. Hanible was also featured in the Newsweek Magazine Heroes edition for her work. In 2013 Mrs. Hanible helped to assemble the Marine Corps’ first ever Marine Week Youth Leadership in Cleveland, Ohio and was honored by the Mayor of Cleveland for her successful execution of the program and impact on the 250 youth that participated. Her organization Operation Heroes Connect has been awarded Black Celebrity Giving’s (BCG) 2013 Rising Star Award and the Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award. In 2013 Mrs. Hanible founded Finding Your Vision Expo, a female empowerment expo that bringing successful women to share their experiences with women who are looking for sisterhood and motivation.

Retired from the Marine Corps after two decades of service, Tee chose her next assignment as becoming the only female military expert on the Fox Network, reality-based competition show  “American Grit” hosted by WWE’s John Cena. While the glamour of television stardom may be her current vocation, it’s her humble beginnings that allows her organization Operation Heroes Connect to be a top priority. Tee is currently the National Veteran’s Chair for Women’s March and March On Veterans. Known as an activist in her own right, this Washingtonian Award recipient truly believes service never ends. 

“If you don’t believe in speaking out against injustices or supporting movements that do, then why serve your country” ~Tee Hanible

Tee Hanible, March On Veterans

Biography coming soon!

 

Eve Hurwitz is a mother, veteran, business owner and community organizer. After graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in vocal performance, she started working with small businesses as a financial software consultant while performing music in her spare time. After September 11th, Eve joined the United States Navy, became a Naval Flight Officer, and deployed twice aboard USS ENTERPRISE. She finished her active duty tours in 2010, entered the Navy Reserve, and continued to serve the community. As a dedicated entrepreneur, Eve started her own small business while volunteering for several nonprofits.

Eve is passionate about helping mothers and families through her work at The Milky Way Foundation and the Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition. She advocates for civic engagement and first amendment rights as the founder and Director of March On Maryland.

After organizing the Women’s March in Annapolis, Maryland, Eve became steadily more vocal, speaking locally on a variety of issues. Working with multiple community organizations, March On Maryland then organized the March for Science, Rally for Healthcare, and March for Racial Justice, all in Maryland’s capital. Eve also works with grassroots organizations to raise awareness of local and state issues and to advocate for earned sick leave, paid family leave, increased minimum wage, and other policies that protect workers and families. Her dream is to see social, racial, economic and environmental justice for all Americans and communities worldwide. Eve believes we will accomplish this by amplifying women’s voices and effecting proportional representation in our elected leadership.

Eve Hurwitz, March On Maryland

 

Lisa’s activism work began before the election, as Co-Chair of the Feminist Majority’s Northern CA Rally & Walk for EQUALITY to raise awareness and re-mobilize to ratify the ERA (3/17). After gathering signatures at the Women’s March on Washington, she quickly joined the leadership team of Women’s March San Jose, and has been an active community organizer with them and March On in the Bay Area. She has a B.A. from Stanford University in Economics and Communications. She spent 17 years at Silicon Valley firms, including startups, and has a wealth of business development experience. Devoted to raising two daughters, her volunteer work includes (10) years of leadership in parent education with Common Ground Speaker Series (a consortium of 30 independent schools); co-founder of Children’s Voices for Charity; board chair with Mountain School; (pre-kids) led multi-county campaign “Neighbors for Responsible Logging” for environmental protection. Woman’s rights are human rights which will help to save our world.

Lisa Liddle, Women’s March San Jose

Biography coming soon.

 

Andi is an expert at media and grassroots campaigns.  Andi has served as Senior Political Advisor for Gov. Bill Richardson, Governor Mark Warner’s Forward Together PAC and as Deputy Campaign Manager for Howard Dean’s presidential campaign.  As Communications Director for the NAACP National Voter Fund, she participated in one of the most successful voter mobilization efforts, pulling over 1 million African-American voters to the polls. As a Communications Associate with George Soros’ Open Society Institute, she was involved in reforming felony voter laws. Andi has also been an administrator of Hiriam Management, a Philadelphia-based music management firm and record label where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the company’s music magazine, Strictly Hip Hop.

Andi Pringle, Fight Back PAC