Raven Brooks is the executive director of Netroots Nation. Raven was initially drawn into politics during Howard Dean’s presidential campaign and quickly got involved in grassroots politics, including the first Yearly Kos. He’s since led the growth of Netroots Nation from a volunteer run effort to the country’s premier progressive gathering, added an international component, and expanded the programming to include infrastructure and capacity-building programs. Raven is a member of the San Francisco New Leaders Council advisory board and was named one of their Top 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders in 2008. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and two cats and is an avid cyclist, hiker and outdoor enthusiast.
Carolyn Dulchinos is a Development Associate for Netroots Nation. Carolyn was an attorney in Washington, D.C., with a practice focused on campaign finance and government ethics. In the 1990s, she moved with her husband to Boulder, Colorado and took a job as legislative representative for the Boulder County Commissioners. She’s now a community activist, involved in land use and environmental issues, as well as immigration policy. She has served as Precinct Captain for her “gold mine” district in North Boulder. Carolyn volunteers in the vet clinic of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley -- and drives her 2 teenagers various places.
Melissa Foley is the New Media Program Director for Netroots Foundation. Prior to joining NF she worked as a senior member of the Online Communications team at Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection, and as Director of Marketing and Operations for a web-based social enterprise. Melissa holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, and a BA from UC San Diego. She lives with her husband in San Mateo, CA.
Navi Ganancial is the team’s Outreach Director. She came from a background in event planning and education but changed her career focus with the start of the social media revolution. Since then she has worked in online community management and been a social media advocate to various companies, including San Francisco magazine and Nordstrom. She graduated from Pacific Union College and currently resides in Oakland, CA, with her dog, Lola.
Karen Thomas Kolber is the development director for Netroots Nation. With almost two decades of fundraising experience, Kolber began her career in the health and human services arena, working at one of the largest Planned Parenthood affiliates in the country before founding the consulting firm FFD. She is recognized as an expert in her field, authoring the Democratic GAIN Fundraising Manual and teaching for the Brown-Tully Institute, EMILY’s List, National Women’s Political Caucus, and the Sorenson Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. Residing in Virginia Beach with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Lucy and Molly, she's passionate animal rescue.
Mary Rickles is the director of communications and media for Netroots Nation. She previously worked in marketing and branding at the award-winning San Francisco magazine. Since her first job as a reporter, she has worked with agencies, non-profits and corporate companies on projects ranging from brand development to marketing strategy to event production. She grew up in Birmingham, AL, and currently lives in San Francisco.
Nolan Treadway is the Political and Logistics director for Netroots Nation, the largest organization fostering dialogue among liberal bloggers, activists, and elected officials. Nolan has years of experience in progressive politics and online organizing. Previously, Nolan was an Online Organizer for the Democratic National Committee and interned in new media for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Nolan holds a B.A. in business from Michigan State University and an M.P.P. in public policy from American University’s School of Public Affairs. Nolan resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Joan.
