Andrew Yang was a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and 2021 candidate for mayor of New York City. Named by President Obama as a Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship, he is the founder of Humanity Forward and Venture for America. Yang’s New York Times bestselling book The War on Normal People helped introduce the idea of universal basic income into the political mainstream. His recently released book, Forward - Notes on the Future of Our Democracy, outlines forces holding America back from effective governance. In it, he lays out key structural reforms aimed at safeguarding democracy.

Yang is a graduate of Brown University, where he graduated with degrees in economics and political science, and Columbia Law School, where he was an editor of the Law Review. Between campaigns, he focused on providing relief to Americans grappling with the impact of the pandemic, and building relationships with candidates and elected officials across the political spectrum. He lives with his family in New York.

Matt Shinners worked in the education and tech spaces before joining Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign. There, he served as policy director, communications director, and chief of staff. Matt has long been a supporter of third parties. He lives in Bergen County, NJ, with his wife, son, and two dogs.

Blair Walsingham is a former Democratic Nominee for U.S. Congress, TN-01. Her platform highlighted health, freedom, and financial security. She is a champion of ending poverty, with a deep commitment to environmentalism and equity for women. Blair brings an in-depth understanding of policies related to women’s issues and agriculture. She acts as the Vice Chair of her local Sierra Club committee and is a member of the National Women's Caucus. Blair’s father was an active service member during her childhood, and she grew up in New Jersey and Florida. She is an Air Force veteran, herself, who now resides in Hawkins County, TN, with her husband, four children, and a variety of family pets.

Laura Del Savio has been an educator in public high schools in New York and Connecticut. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College, then earned an M.A. in teaching at Columbia University’s Teachers College. She also holds an M.A. in School District Administration from the College of New Rochelle. She served on the Yang 2020 email team, and, later, at Humanity Forward. She brings experience in communications and media relations to the Forward Party, having served as Communications Director/Deputy Campaign Manager on Walsingham’s congressional campaign. Laura, the mother of three young adults, lives in Connecticut.

Kait Saier has been in the political space for almost ten years, working as a democratic fundraiser for most of her career. Originally from Kentucky, Kait has lived and worked all over the country and currently resides in Michigan. These experiences have convinced her that America is not as polarized as many believe, and she is dedicated to bringing people of all walks of life together to make real positive change. During her infrequent downtime, she enjoys rereading Harry Potter and hanging with her two cats.

Michael Christine, also known to many as the Tatted Lawyer on his various social media pages, was born and raised in Upstate N.Y. and from an early age he strived to achieve his goals while always staying true to himself. A graduate of The University of Miami School of Law, member of the Florida Bar, and recognized as one of Nation’s Top 40 under 40 Black Attorneys, Michael has always advocated for a person’s right to express themselves no matter their professional environment, especially when it comes to normalizing tattoos in the workplace. Beginning his journey into the crypto space in early 2017, Michael found a passion amongst this emerging field. Using his background in securities law and brand consultation, Michael consulted for an early crypto project and drafted one of the first SAFT (Standard Agreement for Future Tokens) agreements at the time. Today, Michael is a Co-Owner of the Outkast NFT Collection, as well as an active civil defense attorney. Notably, Michael’s Outkast NFT Collection sold out within 44 minutes of its public launch and will be featured in various galleries and exhibits around the country.

Joshua Causin was the 2020 Congressional District Lead for Virginia’s 9th District for the Yang 2020 campaign. He also previously served as the Democratic Party Treasure for Giles County, Va. Josh was instrumental in Blair Walsingham’s Congressional run, serving as an advisor and video manager. He currently serves on the Executive Committee as the Communications Chair for the New River Valley Chapter of the Sierra Club. Josh is an advocate for social, economic, and environmental policies that account for the unique needs and perspectives of rural Americans. He lives in Narrows, Va. with his wife, daughter, and their many pets.

Jeff has practiced law in New York since 2003 and recently partnered in a commercial real estate brokerage. Jeff ran for the Democratic Party nomination to represent NY-7 in the House of Representatives and was nominated in 2018 in the general election by the Reform Party of NY for the same seat. He is a proud alumni of Andrew Yang's 2020 run for President and 2021 run for mayor where he raised funds and helped protect the vote. In 2020, Jeff successfully represented New York voters who sued the State of New York after the state attempted to cancel the Democratic presidential primary. He is passionate about the Forward Party's promise to help end the "good for some, bad for all" policies of our governments.

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