United Power Leadership

Collective Leadership

People are involved in United Power’s work through their member organizations. They craft and execute campaigns around issues such as health care, housing and criminal justice reform. In addition, United Power organizes clusters of institutions to work on more local issues when needed.

Strategy Team

United Power’s Stragey Team is made up of primary leaders from United Power member organizations and acts as the primary leadership and decision-making body of the organization. The strategy team meets at minimum 4 times annually (one per quarter) and more often if needed. Leadership on the strategy team is diverse and rotating. Each member will serve three year terms, with option of renewal; 2 consecutive term limits.

Strategy team leaders are primary leaders in their organizations. Primary leaders can organize 25+ leaders, deliver dues from their institution, attend national IAF training (or regional 5-day), participate in at least one issue team, sets and supports the organization’s annual goals around action, identifying and engaging new leaders and fundraising.

The lead organizer reports to and is accountable to the strategy team.

Professional Staff

Officers

Co-Chair/President: Richard Townsell

Co-Chair/Vice-President: Nick Brunick

Co-Chair/Vice-President: Elideth Hernandez

Co-Chair/Vice-President: Shenita Muse

Treasurer: Dennis Ryan

Asst. Treasurer: Audrey Pierce

Secretary: Yvonne Smith

Asst. Secretary: Shangwé Parker

United Power for Action and Justice

Member Organizations