Vision
Priorities
Our top objective is to replace partisan primaries with nonpartisan primaries, which give more power to voters.
Nonpartisan Primaries
Every eligible voter should be able to vote for any candidate, regardless of party, in every taxpayer-funded election. Period.
Primary Problem
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Independent Redistricting
Redistricting reform eliminates partisan gerrymandering and gives voters better representation.
Instant Runoffs
Instant runoffs are a better, faster, and cheaper way to ensure majority-winner elections than traditional runoff elections.
Investment
Strategy
We invest in state campaigns and national organizations that are advancing — and winning — nonpartisan election reform.
Portfolio
Our investment portfolio is composed of two primary pillars: win campaigns and build our movement.
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For local, state, and federal campaigns using legislative, litigation, ballot measure, or implementation tactics to advance and preserve policy change.
Impact
Victories
Since 2019, Unite America has invested in dozens of successful campaigns that have changed election policy and improved representation.
CASE STUDY: ALASKA
Alaska became the first state in the country to adopt top-four nonpartisan primaries and instant runoff general elections.
About Us
Who We Are
We are a philanthropic venture fund that invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government.
Our Team
Unite America is supported by a diverse staff and leadership team committed to bringing real change to our politics.
Contact
We would love to hear from you. Get in contact and we’ll be in touch soon.
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Pre-order "The Primary Solution" available February 2024.
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We're always looking for talented, innovative and passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team. Please take a look at our current openings.
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Explainers
Everything you've wanted to know about election reform, explained.
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Stay up to date on Unite America news and media coverage of election reform.
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Everything you've wanted to know about election reform, explained.
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Quick hits of the latest movement insights, research, perspectives, and more.
storytelling
Deep dives into the history and impact of election reform.
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Vision

Priorities
Our top objective is to replace partisan primaries with nonpartisan primaries, which give more power to voters.
Nonpartisan Primaries
Every eligible voter should be able to vote for any candidate, regardless of party, in every taxpayer-funded election. Period.
Primary Problem
Placeholder text for short description. Placeholder text for short description.
Independent Redistricting
Redistricting reform eliminates partisan gerrymandering and gives voters better representation.
Instant Runoffs
Instant runoffs are a better, faster, and cheaper way to ensure majority-winner elections than traditional runoff elections.

Investment

Strategy
We invest in state campaigns and national organizations that are advancing — and winning — nonpartisan election reform.
Portfolio
Our investment portfolio is composed of two primary pillars: win campaigns and build our movement.
Apply for Funding
For local, state, and federal campaigns using legislative, litigation, ballot measure, or implementation tactics to advance and preserve policy change.

Impact

Victories
Since 2019, Unite America has invested in dozens of successful campaigns that have changed election policy and improved representation.
CASE STUDY: ALASKA
Alaska became the first state in the country to adopt top-four nonpartisan primaries and instant runoff general elections.

About Us

Who We Are
We are a philanthropic venture fund that invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government.
Our Team
Unite America is supported by a diverse staff and leadership team committed to bringing real change to our politics.
Contact
We would love to hear from you. Get in contact and we’ll be in touch soon.
Careers
We're always looking for talented, innovative and passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team. Please take a look at our current openings.
book
Pre-order "The Primary Solution" available February 2024.

News & Analysis

Explainers
Everything you've wanted to know about election reform, explained.
blog
Stay up to date on all you need to know about election reform news.
in the news
Stay up to date on Unite America news and media coverage of election reform.
storytelling
Deep dives into the history and impact of election reform.
Three Things Thursday
Sign up for our biweekly newsletter highlighting the latest updates from the primary reform movement.
research
Stay up to date with new research, data, polling, and partner reports.
join usDONATE

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Unite America is a philanthropic venture fund that invests in nonpartisan election reform to foster a more representative and functional government.

Staff
Board
Advisors
Julia Anastos
Julia Anastos
Director, Investor Relations
Emily Baller
Emily Baller
Manager, Campaigns
Melissa Browne
Melissa Browne
Vice President, People & Operations
Nicole Carlson
Nicole Carlson
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
Luke Cohler
Luke Cohler
Head of Investor Relations
Holly Collier
Holly Collier
Vice President, Investor Relations
Walker Donaldson
Walker Donaldson
Partnerships Director
Tyler Fisher
Tyler Fisher
Senior Director, Policy & Partnerships
Rebecca Fitzmaurice
Rebecca Fitzmaurice
Executive Assistant
Victoria Fosdal
Victoria Fosdal
Vice President, Communications
Amber Hatch, CPA
Amber Hatch, CPA
Sr. Director, Finance & Compliance
Sarah Higginbotham
Sarah Higginbotham
Head of Programs
Beth Hladick
Beth Hladick
Director, Research & Outreach
Dan Krassner
Dan Krassner
Senior Director, Campaigns
Carlo Macomber
Carlo Macomber
Research Assistant
Owen Medina Loftus
Owen Medina Loftus
Senior Director of External Affairs
Gillian Muller
Gillian Muller
Recruiter and Talent Manager
Eli Nunes
Eli Nunes
Senior Director, Donor Strategy and Analytics
Chelsea Nunnenkamp
Chelsea Nunnenkamp
Chief of Staff
Robby O'Neill
Robby O'Neill
Operations Associate
Alana Persson
Alana Persson
Digital Marketing Associate
Matthew Scoble
Matthew Scoble
Senior Director, Advocacy & Movement
Ross Sherman
Ross Sherman
Press Director
Alex Teixeira
Alex Teixeira
In-House Counsel
Nick Troiano
Nick Troiano
Executive Director
Michael Wade
Michael Wade
Director, Investor Relations
Hon. Jason Altmire
Hon. Jason Altmire
Board Member
Former Congressman, Pennsylvania and Author
,
Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux
Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux
Board Member
Educator and Former Congresswoman, Georgia
,
Hon. Carlos Curbelo
Hon. Carlos Curbelo
Board Member
Former Congressman, Florida
,
Tom Curren
Tom Curren
Board Member
Founder, Change the Rules and Hawthorne Consultants
,
Ben Goldhirsh
Ben Goldhirsh
Chairman of The Goldhirsh Foundation
,
Trey Grayson
Trey Grayson
Board Member
Partner, Frost Brown Todd & Former Kentucky Secretary of State
,
Christian Hendricks
Christian Hendricks
Board Member
Digital Media Executive and Former McClatchy Executive
,
Sam Mar
Sam Mar
Board Member
Executive Vice President of Communications & External Affairs, Arnold Ventures
,
Marc Merrill
Marc Merrill
Co-Chair
Co-Chairman & Co-Founder, Riot Games
,
Kathryn Murdoch
Kathryn Murdoch
Co-Chair
Co-Founder & President, Quadrivium
,
Greg Orman
Greg Orman
Board Member
Entrepreneur & Political Reformer
,
Randy Peeler
Randy Peeler
Board Member
Senior Advisor at Berkshire Partners
,
Lisa D. T. Rice
Lisa D. T. Rice
Board Member
Political Strategist & Speaker
,
Shawn Riegsecker
Shawn Riegsecker
Board Member
CEO & Founder, Centro
,
Gregg Sherrill
Gregg Sherrill
Former Executive Chairman of Tenneco, Inc.
,
Neal Simon
Neal Simon
Board Member
Retired Business Executive & Author
,
Chad Sweet
Chad Sweet
Board Member
Co-Founder, The Chertoff Group
,
Kent Thiry
Kent Thiry
Co-Chair
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DaVita Inc.
,
Charles Wheelan
Charles Wheelan
Founder & Board Member
Senior Lecturer and Policy Fellow at Nelson A. Rockefeller Center, Dartmouth College
,
Danielle Allen
Danielle Allen
Advisor
James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University
,
Daniella Ballou-Aares
Daniella Ballou-Aares
Advisor
CEO, Leadership Now Project
,
Lee Drutman
Lee Drutman
Advisor
Senior Fellow, New America
,
Betsy Wright Hawkings
Betsy Wright Hawkings
Advisor
Former Congressional Chief of Staff
,
Linda Killian
Linda Killian
Advisor
Author & Political Analyst
,
Lawrence Lessig
Lawrence Lessig
Advisor
Professor
,
Sarah Longwell
Sarah Longwell
Advisor
President & CEO, Longwell Partners
,
Mark McKinnon
Mark McKinnon
Advisor
Television Producer
,
David Milner
David Milner
Advisor
CEO & Founder, NuGen Capital
,
Sophia A. Nelson
Sophia A. Nelson
Advisor
Author
,
Ron Shaich
Ron Shaich
Advisor
Founder, Panera Bread
,
Michael Steele
Michael Steele
Advisor
Former RNC Chairman
,
Samuel Wang
Samuel Wang
Advisor
Professor, Princeton University
,

Specifically, we are focused on solving the Primary Problem in our political system

how partisan primaries disenfranchise voters and disincentivize our leaders from solving problems. For example, Unite America was the largest funder of the campaign to enact Alaska’s top-four primary system –– which, upon first use in 2022, increased participation, improved representation, and dampened polarization.

We are building the premier cross-partisan community of philanthropists

to accelerate and scale the nonpartisan election reform movement. Our team sources, diligences, and recommends investment opportunities, and adds significant value to our partners through hands-on support and shared infrastructure.

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