Rooted in Purpose.
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Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive, equitable America.

We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges.

More than
56K+
Volunteers Mobilized
100M
Americans Educated About Voting
1300
Media, Corporate and Nonprofit Partners
Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation.

We envision a vibrant, inclusive, and participatory democracy where every person has the tools they need to take action, solve problems, and help their communities thrive. We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges. 

Our Work

Civic Nation is home to a network of national initiatives and campaigns that drive meaningful change. We take on the biggest issues of our time — protecting our fundamental rights, safety, and freedoms; inspiring the next generation to lead in our democracy; and building a lasting civic infrastructure in communities across the country.

Our Model

We believe the nation’s biggest challenges require bold, innovative solutions. Civic Nation’s model allows us to quickly launch and scale initiatives that respond to the urgent needs of the moment while building the foundations for a better future. Our centralized structure provides deep expertise in grassroots organizing, data and analytics, creative communications, and culture change — ensuring we can meet the moment and shape what comes next.

Civic Nation’s model enables us to quickly launch new initiatives to address pressing issues, like student loan repayment and broadband connectivity while continuing our focus on enduring social challenges around civic engagement and voter participation

Our Network

2000
Media, Corporate and Nonprofit Partners
400
Celebrity & Influencer Partners
1221
Colleges and Universities
Civic Nation convenes high-profile influencers, Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and educational institutions to put their power behind our campaigns.

Our Impact

In 2024, Civic Nation educated millions of voters, engaged young people and communities of color, and empowered people to see themselves as changemakers in their own communities. The 2024 Impact Report reflects on what we achieved and how it can inform the work ahead. The unprecedented challenges we face demand new ways of thinking, and our team is ready to meet the moment.

Our Team

Valerie Jarrett
Board Chair
Tina Tchen
Board Secretary
Sam Brown
Board Treasurer
Cecilia Muñoz
Board Member
Pete Rouse
Board Member
Joe Paulsen
Board Member
Jason Waskey
Board Member
Kyle Lierman
Chief Executive Officer
Lauren Kidwell
Chief Impact and Operating Officer
Wilma Linares
Chief Financial Officer
Shira Miller
Chief Strategy Officer
Shannon Myricks
Chief of Staff
Anna Chu
Executive Director, We The Action
Jennifer Domagal-Goldman
Executive Director, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Kalisha Figures
Senior Fellow
Richard B. Hall
Executive Vice President, People & Operations
Dexter Mason
Executive Director, Change Collective
Ashlynn Profit
Executive Vice President, Communications
Jalakoi Solomon
Executive Vice President, Campaigns & Partnerships
Tracey Vitchers
Executive Director, It's On Us
Vanessa Waserman
Executive Vice President, Corporate Partnerships & Development
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Our team works with partners ranging from community organizations and elected officials to national media and corporations. Does your organization want to take on the biggest challenges of our time?