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The United States is facing a crisis of democracy. No one should be left to fend for themselves – especially community leaders, local officials, and organizations who are under attack. The overwhelming sentiment right now is – what do we do?

States at the Core (STAC) was created by experts with direct experience in dealing with authoritarianism to meet this moment.

STAC is a partner that fills in gaps for community leaders and organizers across the country who are facing everything from white nationalist rallies to school board takeovers to political violence. These issues are beyond the scope and capacity of most local organizations.

We step in with rapid and customized support for front-line groups building strategic, tailored, and bold plans so they can take courageous action.

Leadership Team

  • JILL V. GARVEY

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • JESSICA ACEE

    SENIOR ORGANIZER

  • ZACHARY MUELLER

    SENIOR STRATEGIST

Advisory Board Members

  • ERIC K. WARD

    CO-FOUNDER & ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR

  • NORA RANNEY

    ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

  • ANDREW SMITH

    ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

  • TED WANG

    ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

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