Staff and consultants
Kelly Dougherty, Executive Director
Kelly is a founding member of IVAW and former Board Chair. She joined the staff in December 2006. Kelly served in Iraq with the Colorado Army National Guard. As Executive Director, she oversees all organizational operations, including finances, strategy, staffing, and ally relations.
Amadee Braxton, Director of Development
Amadee is a civilian who brings over 18 years of experience in organizational development, non-profit management, and social change organizing to IVAW and has been working with us since October 2004. Amadee's main responsibility is fundraising, including grant writing, major donor solicitation, and direct mailings. Contact her at admin [at] ivaw [dot] org for any questions regarding fundraising nationally or locally.
Francesca Lo Basso, Media Coordinator
Francesca is a civilian who has worked both as an editor for a newspaper and magazine, as well as a newspaper reporter. She has also worked with IVAW members to organize anti-war events in Philadelphia. The media coordinator is responsible for coordinating and disseminating media requests and press coverage opportunities throughout the organization. Please contact Francesca regarding anything related to media in your chapter or region at media [at] ivaw [dot] org.
Clarissa Rogers, Office Manager
Clarissa is a civilian who brings several years of office management experience to IVAW, as well as a history of doing social justice and anti-oppression work. The office manager is responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures. Contact her about reimbursements and chapter financial info at clarissa [at] ivaw [dot] org.
Nick Jehlen, Strategy and Web Consultant
Nick is a civilian who has created direct actions and campaigns since 1990, and currently works as the Art Director at The Progressive magazine. Nick and Jethro Heiko comprise The Action Mill, a consulting project that helps build progressive, grassroots groups and campaigns. Nick created and maintains the IVAW website, designs literature and merchandise for IVAW, and consults on organizational and strategy development issues. Contact him at webmaster [at] ivaw [dot] org with any questions regarding your member email or website issues.
Organizing Team
Jethro Heiko, Director of Organizing
Jethro is a civilian who brings 14 years of experience in community organizing and strategy development to IVAW. Jethro supports organizational leaders in developing strategy, helps build national alliances and guides the growth of the IVAW organizing program. Contact Jethro about strategy, campaigns, and organizing support at jethro [at] ivaw [dot] org.
Lovella Calica, Field Director / Warrior Writers Project Director
Lovella is a civilian who brings over 10 years of organizing experience to IVAW. She has been working with IVAW since September of 2005. As Field Director she coordinates national events and actions, as well as supports chapter and regional development. She also oversees IVAW's Warrior Writers creative writing program. Contact her at lovella [at] ivaw [dot] org for support with chapter and regional organizing, including trainings and retreats, and information about Warrior Writers.
Toby Hartbarger, Membership Coordinator
Toby is an Army veteran who served in Iraq and he is a member of IVAW. He joined the staff in May 2007. Toby checks the national email and phone messages; manages the member and donor databases, and approves website content. Contact him at toby [at] ivaw [dot] org if you need member contact info, need help or have questions about your member profile or post.
TJ Buonomo, Field Organizer
TJ is a graduate of the Air Force Academy, but was commissioned into the Army as a Military Intelligence Officer. TJ helped start the Rochester chapter of IVAW and has recently relocated to Philadelphia. TJ will be working closely with Lovella to support chapter and regional development. Contact him at tj [at] ivaw [dot] org.
Jose Vasquez, Inerim Winter Solder Project Coordinator
Jose entered the US Army in 1992 following high school serving four and a half years active duty as a Cavalry Scout assigned to the 24th Infantry Division at Fort Benning, GA and the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, HI. He enlisted in the Army Reserve in 1997 serving as a combat medic with the 100th Battalion/442nd Infantry Regiment and the 1984th US Army Hospital. In January 2005, he applied for discharge as a conscientious objector, which was approved May 2007. He has been active with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) since June 2005. As Winter Soldier Project Coordinator Jose supports local and regional Winter Soldier events, oversees the verification process and supports the work of the Winter Soldier Committee. You can contact Jose at jose [at] ivaw [dot] org.
Ray Curry, Interim Assistant Membership Coordinator
Ray Curry was born and raised in Annapolis, MD, on a diet of GI Joe, Rambo and Full Metal Jacket. The week of the attacks on Sept 11, 2001, he found himself shaking hands with a Marine Corps recruiter and signing papers at age 17. As a 19-year-old Non-Commissioned Officer, he was deployed with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Al Najaf Province of Iraq. As Assistant Membership Coordinator Ray is assisting in the integrating of the new member database, processing new member applications and contacting new members. You can contact Ray at ray [at] ivaw [dot] org.
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