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Annual Report 2025
Meeting the Moment:
Advancing Electrification Amid Challenges
EC staff in Atlanta, GA, June 2024
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2025
OUR IMPACT IN
Mobilized
1,696
letters to elected officials
Met with
166
meetings with legislators and commissioners
Directly supported
662
cities in advancing EV adoption
Secured
$116 million
in federal funding for partners
Supported
$850 million
in Charging & Fueling Infrastructure projects
Helped advance or defeat
20
bills to support transportation electrification
Letter from Our Leadership
2025 was a complicated year for transportation electrification. Real wins and promising signs across the market met significant political headwinds. The rollback of key federal incentives fostered uncertainty and put the United States on a more challenging path, while global momentum moved toward an electric transportation future.
Amid the setbacks, we saw encouraging signals. Companies invested in manufacturing new models, communities expanded charging infrastructure, and many states and cities stepped up to fill the federal policy gap.
Continued progress will depend on durable state and local leadership, as well as policy approaches that can withstand shifting political winds.
It also requires reframing the electric vehicle (EV) narrative, emphasizing the ABCs of EVs: affordable, better, and convenient.
We also need to leverage fleets’ buying power, create new state and local incentive programs, and depoliticize EV policy, which requires dedicated engagement with center and center-right organizations, messengers, and leaders.
This is where the EC is uniquely suited to lead. For more than 15 years, our mission has been rooted in economic and national security, and we’ve built a strong network of partners, including fleets, ports, utilities, state agencies, and businesses. That breadth allows us to bring practical solutions to the table and connect policy directly to implementation.
Yes, this moment is challenging. But it’s also a moment where steady, strategic work can make an outsized difference. We believe there are real opportunities in 2026 and beyond to shore up progress, build bipartisan coalitions, and help communities and industries benefit from this transition.
This report outlines some of the key successes we’ve had this year, including new programs, policy wins, electrifying cities, and successful media campaigns. Thank you for your partnership in these efforts.
Ben Prochazka
Executive Director
OUR MISSION
Electrifying transportation for our economic and national security
The Electrification Coalition is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to accelerate the widespread adoption of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty EVs to overcome the economic, public health, and national security challenges that have long stemmed from America’s dependence on oil.
At a time when global competition has intensified and national and economic security have become critical issues for both sides of the aisle, our mission matters more than ever. The EC’s work is shaping not only our economic future but the security and resilience of generations to come.
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Policy Work
FEDERAL ADVOCACY, STATE ACTION,
LOCAL DEPLOYMENTS
National Action
We advocate for and support the implementation of critical federal EV policies.
State Action
We provide unparalleled support and policy recommendations to governors’ offices, state agencies, and state legislators.
Local Action
We support cities and rural areas in infrastructure development and fleet procurement to scale transportation electrification.
Our policy efforts have expanded the impact of federal funding, reduced barriers to charging access and deployment, and accelerated the deployment of medium- and heavy-duty EVs.
We Shape Policy
SUBMITTED
30
20
bills advanced or defeated to support transportation electrification.
formal comments submitted during proceedings at utility commissions, regulatory agencies, and legislative committees in support of federal and state EV policies.
Campaigns Organizer Max Turner, Policy Manager Celia Kosinski, and Policy Associate Jill Goldwasser at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to educate lawmakers on transportation electrification planning
SHAPE
STORY OF IMPACT
Meaningful Federal Policy Wins
Despite the elimination of the tax credits for vehicles and significant cuts to federal funding, the EC secured meaningful wins.
Successfully opposed the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure’s proposal to introduce a new $250 annual registration tax on EVs through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Prevented Senate efforts to cancel the United States Postal Service (USPS) fleet electrification plans, protecting one of the nation’s largest public fleet transitions.
Successfully reformed National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) interim final guidance through submitted recommendations.
The EC co-hosted a press conference in October 2024 about electric school bus deployment in Pennsylvania, featuring Representative Brandon Markosek.
STORY OF IMPACT
EC Protects Consumers from High EV Fees in Pennsylvania
In May, Pennsylvania introduced a bill calling for a $450 yearly EV registration fee; upon introduction, EC staff held meetings with members of the House Appropriations Committee to educate them on transportation and road use funding, and at which levels fees became punitive for EV drivers.
As a result, the bill’s EV fee was reduced to$125 beginning in 2025, with moderate increases in future years.
STORY OF IMPACT
Combating Misinformation
From September through November 2024, the EC conducted a physical and digital ad campaign that utilized EV jobs and investment data and aimed to encourage Congress to support EV-friendly policies, highlight the positive impact of EVs on the U.S. economy, and counteract widespread misinformation about EVs. The campaign generated over three million impressions and thousands of clicks online, and included billboards in the critical states of Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.
3 Million+
impressions and thousands of clicks online
One of the billboards that was part of the EC’s 2024 campaign to combat misinformation in Philadelphia.
meetings with legislators
and commissioners
We Educate Lawmakers
The EC provides elected officials with a clearer understanding of the economic and national security benefits of transportation electrification, accurate information to counteract misconceptions, and greater confidence in supporting EV policies and initiatives.
Policy Manager Skye Golann, Vice President of Policy and Freight Anne Blair, and Policy Manager Will Drier in front of the U.S. Capitol
166
EDUCATE
EV market updates and analysis
were sent to
2,352
state legislators, public service commissioners, and agency staff
across
11
states
States.
STORY OF IMPACT
Regulatory Commission Engagement
As AI-driven load growth and broader electrification increase pressure on the grid, EVs can provide predictable, flexible, off-peak demand that spreads fixed utility costs and reduces upward pressure on rates. Realizing these benefits requires intentional planning by utilities and public service commissions, many of which are still early in this work.
To accelerate progress, the EC delivered education, analysis, and advocacy across key utility processes, including integrated resource plans, transportation electrification plans, managed charging strategies, and make-ready programs, in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and other states. In 2026, we will deepen this engagement to help utilities and commissions integrate EVs into planning in ways that expand charging access, strengthen grid reliability, and keep electricity affordable for all customers.
Senior Campaigns Organizer Max Turner and Policy Manager Skye Golann in conversation with a partner at the Virginia State Capitol
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Regulatory Commission Engagement
In 2025, the EC expanded its focus on utility policy and planning, a critical venue that determines the pace of charging deployment, grid readiness, and the long-term cost of electricity. As AI-driven load growth and broader electrification increase pressure on the grid, with the right planning, EVs can add predictable, flexible, off-peak demand that spreads fixed utility costs and puts downward pressure on rates. But capturing these benefits requires utilities and public service commissions to proactively plan for transportation electrification—something many are only beginning to do.
To accelerate this shift, the EC provided education, analysis, and advocacy in utility processes such as integrated resource plans, transportation electrification plans, managed charging strategies, and make-ready programs in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and other states. In 2026, we will deepen this engagement, helping utilities and commissions integrate EVs into planning in ways that expand charging access, enhance grid reliability, and keep electricity affordable for all customers.
GROWING EV ADOPTION BY
Advancing Strategic State Policies
and Mobilizing Networks
Shifting Narratives
Executive Director Ben Prochazka speaking on a panel at EVS38
The EC has built strong relationships with stakeholders across the transportation electrification spectrum—from policymakers to business leaders and veterans—to generate real power.
1,900
signatures on EC-generated letters in defense of EV tax credits, including:
81
businesses, including IKEA, Microporous, and Rivian
20
mayors and local leaders
100+
veterans
While the EC has long advocated for the economic and national security benefits of transportation electrification, the current dynamics in Washington make these arguments more important than ever. In 2025, the EC led a concerted effort to shift the national narrative away from climate framing and toward the strategic imperative of maintaining U.S. leadership in automotive manufacturing and securing supply chains. Through industry partnerships, high-credibility spokespeople, and targeted outreach, the EC helped reposition EVs as a cornerstone of U.S. economic strength and national resilience.
STORY OF IMPACT
National Media Campaign Highlights EV Industry’s Economic Impact
Throughout the summer, the EC executed a multi-state media campaign spotlighting the EV industry’s critical role in strengthening U.S. economic competitiveness and national security. Through press events in Nevada, Georgia, North Carolina, and Indiana, the campaign generated coverage across 12 television and print outlets, reaching audiences in key manufacturing and political battleground states.
Complementing earned media, the EC deployed targeted paid media campaigns highlighting the economic benefits of EVs, featuring trusted voices from the EC’s Veterans for EVs program (link to this page) to reinforce the national security and workforce case for transportation electrification.
18 million
impressions on
EC ads
135
stories in major outlets, including:
published
op-eds
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Campaign Organizer David Madden speaks with a reporter at the EC’s press event in South Bend, IN
Electrification Coalition Business Council
The Electrification Coalition Business Council (ECBC) continues to convene a solutions-oriented community of companies advancing transportation electrification through policy engagement, events, aggregated purchasing opportunities, and peer learning, an especially critical role amid ongoing market headwinds.
In 2025, the ECBC expanded its membership and deepened engagement across automakers, suppliers, charging providers, and fleet operators, with new members including Wex, Scout Motors, and SQM joining nearly two dozen companies working together to advance EV deployment and support effective policy implementation nationwide.
ECBC partners as of January 2026
More EC Networks
Columbus, OH municipal fleet vehicles
Veteran and Cobb County Fleet Services Director Al Curtis (right) celebrates the
fleet's new electric van. Photo source: Government Fleet.
State Fleet Electrification Cohort
New York and Missouri joined the EC’s State Fleet Electrification Cohort, bringing the total number of participants to 99 state agency officials from 20 states. The group meets regularly to discuss fleet electrification challenges, EV charging infrastructure procurement, and updates to federal policy. Six of these states have now used the EC’s DRVE Tool to analyze the total cost of ownership for their fleet vehicles and identify opportunities to save funds by switching to EVs.
In 2025, the EC’s Veterans for EVs initiative mobilized veterans concerned with national and energy security to protect domestic advanced manufacturing incentives, using coordinated advocacy efforts such as direct outreach to Congresspeople and the placement of op-eds and letters to the editor in local newspapers nationwide.
On November 20, the initiative hosted a webinar to examine how Chinese control over lithium, cobalt, and rare earth minerals creates vulnerabilities for both our defense capabilities and competitiveness in the global auto market.
Senator Tammy Duckworth
"I'm glad to have folks like you, committed to helping push for the innovations that we need in the future."
Senator Tammy Duckworth
from remarks recorded for the EC’s Veterans for EVs Webinar—American Made: Combating China’s Industrial Dominance Through EV Leadership.
State Fleet Electrification Cohort
New York and Missouri joined the EC’s State Fleet Electrification Cohort, bringing the total number of participants to 99 state agency officials from 20 states. The group meets regularly to discuss fleet electrification challenges,
EV charging infrastructure procurement, and updates to federal policy. Six of these states have now used the EC’s DRVE Tool to analyze the total cost of ownership for their fleet vehicles and identify opportunities to save funds by switching to EVs.
Industry stakeholders engaged in discussion
at SAFE Summit 2024:Solving the Global Power
Puzzle in April
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO
Advance Electrification
Director of Programs Matt Stephens-Rich, Senior Programs Associate Steph Wagner, and Director of Policy and Freight Anne Blair at Atlanta’s EV Readiness Day Workshop”
Policy Associate Jill Goldwasser moderating a panel at the Clean Buses East event in NYC in June
PLAN
We help communities plan for an all-electric future
The EC provides educational tools for, collaborative forums between, and direct consultations with cities and states interested in electrification, helping them streamline, accelerate, and scale their transportation electrification initiatives.
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662
cities directly supported through EC programming and implementation
748
properties committed to installing EV charging through the Charge at Home program
1.5 million
cumulative vehicles assessed for electrification using our DRVE Tool
15
government partners advised on increasing their communities’ EV readiness through the Charging Smart program
$116 million
in federal funding secured through EC technical support
$850 million
in CFI funding maximized by EC convening attendees
STORY OF IMPACT
Atlanta Wins 2025 Electric Policy Innovation Award
The EC collaborated closely with the City of Atlanta on several EV policy and implementation projects, including the creation of Atlanta’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Plan, EV Readiness Workbook, and 2025 EV Readiness Ordinance, which won Electric Innovation’s NYC Climate Week Policy Innovation Award and cash prize.
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Electric Innovation’s graphic announcing the City of Atlanta’s receipt of the Policy Innovation Award
"The Electrification Coalition has been an outstanding partner to the City of Atlanta. Their expertise and collaborative approach were instrumental in updating our award-winning EV Readiness Ordinance and developing our EV Readiness Workbook and ZEV Implementation Plan. They didn’t just provide guidance—they worked side by side with us to create practical, actionable strategies that will accelerate our transition to electric transportation.”
Chandra Farley
Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Sustainability & Resilience
Accelerating EV
Procurement and Deployment
Electric school bus at the EC press event in South Bend, IN
DriveEVFleets.org
We revamped and relaunched the EV Purchasing Collaborative as DriveEVFleets.org: a turnkey, one-stop, online procurement platform to reduce the difficulty and cost of securing EVs and the supporting infrastructure for public fleets. The relaunch improves user experience and navigation while also expanding vehicle offerings, charging services, and financing options.
evPORT.org
The EC also manages evPORT.org, a procurement portal that allows port and drayage operators to competitively bid on electric vehicles and port equipment, charging infrastructure, and related services, and provides them with innovative financing options, best practices, and resources about electrification.
Partners have committed
2,962
EVs
3,498
charging stations
through DriveEVFleets.org in 2025
Walkerton Police Department Assistant Chief Charles Kulp and EC staff
with an electric police vehicle at the EC press event in South Bend, IN
Electrifying Transportation in Municipalities
We released the third edition of Electrifying Transportation in Municipalities, a resource that outlines actions city leaders are taking to accelerate the transition to electric transportation, create well-paying jobs, improve public health, reduce fuel and maintenance costs, and contribute to American national and economic security.
NEVI Tracker
We continued to closely monitor developments related to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, including charging station construction and operations, state project phases, RFP timelines, and award dates. In 2025, following federal actions such as the Federal Highway Administration’s NEVI funding freeze, the EC tracked state NEVI program status through extensive research and DOT one-on-one calls. We also presented our findings to businesses, state agencies, and coalitions, which has been incredibly valuable in their efforts to expand EV charging infrastructure.
Charging station funded by NEVI near Columbus, OH
Webinars
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MHD TRUCKS represent
10%
of vehicles
26%
of transportation oil consumption
EC staff and other stakeholders tour the Port of Cleveland
Freight and Ports
ELECTRIFYING
Powering Progress: Advancing Transportation Electrification in Rural Southeastern Communities
This guide is a resource for rural Southeast communities that are beginning or continuing their journeys toward widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and complements our 2022 report, Electric Vehicles in Rural Communities.
Updating Permitting Processes and Building Codes to Support EVSE Deployment
By streamlining processes, embracing best practices, and focusing on comprehensive infrastructure development, states and municipalities have the chance to deliver the convenient and reliable EV future. EV technology isn’t going anywhere, but it’s up to us to make sure the vehicles can go everywhere.
Dealership Experiences and Outlooks on Selling, Leasing, and Servicing EVs
This report seeks to share dealerships’ experiences and outlooks on electric vehicles (EVs) by describing key takeaways from interviews Atlas Public Policy conducted with seven dealers across four states. The goal is to understand and identify solutions that could improve both consumer and dealer experiences with EVs.
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Executive Director Ben Prochazka speaks at the Advanced Freight
Partners Group launch event
Advanced Freight Partners Group
In September, we launched the Advanced Freight Partners Group (AFPG), a new industry-driven initiative designed to advance a resilient, efficient, and interconnected freight ecosystem across the trucking, maritime, and rail sectors. The AFPG brings together 45 founding partners, including manufacturers, infrastructure developers, fuel and energy providers, vehicle operators, logistics firms, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
The group is focused on strengthening the business case for next-generation freight technologies and infrastructure, including expanded use of electrification and alternative fuels. By uniting leaders across the supply chain, the AFPG is poised to drive meaningful progress in one of the nation’s most complex and high-impact sectors.
STORY OF IMPACT
Mike Roeth
NACFE Executive Director
“North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is pleased to be a founding member of the Advanced Freight Partners Group. This action-focused collaborative of key goods movement stakeholders provides an important forum for coordinating cross-sector efforts to shape the future of more efficient and cleaner movement of freight.”
Mike Roeth
NACFE Executive Director
Port Electrification
The EC’s Port Electrification Network expanded by 18% in 2025, enabling ports across the country to build relationships and support one another in implementing the EPA’s Clean Ports Program in the face of significant challenges, including frozen funds and the government shutdown.
Program Associate Jerold Brito speaks at the Port of the Future conference
Electric Freight Dashboard
The Electrification Coalition and Atlas Public Policy released an updated version of the Electric Freight Dashboard, adding tracking of state policies that support MHD electrification and an overlay of the National Freight Highway Network that displays key freight hubs, as well as layers for dedicated medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) charging sites and public charging infrastructure capable of accommodating MHD vehicles. Check out the Electric Freight Dashboard and explore notable takeaways from the update.
STORY OF IMPACT
Great Lakes Port Electrification Summit
Our work with the Port Electrification Network led to our hosting the Great Lakes Port Electrification Summit at the Port of Cleveland on September 24, where we convened leaders from industry and ports to coordinate and accelerate the region’s port electrification efforts. The increased awareness, media coverage, new connections, and momentum generated by this helped support the Port of Cleveland’s first Clean Ports Program RFPs for battery-electric reach stackers, EV chargers, and solar panels.
EC staff alongside partners at the Great Lakes Port Electrification Summit, co-hosted by the EC and the Port of Cleveland.
visits and downloads
Webinars to educate on federal funding
5,500+
municipal and public official attendees
joined the EC’s city-focused webinars and presentations throughout 2024.
EV Funding Finder
With the abundance of federal funding opportunities available for EVs and charging, navigating the options to find the right fit can feel overwhelming. To simplify this process, the EC created the EV Funding Finder tool to help eligible entities identify the most suitable funding opportunities and access additional resources and technical assistance.
CFI Resources Hub
Elective Pay Under the IRA
Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), tax-exempt entities can now receive clean energy-related tax credits through Elective Pay, also called Direct Pay. The EC developed a comprehensive Elective Pay decision tree and annotated tax forms to help these entities navigate the tax credit eligibility and filing process.
The EC developed a comprehensive set of resources to help eligible applicants for the CFI program maximize their chances of securing funding. These resources included community and corridor project eligibility flow charts, application guidance tables, a comparison of program round requirements, and trends and takeaways from each funding round.
The City of Atlanta
STORY OF IMPACT
In 2024, the EC partnered closely with the City of Atlanta, GA, providing in-depth DRVE analyses for the city’s fleet, advising on updates to its EV Readiness Ordinance, and shaping key elements of its CFI application. As Atlanta continues to make significant strides toward transportation electrification, the EC remains dedicated to supporting its progress into 2025 and beyond.
Driving Progress: How EC Helped Atlanta Accelerate EV Adoption
STORY OF IMPACT
EC Mobilized 235
Partners in Support of CFI
Following the 2024 election, the EC rapidly mobilized 235 municipal, corporate, and nonprofit partners to sign on to a unified letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The letter urged timely announcement of $800 million in second-round awards for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program before the presidential inauguration.
Its positive reception by agency staff highlighted the EC’s powerful network and the strategic impact of its partnerships across the public and private sectors.
EC team members with a digital billboard promoting the EC's sign-on letter supporting the EPA Phase 3 Emissions Standards
STORY OF IMPACT
Mitch Bainwol Joins EC
as Board Chair
In 2025, the EC welcomed a new board chair with decades of experience at the intersection of policy, politics, and communications, Mitch Bainwol. He previously served as the CEO of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Recording Industry Association of America, as well as Ford’s global government affairs officer. Previously, he worked extensively in politics, including the Reagan White House and the Republican National Committee. Mitch’s deep enthusiasm for electric transportation and tremendous insight into D.C. politics are valuable assets as the EC maximizes its influence on EV policy and implementation.
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Financials
2025
The Electrification Coalition is comprised of two entities: the Electrification Coalition Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the Electrification Coalition Alliance, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization. The following is an overview of our revenue and expenses across both entities.
Our Team
Thank you to the 27 dedicated staff members that make our work possible!
27
total
employees
Fully remote
team across
19 states
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Robbie Diamond, Founder, President, and CEO
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Ben Prochazka, Executive Director
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Ashley Blackwell, Deputy Director
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Anne Blair, Vice President, Policy and Freight
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Jackie Burman, Vice President, Operations and Finance
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Noah Barnes, Communications Director
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Amy Lopez, Chief Development Officer
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Alyssa Siddiqui, Managing Director, Corporate Engagement
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Matt Stephens-Rich, Director of Programs
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Aaron Viles, Senior Campaigns Director
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Carolyn Bidó, Policy Associate
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Jerold Brito, Program Associate
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Liam Condon, Senior Communications Associate
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Eileen Conroy, Executive & Special Projects Associate
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Will Drier, Policy Manager
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Laura Galang, Program Associate
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Skye Golann, Policy Manager
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Jill Goldwasser, Policy Associate
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Brandt Hertenstein, Program Manager
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Celia Kosinski, Policy Manager
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Mary Linn, Campaigns Organizer
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David Madden, Campaigns Organizer
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Will Marshall, Freight Program Manager
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Michael McDaniels, Program Associate
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Emily Pape, Program Manager
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Kyle Purdy, Program Associate
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Torin Spencer, Program Manager
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Max Turner, Senior Campaigns Organizer
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Steph Wagner, Senior Program Associate
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