GU Politics Fellows: Jonae Wartel’s Discussion Group
Jonae Wartel is an organizer, trainer and innovative leader with nearly 15 years of experience training leaders, empowering communities and inspiring change. She is currently a Partner at Arc Initiatives, a public affairs and communications firm based in Washington, D.C. Most recently, she served as Senior Advisor for the Georgia Senate Runoff election. Previously, she served as the 2020-21 Runoff Director and led the Democrats’ efforts to elect Senators Warnock and Ossoff. During the 2020 election cycle, she served as Vice President of Elections and Advocacy at More than a Vote, a coalition of athletes combating voter suppression and systemic racism. She has held leadership roles with Stacey Abrams’ 2018 gubernatorial campaign, the Democratic National Committee and Organizing Corps, an initiative focused on training organizers for the 2020 presidential election in battleground states. Additionally, she served in management roles on the 2008, 2012 and 2016 presidential campaigns.
Time/Day: Thursdays from 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Eastern) in the GU Politics Living Room.
Discussion Topic: Ground Game: An In–depth Analysis of the Power of Organizing and How it Will Impact the 2024 Elections