Zhara is a Spelman Graduate with a B.A. in Political Science. Prior to joining Hand in Hand, she served as an Organizer at CeaseFire PA mobilizing to fight the gun
Blithe Riley (she/her), Senior Communications Director
Blithe brings over fifteen years of communications and organizing experience both in non-profits and organized labor. Prior to joining Hand in Hand, Blithe served as the Organizing and Communications Manager
Tara Polansky (she/her), Education Director
Tara has twenty years of combined organizing and teaching experience that she brings to her role at Hand in Hand. She has campaigned for immigrant rights; quality education; and social,
Stacy Kono (she/her), Executive Director
As Executive Director, Stacy partners with staff, our National Steering Committee and members to advance our vision of interdependent communities committed to social and economic justice. With over two decades
Fanta Koita (she/her), Communications and Development Associate
Fanta recently graduated with a B.A. in International Relations and French from Widener University, located in Chester, PA. Being a first-generation American has allowed her to witness the struggles many
Ximena Frankel (she/her/ella), Social Media Manager
Ximena Frankel is a long-time activist and community organizer and acquired her Masters in Community Organizing, Planning and Development from Hunter College of CUNY in 2021. Originally from Lima, Perú,
Dana Barnett (she/her),Washington State Organizer
Dana has been active in social movement organizations for equity and justice across a range of issues and campaigns. Prior to joining Hand in Hand, Dana worked for over two
Kayla Shore (she/her), Southern California Research Manager & Organizer
Kayla is passionate about the intersections of community, storytelling, and justice, which she has followed to the entertainment industry, community organizing, and the non-profit arts sector. Most recently, she worked
Lindsay Imai-Hong (she/her), California Director
Lindsay currently directs California’s campaigns to raise standards for domestic workers and expand the homecare safetynet so all Californians can get the support they need to live with dignity at
Erica Sklar (she/they),National Organizer
Erica Sklar’s organizing for justice has taken many shapes, from nonviolent direct action to the fight for environmental justice through policy change as a director on Washington State’s campaign for