Abundance Network is
organizing a new generation
of civic leaders to build a
21st century government.

Misha has founded a number of projects including a venture-backed startup and a bootstrapped learning community that scaled to $10m in revenue.

Zack runs a $1bn software company with hundreds of employees and cofounded a number of advocacy organizations including California YIMBY, COVID Act Now, and KidSafe SF.

Giselle was an early member of the Abundance Network. She has a trifecta of expertise in campaigns (Obama 08, Eshoo for Congress), tech (Facebook), and policymaking as the former Mayor of Redwood City.

Todd was the former Executive Director of the Housing Action Coalition, served as Senator Scott Wiener’s Political Director, and has run several San Francisco political organizations and campaigns.

Graeme is a nationally recognized organizer, strategist, and capacity builder for Democratic campaigns and progressive policy organizations. He spent 8 years leading Planned Parenthood’s national campaign programs, worked for Hillary Clinton’s two presidential campaigns, and Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign for president.

A key figure in the YIMBY movement, Annie previously served as Senator Scott Wiener’s policy staffer focused on housing and transportation. Annie, Special Projects Director at SPUR, advises the Abundance Network on housing and transportation policy in San Francisco.

Jen founded Code For America, US Digital Service, and US Digital Response. She was Deputy CTO in the Obama Administration and wrote Recoding America, a cornerstone text of the Abundance Movement.

Mera Granberg Paul is a nonprofit leader and former tech executive with deep experience in development, board relations, and public-private partnerships.

Gleam is the former Mayor of Santa Monica, where she has championed affordable housing, public education, and equitable transportation. She also served as Santa Monica’s delegate to the Westside Cities Council of Governments.

Jamie is a seasoned tech (Facebook) and political (Tech for Campaigns, Trilogy Interactive) operative. He now advises and builds capacity for organizations at the forefront of electoral and civic innovation.

John, former Mayor of Emeryville, is a nationally recognized expert in transportation and housing policy. With 25 years in government and nonprofit advocacy, he supports people experiencing homelessness and crime survivors while building safe, inclusive communities.

Dan helps build purpose-driven organizations as a fractional CFO, and he also runs the 15-Minute City Project. Dan has held CFO and COO roles at best-in-class nonprofits and for-profits (Water.org, BSR, Greenprint Partners).

Graham is a Bay Area native who got her start in politics as an organizer on the Biden-Harris campaign, she has worked in government affairs at the Center for American Progress, and most recently served as a Legislative Assistant in Congresswoman Katie Porter's office.

Zennon is a political organizer and policy strategist who has managed field operations on national campaigns, founded multiple successful organizations advancing housing abundance in California, and served as the youngest-ever Commissioner in Santa Cruz history.

Jae has built and scaled marketing and communications departments for more than a dozen nonprofits and businesses. Most recently, they led marketing at YIMBY Action and YIMBY Law, expanding national reach and growing membership.

Kait has more than a decade of experience in fundraising across civic engagement sectors. She has led national political campaigns, major giving programs, and donor networks dedicated to advancing democracy and driving meaningful community impact.

Alicia is a certified project manager with extensive experience in community and government projects. She has led multimillion-dollar housing initiatives, managed teams, and improved organizational processes, most recently serving as Chief of Staff at Kentucky’s largest housing authority.