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Michael B. Keegan has extensive experience as a business executive, philanthropist and longtime board member of both People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation, beginning his tenure with the organizations in 1994. In that time, Michael has been an active participant on all of the key board committees overseeing the program activities of the organizations. He as shown a deep commitment not only to the institutions themselves, but to the values and guiding principles on which People For the American Way and People For Foundation base their missions. As Interim President, he brings with him a unique wealth of knowledge about People For from his 15 years on the board.
Michael has a rich background progressive activism, particularly in the area of LGBT equality. He is a founding national board member of The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). Michael also serves on the board of the Los Angeles Public Library and as a trustee of the Muriel Pollia Foundation.
Mr. Keegan is a real estate investor and has worked in various capacities in the media and entertainment industries, at companies such as Columbia Pictures and at Act III Communications where he served as President of the 500-screen Act III Theatres Circuit. He received his MBA in International Business and Entertainment Management from Columbia University. He received his BA in American Studies from Vanderbilt University where he was President of the Student Body. He was awarded the post graduate World Trade Council Traveling Fellowship for travel to developing countries on four continents.
Andrew Gillum, 28, is Director of the YEO Network. An alumnus of Florida A&M University (FAMU), former president of the Student Government Association, and FAMU's first student member of the Board of Trustees, Gillum became the youngest person ever elected to the four-member Tallahassee City Commission in February 2003. Gillum has held prominent leadership roles such as Mayor Pro Tem, ChairmanCapital Region Transportation Planning Agency and lead commissioner for the Long Range Community Based Target Issue Committee. In keeping with his mantra to uplift and build the collective community, Gillum has championed several community initiatives including the Nims Middle School Digital Harmony Pilot Program, the Landlord Tenant Mediation Program; the Code Enforcement Amnesty Program; and the creation of the Silver Lake Neighborhood Park. Gillum served as Field Organizer and statewide Director of the "Arrive With 5" program with People For the American Way Foundation. He organized the largest "Arrive With 5" get-out-the-vote campaign in Florida's history. He also worked as Deputy Political Director with the Florida Democratic Party. Currently, he is the National Director of the Young Elected Officials Network with PFAWF, spearheading a program that unites elected officials age 35 and under in a network which supports them with leadership and personal development training and public policy support.
Tanya Clay House began her tenure with People For the American Way in April of 2002 as Senior Legislative Counsel. She now serves as Director of Public Policy. The Public Policy Department lobbies Congress and the Executive Branch on behalf of People For to affect public policy at the national level. As Director, House manages and directs national advocacy and other legislative activities on behalf of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation, including the representation of the organization's interests and the organization's presence on Capitol Hill. People For the American Way's federal legislation focus areas include but are not limited to judicial nominations, public education, the Religious Right, civil rights, civil liberties, the First Amendment, immigration, church/state, electoral reform, budget/tax, affirmative action, and reproductive rights. House also serves as the policy liaison for the African American Ministers Leadership Council, a program of People For Foundation, and closely supports the organizational efforts for the non-partisan Election Protection 365 program.
Sharon J. Lettman
Executive Vice President for Leadership Programs and External Affairs
Sharon J. Lettman is the Executive Vice President of Leadership Programs and External Affairs for People For the American Way Foundation. She oversees PFAW Foundation’s national programs, including the Young Elected Officials Network, the Young People For program, and African American Religious Affairs. With grassroots mobilization being her focus, she has managed numerous campaigns, including PFAW Foundation’s Election Protection Program and Florida’s Arrive with Five Campaign. As the campaign manager for the Florida Coalition to Reduce Class Size, Sharon led the successful campaign to pass a critical statewide ballot initiative. In addition, her work was recently featured in the Gill Foundation’s annual report, which identified her as a key ally for the LGBT equality movement. Ms. Lettman serves on the executive board of the National Equity Center (NEC) and as a member of the Advisory Council of Progressive Majority’s Racial Justice Campaign. In addition, she is a motivational speaker and talent scout for youth leadership.
Peter Montgomery oversees People For the American Way Foundation’s research and writing on the Religious Right, as well as our work to help progressives understand and more effectively communicate with important constituencies, particularly the reachable religious middle. Mr. Montgomery is a spokesperson for People For the American Way Foundation on a range of issues, such as the Supreme Court, the Religious Right political movement, religion and politics, LGBT rights, public education, and free speech. Before joining People For the American Way Foundation in 1994, Peter Montgomery was associate director of grassroots lobbying for Common Cause, where he planned and directed grassroots lobbying campaigns, volunteer recruitment, and media relations strategy. He wrote and edited for Common Cause Magazine, an award-winning journal featuring investigative reporting about the federal government.
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