Our Team

The Democracy Center’s work is guided by a core team of staff and associates with a broad array of experience, some who have been well-regarded activists for decades, some bringing the perspective of youth. We also draw on other professionals and activists from our network for specific projects. Click on each picture to learn more about our team.

 
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Jim Shultz

Founder and Executive Director

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Maryann O’Sullivan 

Center Associate

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Melissa C. Powers

Center Associate

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danielle dirks

Art Director

INTERN SPOTLIGHT

Jayde Macdonald – Social Justice Intern

Jayde is a graduating senior and honors student in political science at Buffalo State University. She has been quoted in the New York Times and other publications from her activism on facial recognition cameras in public schools. She lives in Lockport, New York.

For more information on our internship program, email us at contact@democracryctr.org

our network

throughout our history,

WE HAVE TEAMED UP WITH ACTIVISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD:

  • UNICEF

  • UNDP

  • New York Civil Liberties Union

  • The International Budget Partnership

  • Institute for Policy Studies

  • Transnational Institute

  • Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Network

  • Council of Canadians

  • South African public health activists

  • Climate activists in Latin America, Europe, and the U.S.

  • Immigrant rights groups in California and New York

  • Indiginous communities in South America

  • The Right To Health Care Movement in California

  • and more.