As a professor at Fordham Law School, the
author of important books
on political and economic policy, a key figure in Howard Dean's 2004 presidential
campaign, and a visionary organizer
on behalf of banking and business reforms, she understands that the Democratic Party must move toward progressive populism in order to become more than a tepid alternative to Republican extremism.
Common Ground Foundation (Insert City, ST) 2007 — 2009 Executive Director • Launched foundation and directed all operations
on behalf of Grammy Award Winner Common • Created and implemented marketing collateral to educate, engage, and inspire clients and supporters • Recruited key corporate, private, and industry players for Board
of Directors and Advisory Board • Generated in excess
of $ 500,000 in first year
of operation through varied fundraising efforts • Obtained pro bono legal team saving foundation more than $ 75,000 annually • Directed youth outreach events furthering social service, education, and character development including Be Empowered, «A Minute»
Campaign, & The Corner Book Club • Partnered with MTV, Kaiser Family Foundation, National Education Association / Read Across America, American Library Association, and nationally acclaimed singers, songwriters, and
authors • Directed multiple charity concerts featuring Common, Kanye West, Ludacris, The Roots, and Nas