Executive Director

To comment on the Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice's order to deny marriage licenses to gay couples, we FEATURE Kierra Johnson. Kierra serves as a board member for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Center for Community Change. Additionally, Kierra is the Executive Director of URGE, which works to mobilize and provide support for the diverse, upcoming generation of leaders. Her media include: New York Times, RH Reality Check, Feministing.com, Newsweek, Fox News and National Public Radio.

President/Founder

As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau prepares to release the first draft of federal regulations to govern a variety of short-term loans, we FEATURE Karen Murrell, a Senior Fellow in the Asset Building Program of the New America Foundation. Karen also serves as the founder and president of Higher Heights Consulting and Training and works with the financial services industry to develop programs to improve the financial well-being of lower-income consumers. Media includes: CBS Marketwatch, Oprah and Friends Radio Show, Forbes.com.

Board Member, Atlantic Council

With the pressure building for President Obama to arm Ukraine forces, we FEATURE Sally Painter. Ms. Painter has worked throughout Central Europe on security and policy issues, including successfully representing many of these countries on their NATO and EU bids. For the last 15 years, Ms. Painter has worked with opposition leaders to promote democracy and transparency in: Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kazakhstan, Romania, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Venezuela. Her media include: The Washington Post, Politico, WE-NATO, the Hill, and Progressive Fix.