Political Hope

Gabe Johnson is a councilman for Maui County in Hawai'i and represents Lāna'i. He recently got voted in for his second term and is a farmer and educator. https://gabe4council.com/   ... http://mauicounty.us/johnson/ ... https://www.mauicounty.gov/621/Kula-Agricultural-Park .... https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2022/11/johnson-hokama-in-third-rematch-for-lanai-seat/ ... https://www.mauinews...

Catalina Langen thrives when others thrive with her. She is the Co-Founder of Civic Wellbeing Partners and a Fellow at The Schumacher Institute. Catalina served as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Santa Monica as well as the Civic Learning Coordinator for CSU San Marcos. https://santamonicawellbeing.org/ https://santamonicawellbeing.org/findings/economic-opportunity https://san...

Navroop Sahdev and Don Griswold are beacons of hope in the world of economics and tax law. Navroop is the Founder & CEO of The Digital Economist , an impact organization focused on building a human-centered global economy. Don is a constitutional tax lawyer, regular contributor to Bloomberg , and the founder of the Tech for Transparency Initiative. They are both spearheading movements that are enc...

Jay Ponti is bringing a renaissance to activism at a critical time for our country. Jay was an important organizer for the Occupy Movement and a consultant for important and revolutionary campaigns like Bernie Sanders and Shahid Buttar. He co-founded the #BankExit Divestment Campaign with Jane Fonda and many other influential advocates and was at the frontlines of Standing Rock. Jay is currently o...

Christina Weber is a powerhouse entrepreneur and relationship coach. She is the founder of WeDeepen , an organization dedicated to improving human connection in its many forms. She is also the podcast host of Deepen with Christina , a sister podcast of Political Hope. Christina is also the driving engine of "Feminine Weapon Day" which raises money every year to support children in difficult circum...

Luwayo Biswick is community leader educating the Malawi people about regenerative farming and permaculture. He is the Founding Director of Permaculture Paradise Institute and an expert on agro-ecology. Luwayo is a beacon of hope and nourishment in Malawi as he also consults and guides impoverished communities to grow their own food, manage their water systems more sustainably, and provide educatio...

Aarathi Krishnan and Sophia Robele are international development experts that are leading the charge to include disenfranchised communities in policy making. They have created and promote The Inclusive Imaginaries Toolkit which catalyzes forward-looking policy making through civic imagination. https://www.undp.org/asia-pacific/publications/inclusive-imaginaries-catalysing-forward-looking-policy-ma...

Shermin Voshmgir is an evolutionary systems architect interested in building a more inclusive, collective Web3 socio-economic system. She is the founder of Token Kitchen and the author of Token Economy , one of the most important disseminations on blockchain technology. Shermin has started a data driven regenerative farming project in Portugal and is an advocate for the most vulnerable. She has al...

Decriminalize Nature is a policy focused movement to decriminalize entheogenic plants, restore a relationship between human health and wellbeing with nature, and improve socio-economic conditions for communities. Larry Norris is a scientist and educator, along with a Co-Founder of Decriminalize Nature and also the nonprofit, ERIE (Entheogenic Research, Integration, and Education) . Carlos Plazola...

John Roulac is a regenerative leader in deep integrity with conscious and reflective entrepreneurship. He founded Nutiva and Executive Produced the documentary Kiss the Ground . He has also co-founded the nonprofits ARC, Agroforestry Regeneration Communities , accelerates food forests around the world and the Great Plains Regeneration , which supports farmers and ranchers with a just transition to...

Alex fisch is a quintessential civic servant. He was formally the Mayor of Culver City and is now a Councilman running for reelection. Alex is also a Deputy Attorney General for the California department of Justice.  https://www.alexfisch.com/   www. DemocraSEE.club   www.wedeepen.com    

Buddy Akacic is a superior senior serving society with a scintillating sense of silly seriousness. He has been a mental health counselor and also managed Blues and Soul musicians in the 70's and 80's. Buddy is a senior activist in the Bay Area, supporting the mental, physical and spiritual health of seniors at the Albany Senior Center, North Berkeley Senior Center and St. John's Community Center i...

Katie Barr is a regenerative academic, offering her brilliance to support local farmers, build food equity, and improve public health through healthier regional food systems. She recently published Farm Stops, a practicum , and How to Start a Farm Stop , an illustrated guide to starting one. Katie is also a farmer herself and is a Local Food Outreach Specialist for The Common Market . https://issu...

Tracy L. Barnett is a people's journalist and journalism educator. She is the founder of The Esperanza Project, an online magazine covering sustainability initiatives in the Americas. Tracy is a Pulitzer grantee and has published in Al Jazeera English, Huffington Post, USA Today and Esquire Latin America. She is a former editor at the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express and teaches journ...

David Kim is running for Congress, to represent Los Angeles District 34 . David served as an elected neighborhood council board member and investigated corruption, labor cases, and supported vulnerable parents in LA County as an attorney focused on immigration. His platform is focused on community-based leadership that seeks to co-govern with the community, directly communicate with community memb...

The Plant Based Treaty is a global and local grassroots political movement to Restore key ecosystems, forests and landscapes, Redirect resources and people power away from animal-based food systems to plant-based systems, and Relinquish any ecosystem degradation due to animal agriculture. Cities across the world have signed on as well as important community leaders, scientists, and influencers. Vi...

Corey Rosen is an economic physician dedicated to healing our modern economy. He is the founder of NCEO, The National Center for Employee Ownership. Corey has written and contributed to dozens of books and most recently published, Ownership: Rethinking Capitalism, Companies, and Who Owns What. His work has been critical in the successful California legislation that supports transitions to employee...

Erika Feresten is a champion working towards the greatest good. She is a certified coach for leaders from all walks of life and is active as Chair with Health Care For Us , a non-partisan, non-profit organization of volunteers championing California single-payer health care. Erika is also a contributing author of the groundbreaking book, "Winning Without Compromising Yourself: Unlocking Personal a...

Nik Bertulis is a serious serial cooperative founder, collaborator and water systems expert. He is the Director at Ritual Biology and Chief Technology Officer at Deep Blue Institute . He co-founded Dig.coop and was faculty in the Environmental Management and Sustainable Science Program at Merritt College in Oakland, CA. https://ritualbiology.com/ https://www.deepblue.institute/ https://www.youtube...

Ava Mateo is the amazing kind of young leader that can inspire an entire generation. She is the Executive Director of 18by Vote and is focused on a masters from Columbia University Teachers College that focuses on Sociology and Education. Ava coordinates important collaborations with 18by Vote while studying the influence of youth-led organizations and youth educational programs across the country...

Manu Meel is the kind of charismatic bridge builder that America needs. He is the CEO of BridgeUSA , a youth led nonprofit that creates spaces for college and high school students to discuss polarizing political issues. Manu has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and serves on the boards of Convergence, American Promise, and Bridge Alliance. https://www.bridgeusa.org/ https://www.youtu...

Kathryn Goetzke is a living example of courageous hope. She is the founder of iFred and the author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope . Hopeful Minds is an iFred award winning program that teaches critical hope skills to youth across the country. The Hopeful Cities program seeks to operationalize hope throughout the city. Look out for The Mood Factory , a vehicle to improve moods from all walks...

Michael Tivana is a lifelong student committed to nourishing Nature and community. He is the Founder and Chief Root Vegetable of Ono Gardens in Big Island, Hawaii. He is also the President of the Hakalau Farmer's Market and Food Share and a leader in connecting local farmers with their community. His nonprofit, Ono Seeds is dedicated to preserving important natural information and providing educat...

Dr. Lindsey Jarrett is a sensational social scientist and community based leader. She has a doctorate in Therapeutic Science from the University of Kansas and is the program director and principal investigator at the Center for Practical Bioethics . Dr. Lindsey is also the co-founder of Music Across Borders , which provides sustainable music education to people around the world, including Uganda!...