Organizing Structure

Everyone is welcome in Free DC’s organizing. The following is an overview of our governance, working groups, and opportunities for leadership.

Advisory Council

Our Advisory Council guides our our work and holds the campaign accountable for our shared goals. Meet our Advisory Council members.

Leadership Team

Free DC’s Executive Director, Campaign Director, and Organizing Director manage day-to-day needs and support the campaign’s grassroots leadership. Contact:

• Executive Director

• Campaign Director

• Organizing Director

Working Groups

Working Groups are organized around function or interest. Current working groups include Absorption; Action; Arts + Culture; Business Outreach; Campus Organizing + Youth; Communications; Field; Elected Leader Outreach; Labor Solidarity; National Allies; and Popular Education. Attend Campaign Orientation to get involved with Free DC’s Working Groups.

• Contact: team@freedcproject.org

Ward Teams

Ward Teams organize within each of DC’s eight wards to bring neighbors together as part of this campaign. Ward Teams hold house parties, join neighborhood canvasses, and organize community events. Each Ward Team meets once a month and meetings are open to everyone. Find the next meeting of your Ward Team.

• Campaign Orientations for new members are held twice-monthly: in-person on the second Tuesday, and online on the fourth Thursday. Register for an upcoming orientation.

• Working Groups set their own schedule of meetings, typically monthly or twice-monthly.

• Ward Teams set their own schedule of meetings, typically monthly.

• Cross-team meetings are opportunities for Working Group and Ward Team leaders to coordinate with one another. Standing meeting date to be determined.

• Leadership Team meets weekly.

• Advisory Council will meet quarterly on a date to be determined.