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

Keya Chatterjee
Executive Director
keya [at] freedcproject.org

Alex Dodds
Campaign Director
alex [at] freedcproject.org

Nee Nee Taylor
Organizing Director
neenee [at] freedcproject.org

Working Groups

Working Groups are organized around function or interest. Current working groups include Accessibility; Action; Arts + Culture; Communications; Congress; DC Local Government; Popular Education; Safety; Tabling; Welcoming.

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.

Constituency Groups

Constituency Groups are spaces for people with shared identity to meet, connect, and be in community with one another. Current Constituency Groups include Chocolate City; College Students; DC Government Workers; Disability Community; Español; Federal Workers; Legal Professionals; National Org Staff; Queer; and Parents + Caregivers.

Participation in our Ward Teams, Working Groups, and Constituency Groups is open to everyone who has attended a Campaign Orientation. Attend an upcoming Orientation session to get involved with any of these groups.

Regular Meetings

  • Campaign Orientations — This is the first stop for everyone involved in our organizing. Orientations are held twice a month, once in person and once on Zoom. Register for an upcoming Campaign Orientation.

  • Ward Teams — Meet monthly, typically in-person. Many Ward Teams have committees which meet between monthly meetings. See the calendar for the next meeting of your Ward Team.

  • Working Groups — Meet monthly or twice-monthly, typically on Zoom.

  • Cross-Team Meetings — Thechairs of all Ward Teams and Working Groups meet once a month on the second Wednesday of the month.

  • Leadership Team — Meets weekly.

  • Advisory Council — Meets quarterly in March, June, September, and December.