Washington, D.C. — Stasha Rhodes, a veteran movement strategist and organizer, has been welcomed back to the Center for American Progress (CAP) as a senior fellow focusing on democracy and government reform issues. Ben Olinsky, senior vice president for Structural Reform and Governance at CAP, expressed his excitement about Rhodes' return, stating, "I’m thrilled that Stasha is returning to CAP."
Rhodes brings over 15 years of experience in conducting state and national campaigns, grassroots organizing, and shaping national conversations on various policy issues such as filibuster reform, gun violence prevention, and reproductive rights. Olinsky praised Rhodes as a proven leader and a brilliant strategist and organizer, highlighting her expertise in helping CAP set and achieve a vision for renewing democracy in the 21st century.
Prior to rejoining CAP, Rhodes served as the executive director of United for Democracy, a national campaign focused on the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings on freedom and democracy. She also held positions at The Hub Project, Giffords, and CAP, where she worked on democracy campaigns, gun violence prevention, and advocacy for guns and crime policy.
In addition to her professional roles, Rhodes has a background in advocacy and grassroots organizing in her home state of Louisiana. She currently serves on the boards of the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation and Survivors Empowered, and is an adjunct professor at Smith College. Rhodes is a graduate of Southern University and Southern University Law Center.
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