Welcome to the engine room of Rescue Our Democracy — a grassroots movement driven by real people working together to challenge injustice, demand transparency, and empower civic action.

Each of our team members plays a key role in pushing this mission forward. From data to content to leadership, our staff is as passionate as they are persistent.

Learn more about who’s who, what they do, and why they’ve joined the fight for a better democracy.

We’re always growing. If you think you belong on this team, reach out!

Judy T.

Head Guerilla of ROD, Founder

Judy T. is a web and graphic designer with nearly 30 years of experience in digital communications. She founded Rescue Our Democracy to create a clear, accessible platform for civic education and grassroots action at a time when democratic values are increasingly under threat.

Judy has followed political developments closely for decades and became increasingly concerned about rising authoritarianism, media manipulation, and the deterioration of democratic norms—long before they became headline issues.

Drawing on her background in digital strategy, she built ROD from the ground up to support everyday people who want to better understand how our democracy works and how to take part in protecting it.

When she’s not managing the site, Judy works on site planning, content development, and ongoing research to ensure ROD stays responsive to current events and real community needs.

Core Staff

Stef

Head Guerilla -SE Iowa, Founder

Stef, a stickler for details and a dedicated policy hound, provides information, policy updates, and insightful interviews. With her background serving people daily in her work, she brings grounded perspective on the views of everyday citizens.

Diane

(Temporary?) Head Guerilla and Podcaster -SW California, Founder

Diane brings a keen sense of where people’s priorities and pocketbooks meet. With her finger on the pulse of both community sentiment and financial trends, she offers insight grounded in real-world experience. Diane also spotlights important causes—like the USAID documentary our team is proud to promote and support—and will soon add podcaster to her list of contributions.

Shade B.

Former Content Generator

Shade hails from Des Moines, IA and provides a unique and logical perspective through his writing and art. As a military veteran and a black man, his views provide some clarity in the chaos.