WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

The South and Southwest are the fastest growing areas in the country, and they provide tremendous opportunities for new electoral victories. However, the staff composition of any electoral campaign, particularly those for progressive candidates, must reflect the demographics of the communities we seek to serve.
Progressives in these newly competitive areas will win because of voters of color; therefore, the diversity of the campaign structure is crucial to spark loyalty between the candidate and the voter. But this is often not reflected in today’s campaigns.

MEET OUR PEOPLE

Learn more about our team at BLUE Institute

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Ashley RobinsonPrincipal

Ashley is responsible for overall strategy and implementation of projects performed by BLUE. She serves as the liaison between state and national progressive organizations to execute BLUE Institute's mission. She develops and manages relationships with individual, state, and national stakeholders to ensure communities of color are equally represented in the leadership of campaign structures nationwide.

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Genny CastilloCOO

Genny is responsible for logistics for BLUE. She organizes and executes outreach efforts, manages recruitment, coordinates messaging and directs volunteer and internship opportunities. Genny partners with other progressive-support organizations to build field strength while developing, cultivating and leveraging relationships with state and national organizations.

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Ebonë ShardaeAdministrative Manager

Ebonë is responsible for BLUE Institute's external communications to community members, BLUE Institute partners and interested parties. She coordinates and organizes BLUE Institute event logistics while helping develop new partnerships.



MEET OUR PEOPLE

Learn more about our team at BLUE Institute.

Illustration

Ashley Robinson

Principal

Ashley is responsible for overall strategy and implementation of projects performed by BLUE. She serves as the liaison between state and national progressive organizations to execute BLUE Institute's mission. She develops and manages relationships with individual, state, and national stakeholders to ensure communities of color are equally represented in the leadership of campaign structures nationwide.

Illustration

Genny Castillo

COO

Genny is responsible for logistics for BLUE. She organizes and executes outreach efforts, manages recruitment, coordinates messaging and directs volunteer and internship opportunities. Genny partners with other progressive-support organizations to build field strength while developing, cultivating and leveraging relationships with state and national organizations.

Illustration

Ebonë Shardae

Administrative Manager

Ebonë is responsible for BLUE Institute's external communications to community members, BLUE Institute partners and interested parties. She coordinates and organizes BLUE Institute event logistics while helping develop new partnerships.