Leadership Council
Discover the passionate advocates leading EDC Coalition in our mission to amplify marginalized voices and champion the fundamental right to vote for everyone.
Ashley Adirika
Student Body Co-President
Ashley Adirika graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College, researching incarceration's impact on voting access. A 2025 Truman Scholar, she is dedicated to reimagining justice.
Michael Reynolds
Program Manager
Michael is a system architect with 25 years of experience in personal growth and nonprofit leadership, specializing in housing stability and legal reform.
DeAnza A. Cook
Civic Education Coordinator
Dr. Cook is an Assistant Professor at Ohio State who develops civic learning for incarcerated voters, grounding her work in descendant‑centered pedagogy.
Alan Tanner
Administrative Coordinator
Alan is a Minister and experienced organizer who has led successful campaigns for mass incarceration reform and voting rights in Boston since 2018.
Dani Scheer
Volunteer Coordinator
A Criminal Justice student at John Jay, Dani leads voter registration behind the wall and supports restorative justice programs in Massachusetts.