Who is VPC?
The Voter Participation Center (VPC) in a non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 2003 to help members of the Rising American Electorate register and vote. Since then, the organization has helped more than 4.6 million people register and cast ballots.
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Our Leadership
Page Gardner
VPC’s founder and board chair
She identified the marriage gap in voting, pioneered rigorous testing for civic engagement programs, and discovered new ways to reach the Rising American Electorate. Previously, she has served as a top strategist in other election, advocacy and communication campaigns.
Tom Lopach
VPC’s chief executive officer
He is an experienced leader and veteran strategist who has served as Chief of Staff to a U.S. Senator and the Montana Governor. A Montana native, Tom also served as a senior adviser to the Governor during his presidential campaign.
We’re a 501(c)(3)
The Voter Participation Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing voter registration in the United States among young people, people of color and unmarried women.
Board
Page Gardner, Founder and Board Chair
William McNary, co-director, Citizen Action Illinois
Jill Alper, Alper Strategies
Gibby Waitzkin, Sarvisberry Gallery & Studio
Marissa McBride, Treasurer
Staff
Lionel Dripps, Managing Director of Program
Caryn Pavlak, Senior Director of Development
Jacques Page, Director of Finance & Administration
Phoebe Wong, Director of Analytics & Modeling
Dexter Chan, Director of Data Services
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Page Gardner
VPC’s founder and board chairShe identified the marriage gap in voting, pioneered rigorous testing for civic engagement programs, and discovered new ways to reach the Rising American Electorate. Previously, she has served as a top strategist in other election, advocacy and communication campaigns.
Tom Lopach
VPC’s chief executive officerHe is an experienced leader and veteran strategist who has served as Chief of Staff to a U.S. Senator and the Montana Governor. A Montana native, Tom also served as a senior adviser to the Governor during his presidential campaign.
We’re a 501(c)(3)
The Voter Participation Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing voter registration in the United States among young people, people of color and unmarried women.
Board
Page Gardner, Founder and Board Chair
William McNary, co-director, Citizen Action Illinois
Jill Alper, Alper Strategies
Gibby Waitzkin, Sarvisberry Gallery & Studio
Marissa McBride, Treasurer
Staff
Lionel Dripps, Managing Director of Program
Caryn Pavlak, Senior Director of Development
Jacques Page, Director of Finance & Administration
Phoebe Wong, Director of Analytics & Modeling
Dexter Chan, Director of Data Services
Work at VPC
See active job listings at VPC.