About
Debra Cleaver founded Vote.org, VoteAmerica, ElectionDay.org, FutureVoter, and other civic engagement projects focused on voter registration and participation.
Founder/CEO at Vote.orgYC S16
Intro paths
YC
Debra went through Y Combinator (Summer 2016) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Debra can intro founders to Vote.org's investors below.
Vote.org's investors · 1
Experience
- VoteAmericaFounder and CEOcurrent2019 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- VoteAmerica Action FundFounder and CEOcurrent2021 — present
- ElectionDay.orgFounder and CEO2018 — 2019
- Vote.orgFounder and CEO2008 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- Long Distance VoterFounder and CEO2008 — 2016
- Change.orgSenior Manager, Product Development2012 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- TrueCar.comSenior Product Manager2011 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
- MySpace.comSenior Product Manager2007 — 2011Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- Civilian Complaint Review BoardSenior Investigator2004 — 2007New York City Metropolitan Area
- Swing the StateAssociate Director2004 — 2006
Skills & more
BEING AWESOME26Product Development34Nonprofits13Management36Leadership33Strategic Partnerships32
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Debra Cleaver?
- Debra Cleaver founded Vote.org, VoteAmerica, ElectionDay.org, FutureVoter, and other civic engagement projects focused on voter registration and participation.
- Where does Debra Cleaver work?
- Debra Cleaver is Founder/CEO of Vote.org.
- What companies did Debra Cleaver found?
- Debra Cleaver founded Vote.org.
- Where did Debra Cleaver go to school?
- Debra Cleaver studied at Y Combinator; Pomona College (Bachelor of Arts); School for International Training.
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Shared employers
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