Hailing from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Mahmud is an ardent Buckeye, a proud graduate of The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Jones Mandel, Mahmud worked as a Field Organizer and Coordinator on various Democratic campaigns, from Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), to the Ohio Democratic Party, to Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus. During his time at Jones Mandel, Mahmud has helped support Democratic candidates across all levels of government, as well as several private sector and nonprofit clients. Residing in Columbus, OH, in his free time, Mahmud can be found jamming to Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band or being terrorized by his two puppies, Cooper and May.

Evan joined Jones Mandel during the 2018 election cycle. An experienced researcher, Evan has led self and opposition research projects for clients and campaigns doing political work in over a dozen states. Prior to entering political research, Evan graduated with a Master's Degree in Public Policy from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor's Degree in History from Gannon University. Evan is a native Ohioan, and currently lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. with his foxhound, Chloe.

Charlotte joined Jones Mandel in 2022 after graduating from Lewis & Clark College with a passion for economic justice and a degree in Political Science. After graduation they joined their local political scene doing fundraising and donor research for progressive Oregon State Senator Kayse Jama, as well as managing a campaign on the Portland city auditor's race. Charlotte currently resides in Happy Valley, Oregon and enjoys making digital art, playing guitar, and curling up with a good book of poetry.

Taylor's earliest memory of politics dates all the way back to 2008, when she got in trouble with her 5th grade teacher for talking too much about the presidential election in class and telling the other kids she thought Obama "seemed nice." Since then, she hasn't looked back. After starting at Jones Mandel in 2020, Taylor has worked on mayoral, gubernatorial, House and Senate campaigns across the country, including working on key races in Illinois, North Carolina, Florida, Maryland and Oklahoma during the 2022 election cycle. While North Carolina and her beloved Canes will always be home, she now lives in Brooklyn and loves to play video games or Dungeons and Dragons with her friends in her free time.

Henry started working in politics on Jay Gonzalez's campaign for governor of Massachusetts. He later joined the Jones Mandel team to conduct research that would help elect Democrats up and down the ballot. In his two cycles with Jones Mandel, Henry has supported gubernatorial and Senate campaigns in Missouri, Wisconsin and Vermont, among other states. He also has substantial experience managing FOIA and state public record programs on Republican candidates nationwide. Henry originally hails from Massachusetts and currently lives in DC.

Casey joined Jones Mandel in 2023 after completing a master’s degree in political psychology from Arizona State University. Prior to that, she taught for seven years at an adult education nonprofit, where she continues to tutor students in her spare time. Casey is passionate about electing progressive leaders and increasing civic engagement at all levels. She enjoys reading, travel, and competing in pub trivia competitions.

Elizabeth jumped into politics during Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, organizing and registering voters across Durham County, North Carolina. Since starting at Jones Mandel, Elizabeth has worked on presidential, House, Senate and gubernatorial races in states including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona, Michigan, Ohio and Colorado. She is a proud Jersey knucklehead, but currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, dog, and feline terror.

Lauren has over a decade of experience working in opposition research and vetting. She believes that sound research is critical for a well-run campaign and has important applications outside of politics. Lauren has advised campaigns and candidates in statewide, Congressional, and local races across the country, including in Illinois, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Connecticut. She has also enjoyed using her vetting and research skills to help clients in the entertainment, sports, and non-profit sectors.

Grace joined Jones Mandel in 2022 after graduating from the George Washington University with a degree in International Affairs. Grace's interest in politics was sparked by the growing environmental movement to combat climate change. Before joining the field of political research, Grace interned at enviornmental organizations and worked to advance environmental research and education. Since starting at Jones Mandel, Grace has worked on local, mayoral and gubernatorial campaigns in Illinois, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Originally from Georgia, Grace currently lives in New York and enjoys reading, listening to music and going for walks in her free time.

Chris joined Jones Mandel shortly after graduating from Haverford College with a degree in Political Science in December 2021. Prior to joining Jones Mandel and eventually rising to become a Senior Associate, he worked as a Fellow for the Kevin Baumlin campaign, Research Intern at the Post-Growth Institute, and Peer Tutor at the Haverford College Writing Center. Chris's academic research focused on recent social movements aiming to address climate change, and he has volunteered with progressive organizations focused on the climate. Chris currently lives in New York and is an award winning origami artist who also enjoys reading books and hiking in his free time.

Ruben is a Master of Public Affairs Candidate at The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin with a concentration on local government and legislative outreach efforts. Ruben became active in politics during the 2020 presidential election, where he helped organize voting registrations and helped transport voters to polling locations during the COVID-19 pandemic. He joined Jones Mandel in August 2022 and continues to learn about policy through work and school. In his free time, Ruben likes to run mud runs, watch sports, coach both a softball and flag football team at his school, but most importantly spend time with his dog Ranger!

Eddie joined Jones Mandel in 2021 after graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Political Science and Psychology. At Jones Mandel, Eddie has worked on gubernatorial, Senate, House, statewide, and state assembly races in Georgia, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maryland, Washington, North Carolina, Colorado, Arkansas, and more. While at WashU, he was the director of communications for an environmental justice organization and conducted experimental research on eyewitness accuracy in criminal investigations. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Eddie now lives in Washington D.C.

Andrew joined Jones Mandel in 2021 after graduating from the University of Kansas with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Intelligence & National Security Studies. Prior to entering political research, Andrew volunteered for several Democratic campaigns and interned for U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05) before becoming a Fellow in his office. Andrew currently resides near Kansas City, Missouri and loves to write music, watch Chiefs football, and play poker in his free time.

Ian is a highly sought-after research strategist who works with Democratic candidates and private sector clients. He has advised campaigns in 40 states, helping elect dozens of candidates, including over 20 U.S. senators and governors. Ian is also the longtime research consultant for the Democratic National Committee, overseeing the Democratic Party’s public record research. His private sector clients range from publicly-traded automobile companies, to health care companies, to private investors. Ian got his start in the research department at EMILY’s List and did a stint on Capitol Hill as a legislative aide and press secretary. He is a die hard fan of the 2019 World Series Champion Washington Nationals, the four-time Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, and the ever-frustrating New York Knicks. Ian lives in Alexandria, Virginia, and spends his spare with his wife trying to keep up with their three young children.

Esther joined Jones Mandel in 2023 after having previously worked as a field researcher with the Maryland Democratic Party during the 2022 midterms. Prior to that, she worked as a White House producer for one of Asia's largest news networks, covering both the Trump and Biden administrations. Originally from California, she spent eight years living and working in the media and communications field in South Korea. Esther graduated with a Master's Degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor's Degree from University of California, Irvine. She currently resides in Northern Virginia.

Lindsay joined Jones Mandel in 2020 and has worked on self and opposition research projects to help elect Democrats running in key federal and statewide races across the country. She got her start in research in the nonprofit sector, working with several D.C.-based organizations focused on climate advocacy and animal welfare. Lindsay is originally from Pennsylvania and recently moved to Northern Virginia. In her free time, she loves running, going to concerts, and trying new soup recipes.

Adam joined the Jones Mandel team in 2021, and he has since worked on House, Senate, gubernatorial, and mayoral races around the country. He previously served as a Field Representative for the Progressive Turnout Project, knocking on doors and making phone calls to mobilize voters during the 2020 election cycle. His varied job history also includes experience as a professional actor, Census enumerator, music teacher, college consultant, and tutor. Originally from Massachusetts, Adam graduated from Northwestern University in 2018 and currently lives in Chicago.

Lillian first got involved in politics in elementary school when she volunteered to help get out the vote for Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. After graduating from Haverford College with a degree in Political Science, she worked as a paralegal at Kirkland & Ellis before returning to her passion for progressive politics. Lillian spent the 2022 campaign cycle at Wildfire Mail and joined Jones Mandel in 2023. She currently lives in northern Virginia, and she spends her free time trying new recipes and hosting board game nights with her friends.

Selina joined Jones Mandel in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She previously worked in the non-profit sector, and also has experience in private equity and sales. Selina currently lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and 3 children.

Benjamin fell in love with the energy, excitement and passion of campaign politics during the successful re-election of his home state Governor, Zell Miller. Since then, he has steadily worked in several capacities and built three consulting firms over 28 years. His wide-ranging professional experience includes: political consulting, crisis communications research, issue management, competitive intelligence for corporations, non-profits and issue groups. At Jones Mandel, Ben is driven by building a successful company, mentoring staff, building great teams, working with clients, solving problems and managing JM's Fellowship program. Ben has a masters degree from George Washington University and lives in Seattle with his wife, 3 kids and dog Mudd. When not working, you will find Ben with his family at an event for one of his kids, walking the dog, at the gym, reading and attempting some new outdoor activity with patient friends and family.

Erick started at Jones Mandel in early 2022 and, since then, he has provided critical research support to gubernatorial, congressional, and local campaigns across the country. Prior to joining Jones Mandel, Erick worked in education working directly with students in K-12 classrooms and he was also involved in education research. A graduate of the University of California at Davis, he studied political science with an emphasis in public service. He currently lives in his native California.

Yohanes joined Jones Mandel in 2023. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with degrees in Political Science and Religious Studies. As a Research Fellow for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship he wrote a Senior Thesis on Black activism in St. Louis. In his previous position he served as a Data Scientist for the Progressive Pipeline, where he used data to help support the running of diverse progressive candidates. Yohanes currently lives in St. Louis and spends his free time reading, writing poetry, and painting.

Olivia will graduate in May with a Master's in Public Affairs From The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in domestic legislative strategy. Since her first democratic campaign in 2017, Olivia has worked in finance, policy, and management roles for campaigns in California, Florida, Indiana, and Illinois. She joined Jones Mandel in 2022 and has continued supporting Democrats at all levels through self and opposition research. In her spare time, Olivia likes to travel and spend time with friends.