Michael directed the Dean campaign's hugely successful Meetup operation in over 1,200 neighborhoods worldwide. Michael managed grassroots field organizing and leadership development programs for Dean's renowned activist base, and he implemented an innovative communication strategy that kept thousands of grassroots leaders engaged and directly connected to the national headquarters. He speaks frequently on the effective use of technology for converting online activity into real-world action. Michael also gained valuable organizing and political experience at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and in the Clinton White House at the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).

Michael is currently a Co-Founder and Senior Strategy Architect at EchoDitto, an internet strategy firm headquartered in Washington, DC.  EchoDitto specializes in harnessing current and emerging technologies to build and sustain vibrant, active communities for progressive issues, candidates, businesses, and campaigns.

Session: Activism: when emailing your congressperson doesn't quite feel like enough...