About Us
Maximizing grassroots impact with smart actions.
Swing Left helps win elections for Democrats by making it as easy as possible for anyone to have maximum impact on the elections that determine the balance of power in our country.
Our Blueprint
Power of the grassroots
Community Impact
Swing Left launched in January of 2017 as an informational resource where people could find their nearest congressional swing district. Our site received 200,000 visits in the first 24 hours—and hasn't stopped growing since. Whether you join a Swing Left group, donate to a strategic fund, sign up for a volunteer shift, or just help spread the word, we’re so grateful for your role in this powerful community.
1M+ Grassroots members
400+ Local groups across 40 states
46M+ Voter contacts since 2017
$100M+ Funds raised to elect Democrats since 2017
Our Values
Constructive action
We believe that action towards a goal is the antidote to anger and despair. Our entire community is brought together by a focus on what we can all do to effect positive change in the near and long term.
Community
We value collaboration and effective teamwork. We know progress is more sustainable when the work is done with others. We’re committed to being generous and helpful at every level of our community, from our staff, to our volunteers and donors, to the progressive movement as a whole.
Diversity, equity, and inclusivity
We work towards fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and a greater sense of belonging. We recognize that this work does not have a finish line and requires daily, active effort across our community, from the individual team member and volunteer to the organization itself.
Effectiveness
We help people make better decisions about how to spend limited time, effort, and resources to help Democrats win. We prioritize impact today and impact tomorrow, ensuring that our team, community, and campaigns have the internal and external resources they need to succeed, now and sustainably over the long haul.
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Our Leadership
Yasmin Radjy
Executive Director
she/her
Yasmin has more than 15 years of experience as a visionary leader in elections, advocacy, organizing, and outreach. Before Swing Left, she served in the Biden administration as Senior Advisor for Recovery Program Outreach at the Department of Treasury, leading efforts supporting the implementation of the American Rescue Plan. Previously, she was National Political Director at Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF), Director of Organizing and Training at PPAF and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Virginia State Director at Mobilize during the 2017 election. She received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and her MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She’s a California native, speaks English, Spanish, French, and Persian, and is based in D.C.
LeJamiel "Lee" Goodall
Managing Director
he/him
Lee provides leadership and support across departments to help teams meet their strategic goals. He is passionate about promoting democracy and increasing citizen participation in elections and public policy. Before joining Swing Left, Lee was a presidential appointee in the Biden-Harris administration as Senior Advisor at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). He previously served as Chief of Staff at the District of Columbia's Department of Transportation and consulted for Access Health Connecticut, helping launch the state's health exchange under the Affordable Care Act. He has served in leadership roles in 2008 & 2012 Obama for America campaigns, Organizing for America, and at the Democratic National Committee. Before entering politics, Lee worked in financial services at Morgan Stanley. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Northwestern University and is a proud Cubs fan and Chicago native.
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