Thomas Mosher is a current junior at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. Studying Political Science with an emphasis in World Politics accompanied by two minors in Global Studies and Middle East Studies. He has experience in research, presentations, policy writing, organizing, and electoral politics. Thomas spent time as the Climate and Criminal Justice Officer for MOVETexas UNT where he researched and led two seminars. Following MOVE, he spent time as a field intern for Jose Garza’s re-election campaign for Travis County DA. Thomas continued organizing as a field staffer for Doug Greco’s mayoral campaign in Austin. Currently, Thomas is interning part-time for two different non-profits. Serving as a representative for Mandate Democracy with an emphasis on organizing and as a policy writer with the Minnesota Center for Nonviolence. Thomas also assumed the role of Communications Director with the UWEC Democrats and spent the fall months organizing and campaigning with the UWEC Democrats, Eau Claire Democrats, and the local coordinated campaigns.
Category: Democratic Governance Team
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Jack Guan, University of California Berkely
Jack is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. He is originally from San Francisco. He is double majoring in American Studies and Political Science in addition to double minoring in Political Economy and Public Policy. His academic interests revolve around electoral geography, political behavior, and urban structures. After his undergraduate studies, he hopes to attend graduate school and complete a doctoral degree in Political Science.
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Sophia Cheng, Northwestern University
Sophia Cheng is a freshman at Northwestern University studying History and Environmental Policy. Originally from the Bay Area, California, she is deeply fascinated with the beautiful, precarious mode of governance that is democracy. She discovered this passion when covering local governments as a high school journalist, sitting for hours of city council meetings and falling in love with how ordinary citizens were able to participate in the legislative process. At ACE, Sophia hopes to write policy briefs that educate voters of all backgrounds and empower them to make informed decisions about their lives. At Northwestern, Sophia has furthered her interest in policy with her participation in Model UN, Students for Ecological and Environmental Development, and Political Union. She also volunteers at a food pantry worker and college admissions advisor for low-income students. In her free time, she loves to read nonfiction books, take long walks by Lake Michigan, and explore coffee shops with friends.
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Sarah Grace Niemiec, University of Virginia
Sarah Grace is a Third Year Student at the University of Virginia, and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Government and Archaeology. She is active on grounds as Vice President of External affairs for Undergraduate Women in Law, Director of Philanthropy for her sorority Alpha Delta Pi, and a member of the Legislative Affairs Committee for the University of Virginia’s Student Council. In her free time, she also dedicates time to the UVA Community Food pantry, as a welcomer and stocker. Her interest in Democratic Governance closely aligns with her undergraduate effort to provide for her community in a policy focused and meaningful way.
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Michael Akoto, Rutgers University
Michael is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Rutgers University, with an expected graduation in May 2026. His academic background includes a comprehensive range of courses, such as data structures, algorithms, discrete structures, statistics for research, and linear algebra. This has fostered a strong foundation in computational thinking and problem-solving, which aligns with his growing interest in cybersecurity and data analysis. Professionally, Michael has gained valuable experience as a Customer Service Representative at Burlington, where he honed his communication and organizational skills. He also volunteered at the University of Allied Health Sciences in his home country Ghana, contributing to meaningful research in the student community. Michaels research interests lie at the intersection of cybersecurity, data protection, and information technology. He is particularly drawn to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and how they intersect with national security. This focus drives his desire to develop robust systems that safeguard sensitive information and critical infrastructures. He is also interested by the ethical and societal implications of data security, particularly in governmental roles where the protection of public and national data is important. Beyond academics, Michael enjoys making beats and exploring creative avenues in music production.