I have been privileged to be part of the Roosevelt community since my first year of college. The Network has fundamentally shaped how I see the world, and how I understand my own agency in creating a just and equitable future.
— Jeanne Tilley, UNC Chapel Hill 2009
The Network Is a Pipeline for
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Meet the Network Community
Meet the Network Team
Katie Kirchner
Vice President, Field-Building ProgramsKatie Kirchner is the vice president of field-building programs, where she leads the Roosevelt Network and helps to build the broader Roosevelt Society.
Eric A. Paul
Deputy Director, Roosevelt NetworkEric Paul is the deputy director for the Roosevelt Network, where he is responsible for managing the Network’s daily functions and operations.
Jeanne Tilley
Deputy Director, Alumni ProgramsJeanne Tilley is the deputy director of alumni programs, where she works to connect Network alumni across Roosevelt initiatives and career phases.
Robert-Thomas Jones
Senior Manager, Training and FieldRobert-Thomas Jones is the senior training and field manager for Roosevelt Network, where he supports the training and development of Network members—current undergraduate students and members of our young professional alumni network.
Alex Trefftz
Senior Manager, External RelationsAlex Trefftz is senior manager of external relations for the Roosevelt Network, where he leads the team’s program communications, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and develops partnerships across the progressive movement and higher education ecosystems.
Elijah Wilson
Senior Program Associate, Roosevelt NetworkElijah Wilson is senior program associate for the Roosevelt Network, where he provides strategic program support focused on community building, event planning, and supporting Network Young Professionals.
Lina Hunt
Student Program AssociateLina Hunt is a program associate at the Roosevelt Network, where they provide strategic program support to student fellowship programs.