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
Progressive Leaders

Meet the Network Community

Meet the Network Team

Katie Kirchner

Vice President, Field-Building Programs

Katie 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 Network

Eric 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 Programs

Jeanne 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 Field

Robert-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 Relations

Alex 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 Network

Elijah 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 Associate

Lina Hunt is a program associate at the Roosevelt Network, where they provide strategic program support to student fellowship programs.