Ross Weisman serves as Communications Manager, working to elevate the visibility of Committee of Seventy’s crucial work throughout the Commonwealth. Ross is passionate about education and finding common ground. He previously worked in the newsrooms of WHYY and KYW Newsradio, and he ran programming and community support for two Jewish nonprofits. Ross graduated from Temple…

With over 15 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, Stephanie is dedicated to cultivating impactful relationships that drive social change. A seasoned fundraising professional, she boasts a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals, excelling in corporate solicitation, nonprofit management, grant writing, and board leadership. Stephanie has effectively led high-performing teams at several…

Andrew serves as Committee of Seventy’s Vice President of Policy. In this role, he is responsible for leading and coordinating Seventy’s external engagement efforts, with a focus on developing policy positions and advocacy strategies for voting rights, election integrity, and good government reforms in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Andrew most recently served as the Director…

Kianni Figuereo joins the Committee of Seventy as Digital Media Manager, where she develops communications strategies that better inform, engage, and energize audiences to become more civically involved. A 2021 graduate of Chestnut Hill College, Kianni began her journalism career at AL DÍA News, where she discovered her passion for translating complex policy and community…

Brisa Díaz-Zorrilla joined C70 in 2024 and serves as Program Manager for our voter engagement and public education initiatives in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth. After graduating from Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and History, Brisa served 4 years as a middle school Social Studies teacher, teaching in both English and…

It was Lauren’s passion for active citizenship, strong public leadership and practical policy-making that led her to Broad Street and the organization that shares her dedication. In 2018, Lauren began her career at C70 as the Chief Program Officer, and in June 2023, she was named President & CEO, the first woman to serve in…

Dan joined Seventy, after graduating from Temple University, in 2008. He has learned over the years that for our local and state governments to work effectively and efficiently, you need to have an organization that is working tirelessly to educate and engage the citizenry. Seventy’s campaign to right-size city government, ensure that elections are conducted…

Heather Bowlan joined C70 in May 2026 and serves as Program Manager for the Documenters program, which empowers citizen journalists to report on local government. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh (BA) and North Carolina State University (MFA), and has worked for academic and advocacy organizations in Philadelphia and across the…

Tanisha Bezue joined C70 in September 2023 and serves as Senior Program Director for our voter engagement and public education initiatives in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth. A Teach for America alumna, Tanisha spent 13 years teaching middle school social studies and has always had a passion for encouraging active citizenship. She is committed to…