Cagney is an accomplished community organizer and strategic operations expert with a passion for empowering underserved communities and advancing social equity. With extensive experience in data-driven outreach, crisis management, and team leadership, Cagney has built a career dedicated to addressing systemic challenges and driving positive change.

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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cagney demonstrated exceptional leadership by organizing a coalition of over 60 public defenders in New Orleans to support progressive judicial candidates, ensuring safety protocols were in place while navigating one of the most resource-deficient periods in recent history.

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Cagney's ability to mobilize teams and implement strategic solutions under pressure exemplifies their commitment to serving the community.

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As a former job coach for individuals facing barriers to employment—such as those who are formerly incarcerated, disabled, or at-risk youth— Cagney gained firsthand insight into the systemic obstacles impacting people's lives. This experience has informed her advocacy and strategic approach, shaping their belief in creating opportunities for all and fostering collaborative environments for collective progress.

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A skilled communicator and strategist, Cagney has designed and conducted virtual trainings for campaign teams, managed peer-to-peer messaging campaigns to engage voters, and built legislative toolkits to support nonprofits in advancing their policy goals. 

Andy (he/him) is a veteran educator and political junkie. He holds a Bachelor's in Philosophy and Women's History from Clark University ('12) and a Master's in Political Management from The George Washington University School of Political Management. 

 

True to his Vermont roots, Andy started his political work during Bernie's '16 primary bid. Since then, he has worked on multiple electoral and issue campaigns.

 

As a member of The FrontWoman staff, Andy cares deeply about electoral and advocacy issues, especially those that aim to address systemic issues and their manifestations in our community. 

 

Outside of his work at The FrontWoman, Andy is a proud member of Democratic-Socialists of America, Industrial Workers of the World, United Teachers of New Orleans, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., where he serves as an advisor to the Gretna Alumni Chapter's Kappa League Youth Development Program.