Lindsey Williams Drath -
FWD CEO
Lindsey Williams Drath serves as the CEO of the Forward Party where she is responsible for taking the Forward Party from early-stage to a sustainable...
Meet LindseyMatt Shinners
By training, Matt Shinners is a scientist, writer, and student of the law. He has done research into antiretroviral medication, and worked on patent applications for a variety of inventions...
Meet MattKerry Healey
Dr. Kerry Murphy Healey’s career spans higher education, elected office, and foreign and domestic public policy....
Meet KerryChristine Todd Whitman -
FWD Co-chair
Christine Todd Whitman is the President of The Whitman Strategy Group (WSG), a consulting firm that specializes in energy and environmental issues...
Meet ChristineMichael Willner -
FWD Co-chair
Michael S. Willner spent his entire career in the cable television industry. Prior to becoming Vice Chairman and CEO of Penthera, a provider of intelligent portable video software solutions...
Meet MichaelAndrew Yang -
FWD Co-chair
Andrew Yang is a businessman, lawyer and philanthropist whose entrepreneurial endeavors led him to the new political party Forward...
Meet AndrewKrist Novoselic
Krist Novoselic was born on May 16, 1965 in Compton, California and grew up in Los Angeles, Croatia and Aberdeen, Washington. He was a founding member of the legendary rock band Nirvana...
Meet KristJackie Salit
A highly respected political innovator and advocate for the rights of independent voters—now 40% of the American electorate—Jacqueline Salit has built...
Meet JackieJohn Kingston
John Kingston is a lawyer by training and Fortune 500 senior executive by experience, who has been inspired by his faith to invest his fortune in awakening America...
Meet JohnCeline Mactaggart
Celine is a nonprofit founder, data privacy activist, and skin cancer advocate. She is the Co-Founder of Californians for Consumer Privacy...
Meet CelineMaryfrances Metrick
Maryfrances Metrick is founder of Ivy Hill IRBD, a consulting firm focused on advising alternative investment firms entering the US market...
Meet MaryfrancesJames Robinson IV
Jim Robinson is a Co-Founder and General Partner at RRE Ventures. Over the last thirty years he has invested in over sixty companies and served on nearly 50 boards. His core...
Meet JimMichael Hecht
Michael Hecht is President & CEO of Greater New Orleans, Inc., the economic development agency for southeast Louisiana...
Meet MichaelKeith Tom
Keith Tom worked in tech for 15+ years, mostly at early stage startups using software to build web applications in consumer and finance spaces...
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