Groundwork’s mission is made possible by your support and our incredible staff who operate behind the scenes. Over the coming weeks, you will learn about our staff, what brought them to this work, and more!
Organizing builds infrastructure. Infrastructure builds power. Our staff brings this mission to life every day in our partner states and we are so proud of our work this year. Your donation directly powers our mission to invest in year-round organizing and advocacy efforts: make a contribution today. [[link removed]]
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Spread across the nation, connected digitally and on the ground in our partner states, Team Groundwork shows up every single day. I am proud of our staff and their hard work, and I’m excited for you to learn more about them.
Now, look below to get to know Aspen and Trey!
Joe
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Joe Kennedy (he/him)
Founder
Groundwork Project
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What is a good way for folks to get involved?
As the Digital Director, I must say: follow us on social media ( Instagram [[link removed]] is a good place to start)! We are always uplifting the work that organizations are doing on the ground, events and actions to plug into, and political news happenings in each of Groundwork’s partner states.
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⚡ Aspen’s Lightning Round ⚡
⁂ Your ultimate hero ⁂
My grandma ❤️
⁂ The self-care practice you can’t do this work without ⁂
Reality TV & yoga
⁂ Favorite podcast or book at the moment ⁂
Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata & Nicole Byer
⁂ Your life motto ⁂
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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How and where did you get your start in politics?
Growing up, my family stressed the importance of standing up for vulnerable people and giving ourselves to our neighbors when they need help. I continue to hold onto these values. I’d say that my political formation really began in college in Durham, North Carolina, where I got involved in efforts to help folks get access to stable affordable housing and meet their financial needs. I began to see how years of discriminatory housing policies created untenable situations for families trying to do their best. After I spent a summer in the Mississippi Delta learning about the Black Freedom Struggle there, everything else changed for me. I became really interested in social movements and how ordinary, everyday folks come together to support one another, change policies, and hold elected officials accountable. I’ve been activated in organizing and politics ever since.
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⚡ Trey’s Lightning Round ⚡
⁂ Your ultimate hero ⁂
Ella Baker
⁂ The self-care practice you can’t do this work without ⁂
Staying hydrated, dancing, and keeping up with TV shows
⁂ Favorite podcast or book at the moment ⁂
Heavy by Kiese Laymon
⁂ Your life motto ⁂
“Hope is a discipline”
–Mariame Kaba
Founded by Joe Kennedy III, Groundwork Project invests in year-round, local community organizing in places Democrats have gotten used to writing off. With a focus on Appalachia, the Deep South, and the Plains, we support local advocates and activists working to build durable political infrastructure and secure power for those historically excluded.
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