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Brian Derrick      

Political Strategist & Civic Activist; Founder & CEO of Oath

Political strategist, activist, and tech founder Brian Derrick is transforming civic engagement with his message: “Stop doomscrolling. Start doing something.” Derrick has built a large online following with his digestible breakdowns of news and politics, including policy, election cycles and voting rights, equality, and more. He is the founder and CEO of Oath – a civic tech platform that has raised millions of dollars for and engaged hundreds of thousands of people in state and local elections. Derrick is in-demand with groups including Generator Collective, Eleanor’s Legacy, The Next 50, Columbia Law School, and more.

A seasoned political consultant, Derrick has consulted on campaigns from city council to president – most notably for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marti Gould Cummings (NYC City Council). Derrick is also a leader in the nonprofit sector. In development roles at Lambda Legal, the country's oldest LGBT civil rights organization, he launched new programs for the next generation of philanthropists. His activism has had lasting impact at organizations including Pelotonia, Equitas Health, and others. Leveraging his experience speaking to individuals and corporations, Derrick offers substantial insight on today’s most pressing issues.

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Getting Involved in Our Own Communities

Inspiring organizer Brian Derrick motivates audiences of all kinds in this powerhouse talk. Derrick breaks down major headline issues – from policy to human right issues – and reveals how people can get involved and make change on a local level by investing right where they are in their own communities.

The Fight for Voting Rights

Leveraging the lessons from his work with campaigns at every level, political strategist Brian Derrick offers an uplifting outlook on the work ahead to protect and expand voting rights. Offering inspiring examples of local organizing, Derrick shares insights about using data, community service, and relational organizing to make an impact.

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