Profiles

Linea serves as Chief of Staff for HBCUs Outside, advocating for expanded outdoor access and opportunities in historically Black college and university communities. She lives in Elizabeth City, North Carolina with her husband and toddler.

Jillian Riley is the North Carolina Director of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood South Atlantic.

Gaile Osborne is the Executive Director of the Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina. She and her husband have fostered over 30 children and adopted five. Gaile is passionate about helping families overcome trauma and advocates for systemic change to support children with special needs.

Dalton George, 25, serves as the Mayor Pro-Tem of the Town of Boone and is one of the youngest officeholders in the state. He has spent the better part of the past decade organizing in rural North Carolina around housing, environmental issues, and voting rights.

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Jennifer Behr is a lifelong North Carolinian, born and raised in Asheboro. She has previously worked as a Regional Field Finance Director for the RNC, as well as the finance director for Robin Hayes, Richard Burr, and the State Republican Party. Jennifer is a graduate of Peace College and now makes her home in Raleigh,…

The author of seven books of nonfiction, Scott Huler has produced journalism for newspapers like The New York Times and The Washington Post; radio outlets like NPR and PRI; and magazines like Scientific American and Esquire. He lives in Raleigh with his family.