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Who We Are

Georgia Shift is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization giving young people a seat at the table of democracy. We believe social change only comes by constantly providing hands-on education and direct action opportunities, keeping young people engaged to train those who come after them.

What We Do

Voter
Engagement

Every year, we register new young voters and turn them out to the polls, making sure everyone has the chance to make their voice heard in the political process. 

Leadership
Development

Through our year-round paid fellowship program, we give young people the trainings, resources, and hands-on education to become the leaders of the future. 

Issue
Advocacy

From the state capitol to the county commission, we work to pass real policies that impact the issues young people deal with every day while holding elected officials accountable. 

Our Team

Georgia Shift is a high-impact, collaborative team of activists and organizers committed to building a Georgia where marginalized young people of color are the fundamental driver of political impact and public policy at every level of government in an unbridled democracy.

Jordan Johnson

Jordan johnson

Executive director

Traemel Crawford

Communications Coordinator

Nyel Lawrence

ADMINISTRATOR AND DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATOR

Lakeland Barnes

County Coordinator

Joseph Wallace

Program Director

Morghan BOYD

CAMPUS AND
CULTURAL COORDINATOR

Press

Local political professionals encourage young people to vote – WJBF News 6 – 04/21/22

Millennials make their voices heard in midterm election – WRDW News 12 – 11/5/18

Democrats counting on youth vote for midterm success – Augusta Chronicle – 11/3/18

How Latinos Are Fighting Against Voter Suppression Tactics in Georgia – Remezcla – 11/2/18

Local fundamental groups pushing voters to the polls – WRDW News 12 – 11/1/18

Session for post-election dialogue, healing set – Augusta Chronicle – 12/1/16

Young Leaders Video Competition Finalists Announced – Everyday Democracy – 11/16/16

Georgia College Connections | Georgia Shift – WRGC – 11/16/16

Your Vote Matters – GC360 – 10/2/16

SSU NCNW Inc. and Georgia Shift Empower Students during ‘Why Not Us Tour’ – The Tiger’s Roar – 2/26/15

#WhyNotUsTour teaches students to be better advocates – The Inkwell – 2/20/15