Our Leadership

Sal Albanese is an attorney and political strategist working with Make the Voters the Donors to reduce the outsized influence of large donors and strengthen American democracy through citizen-powered campaign finance reform.

A longtime reformer, Albanese served 15 years on the New York City Council, where he championed campaign finance reforms, including sponsoring New York City’s small-donor matching funds law. He later served as a commissioner on the 2019 New York City Charter Commission, where he proposed adopting the Seattle Democracy Voucher program. Albanese was also a candidate for New York City mayor in 1977, 2013, and 2017.

His background includes 11 years as a New York City public school teacher and teaching as an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and St. Joseph’s College. He holds a BA from the City University of New York, an MA from New York University, and a JD from Brooklyn Law School.

Albanese brings decades of experience in political reform, electoral systems, and governance. He focuses on solutions that are transparent, administratively simple, and durable across political cycles, with the goal of expanding grassroots participation, building bipartisan trust, and ensuring that political power flows from citizens broadly—not from concentrated private wealth.  Get In Touch

Eli Cloonan is originally from Charleston, WV, although he has resided in Pittsburgh, PA for nearly five years. Since graduating in 2015 from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, Eli’s career has consisted of work in international affairs, public health, public policy, social services, operations, and customer service.

After graduating from Guilford College, where he studied Political Science, History, and European Studies, Eli received his Master of Arts from Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, where he took courses in Economics and International Relations. After graduating, Eli completed a second non-consecutive year as an AmeriCorps Service Member, worked for American Jewish World Service in Washington, DC, worked for a contact tracing project for Covid-19, and received a second graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA).

Eli’s career interests include program and policy work, nonprofits, advocacy, and grant writing, in addition to his niche academic interests of democratization, de-democratization, and populism in Hungary and elsewhere in Europe. Of course, throughout his professional and academic experiences, Eli has also been consistently interested in politics and enthusiastically supportive of reform efforts that put people first in policy, government, and communities. Get In Touch

Gianpaolo Di Liddo is the Michigan Campaign  Associate for Make Voters the Donors and a pre-law student at Wayne State University majoring in Political Science with a minor in Business. He serves as Head of Outreach for the Wayne State College Republicans and is passionate about civic engagement, grassroots organizing, and empowering voters to have a greater voice in democracy. Get In Touch

Scott Dorsey is a community engagement and civic participation leader with a career dedicated to
strengthening communities, expanding public voice, and helping people move from concern to action. He
brings experience across faith, education, nonprofit leadership, public service, media, and voting rights,
with a deep commitment to building trust and creating pathways for people to participate in decisions that
shape their lives.

As Pastor of Macedonia Ministries, Scott leads a 300-member congregation and continues to serve as a
trusted connector across communities. His leadership also includes work as a school board president,
community engagement director, police chaplain, radio host, podcaster, and public speaker. Through
these roles, he has built partnerships, elevated community voices, supported families, and brought people
together around shared responsibility and practical solutions.

Scott also brings a strong background in civic engagement and voter protection. As a former Election
Coordinator with Common Cause, he helped train and organize more than 1,300 volunteers for election
protection and voter poll monitoring, while supporting strategies that protected voting access and
encouraged public participation.

                                                          He is passionate about service, advocacy, accountability, and helping       
communities recognize their power to create meaningful change. Get In Touch

With over a decade of experience as a dedicated special education teacher, followed by
nearly five years of leadership with Scouting America, he has built a career centered on
service, mentorship, and empowering others to reach their full potential. His passion for
guiding young people extends beyond the classroom, having coached high school
swimming for nearly 20 seasons and helping student-athletes develop discipline,
resilience, and confidence.

A lifelong learner with a deep appreciation for history and a love of travel, he values
experiences that broaden perspective and strengthen connections. Outside of his
professional work, he embraces an active lifestyle, enjoying time outdoors with his wife
and two children—whether camping, hiking, or golfing together.

Driven by a strong sense of purpose, he is committed to making the United States a
better place for the next generation, leading by example through service, family values,
and a belief in the power of community. Get In Touch

Jenna Latour-Nichols is a dedicated civic engagement and nonprofit operations professional with experience spanning voter outreach, research, and community mobilization. Her former roles include serving as the Office Manager at the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh and as a research analyst for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. She serves her community as Judge of Elections for the ward where she resides in Pittsburgh, PA.

Prior to her current role, Jenna has engaged in research and policy work across a range of issues including labor and trade policy, prison reform, and sustainable economic development. Her professional interests include strengthening civic infrastructure and promoting inclusive public policy that expands voting access and civic awareness.

Jenna is working towards a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Non-Profit Management from the University of Pittsburgh, in addition to her Master’s in Labor and Employee Relations from Rutgers University. Her academic focus includes strategic corporate research, public administration, organizational leadership, and equitable policy design. In addition to her nonprofit leadership roles, Jenna has contributed to research initiatives and served in multifaceted roles that bridge community organizing and institutional strategy.

Passionate about civic participation and community empowerment, Jenna brings a blend of analytical rigor and operational skill to her work, helping to build resilient democratic institutions and inclusive civic spaces. Get In Touch

Diana Marques serves as the Director of Partnerships for Make Voter the Donors. She is an accomplished public policy leader with nearly two decades of experience driving legislative success, community impact, and strategic advocacy across Pennsylvania, blending deep political insight with a strong commitment to public service.

In her role at Make Voter the Donors, Diana uses her extensive skills to build powerful coalitions and advance high-impact policy agendas. Her professional background spans significant leadership roles in the non-profit and advocacy sectors, with a proven track record of designing statewide advocacy campaigns and managing organizational goals.

Diana honed her legislative expertise by starting her career in the Pennsylvania State Legislature before transitioning to the nonprofit and advocacy sector.

Diana holds a Master of Social Services (M.S.S.) from the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research at Bryn Mawr College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Based in southeastern, Pennsylvania, Diana’s love for advocacy and democracy was instilled at a young age, as she comes from a family of union members. Get in touch.

August Shettler is a passionate advocate for constitutional freedoms and empowering everyday Americans, based in West Michigan. In 2026, he joined Make Voters the Donors, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to reforming campaign finance by prioritizing voter contributions over special interest money. In this role, August works tirelessly to amplify the voices of regular Michiganders and ensure the voter dollars proposal reaches and resonates with communities across the state.