Emma joined the Stones’ Phones Data Team in September 2022, bringing with her a robust background in computer information systems and maintenance. A 2018 graduate of Pima Community College, she has spanned her career in various fields from commercial construction to natural gas distribution and copper mining. Originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, Emma now lives in Arizona. During her free time, she enjoys playing video games with her sister and friends. She also loves playing soccer, binge-watching the newest TV series with her loved one and cooking Mexican food that reminds her of home.

Saphace joined Stones’ Phones in March 2020 just a week before the pandemic hit. Saphace loves adventure and travel and has lived all over the Eastern United States. She received her Bachelor’s in Management and Marketing with a minor in Spanish at the University of Kentucky and went to The Ohio State University where she received her Master’s in Public Administration. After building experience in policy research and non-profit work, she wanted a change of pace and decided to give politics a try. Outside of the office, you can find Saphace chatting about espresso with baristas, doing various fitness activities and writing Yelp reviews.

Jeanne joined Stones' Phones in September of 2025. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2025, double majoring in Political Science and Economics, with a minor in Applied Psychology. Jeanne is passionate about improving people's lives through good governance and accessible public services. Her first foray into politics was in her hometown school district, and she has since gained experience in advocacy and government at the county, state and federal level. She is excited to aid progressive campaigns and candidates as a member of the Stones' Phones team. Jeanne enjoys running, card and word games, playing guitar, and exploring her native Bay Area.

Micah joined Stones’ Phones in June 2026 after completing a policy internship with the House of Representatives’ Committee on Education and the Workforce. He previously applied his administrative and communications skills in the offices of New York State Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi, New York City Councilmember Shekar Krishnan, and United States Representative Grace Meng. Micah graduated from Pitzer College in December 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies. He spent his Spring 2024 semester in Nepal, completing a capstone project on the nation's remittance economy and its impact on Nepali culture. In his free time, Micah likes to junk journal, learn new languages, and strength train. He loves the ocean, mixed-metal jewelry, and folk music.

Christy joined Stones’ Phones in July 2019, bringing with her years of campaign experience and a deep commitment to creating positive change. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Christy earned her degree in Political Science with a Marketing minor from High Point University. She now splits her time between Cleveland and Orlando, Florida. Throughout her career, Christy has worked alongside numerous union groups and advocacy organizations, championing causes close to her heart. She is especially passionate about education, local issues, and criminal justice reform, and loves that her work at Stones’ Phones allows her to amplify voices and make a tangible impact. Since joining the team, Christy has played a key role in many high-stakes campaigns and initiatives across the country. Her dedication to meaningful work is matched by her enthusiasm for exploring new places, attending community events, and taking her dog Teddy on adventures to local parks.

Benjamin Pacheco-Fernandez grew up in the Coachella Valley of California, where his mother worked in the “La Uva” fields picking grapes and his father worked construction. After graduating from Indio High School, Ben went on to fulfill his dream of working with computers by graduating from a career college with a degree in Electronic Communication Engineering Technology. Ben watched his parents start and grow a successful small business and he learned the value hard work and perseverance. Since 2012, Ben has been applying his technical skills while working at Stones’ Phones on the Operations side of the company.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Rachel is the Operations Manager for Stones’ Phones. She started at the firm in 2002, bringing years of experience editing tracks for the music industry to provide technical assistance editing automated messages. In 2007 Rachel took a leave of absence and began work as the Administrative Director for America Votes in Madison, WI. She worked closely with state director in creating a great team of canvassers in helping to elect President Obama. After the election in 2008, she went on to work for another forward thinking organization, Wisconsin Progress as Program Coordinator, where she helped train and recruit progressive leaders to run for office in Wisconsin. Never one to sit still for very long, she also did a lot of campaigning for the 2010 election cycle. As of 2011, Rachel returned to the Stones’ Phones team as Operations Manager and works out of her office in Wisconsin. She enjoys watching the Green Bay Packers and loves taking her daughter to Milwaukee Brewers games.

Sarah joined the team in September 2025 and brings along experience in progressive spaces, fundraising, and digital organizing to her role on the team. Sarah’s experience spans from campaigns and rapid-response projects to donor engagement and event planning alongside a track record of supporting mission-driven organizations that create meaningful impact. Prior to Stones' Phones, Sarah honed her skills in relationship building, complex project management, and successful fundraising in both political and nonprofit sectors. As a native Ohioan, she is deeply committed to supporting individuals and organizations dedicated to building a better world for everyone. Outside of work, Sarah is a music fan who enjoys live shows and a politics enthusiast who proudly identifies as "chronically online." Most importantly, she values time spent with her community and can often be found exploring D.C. cafes, museums, and trendy spots, as well as local farmer and flea markets.

The President of Stones’ Phones, Chris has worked on local, state and national campaigns in California, Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, Washington and Washington DC. He specializes in primaries (Senator Kerry, Governor Gregoire, Senator Bayh and Senator Clinton) and recounts (Governor Gregoire and Senator Maria Cantwell). He also has significant experience in grassroots organizing for candidates and issue campaigns. Prior to joining Stones’ Phones in 2008, Chris worked with Hillary Clinton’s Presidential campaign where he served as her Iowa Political Director and as a leader in her Congressional Affairs office. Chris has also worked for Senator Evan Bayh’s All America PAC, ran field operations for Governor Chris Gregoire’s campaign and recount efforts, helped lead Senator John Kerry’s come-from-behind Iowa Caucus victory, and worked for the State Democratic Party in Iowa, Louisiana and Washington. Chris has a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University. When Chris is not strategizing for his clients, he’s playing with his two young children.

Rachel Kershaw has been with Stones’ Phones since June 2019 after graduating with a Master of Public Administration at American University. Before Stones’ Phones, Rachel was a Program Coordinator at AU’s Women & Politics Institute where she helped to run the Institutes’ campaign training program for young women, WeLead. She has also previously served as the USF Campus Organizing Director at For Our Future during the 2016 election. Rachel cares deeply for women’s issues and reproductive rights, volunteering as a clinic escort at Planned Parenthood and other clinics. Rachel hails from Florida and got her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida where she studied Political Science. In her free time, she is learning Spanish or playing with her dog Leo.

Monserrat has been a cornerstone of Stones' Phones for over seven years, growing alongside the company and helping shape the systems and culture that make it run. In her role as Managing Partner, she leads with a hands-on approach across every facet of the business from HR and benefits administration to finance, IT, vendor management, and legal compliance. Known for her resourcefulness and can-do attitude, Monserrat ensures the business operates smoothly and responsibly at every level. Monserrat holds a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from California State University, Fullerton, and is deeply connected to the Coachella Valley community she calls home. She has contributed her time and skills to local nonprofits including the Ophelia Project and the Palm Springs International Film Society. Outside of work, Monserrat enjoys staying active with Zumba, volunteering in her community, local campaigns, and supporting her alma mater's sports teams.

Tolulope Kevin Olasanoye is an experienced campaign operative who has worked on numerous campaigns from the municipal, county, state, and federal level. He comes to Stone’s Phones from the Democratic Party of Georgia, where he served as the Executive Director during the 2024 election cycle. He previously served as the Executive Director and Senior Advisor to the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, where he covered national party relations and served as the Coordinated Campaign Director for Senator Cory Booker in 2020, as well as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Democratic Party during the 2018 cycle. Kevin has also served as Political and Organizing Director for The Collective PAC, where he helped 150 Black elected officials win races across 35 states and wrote and implemented several 501c4, coordinated, and independent expenditure campaign plans. A native of Providence, Rhode Island, Kevin studied Political Science and History at the University of Rhode Island and got his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law. When he is not busy being a political junkie, Kevin can be found rooting for New England sports teams and wishing he could hit a golf ball straight off the tee. He lives in Atlanta with his wonderful wife and two incredible children.

Chris joined Stones’ Phones in September of 2025, following a year as a teacher with DC Public Schools and stints as a congressional intern and as a fellow with the Spanberger for Governor campaign. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Law, History, and Society. He grew up in Berkeley, CA, where he first developed his passion for politics steeped in the energetic participatory democracy of the East Bay. Outside of work Chris enjoys reading science fiction, falling down Wikipedia rabbit holes, and making use of DC’s excellent public transit system to explore all that the DMV has to offer.

Vanessa joined Stones' Phones in July 2026. She has an operations background, and spent five years working for the local United Way, where she led a bilingual youth literacy program and other community resource efforts. She is particularly interested in local politics, and has supported several local candidates through canvassing. Vanessa graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor's in Sociology. She played soccer growing up and played rugby in college, and although not playing as much these days, she loves watching a World Cup! In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys traveling, eating tasty foods, and performing stand-up comedy.

Another Wisconsin native, Aimee has been a seasonal employee of Stones’ Phones since 2012. As of 2016, she joined the team in a permanent position as Recording Specialist. Aimee is an active charity organizer in her community and serves as Secretary of her local Odd Fellows chapter. She has three amazing children whom she is inspired by and in her free time she enjoys traveling and the arts.

Emily joined Stones’ Phones in June of 2026. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Political Science from American University in Washington, DC. Emily has always been dedicated to public service, which was reinforced during her time at advocacy organizations, congressional offices, and campaign fundraising firms. She is particularly passionate about environmental policy as a result of growing up in the scenic and outdoorsy Washington state. In her free time, she enjoys reading romance and thriller novels, listening to her vinyl collection, and going to the movie theater.

Tess joined the Stones’ Phones team in March of 2022. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2022, majoring in Political Science with a concentration in International and Comparative Politics and a minor in French. Born and raised in Toledo, OH, Tess found her passion for politics through political demonstrations for women’s rights and mental health in her city and by interning with various state senators and representatives in college and has been furthering her passion through her work with Stones’. Other than spending time with her beautiful son, Tess loves to teach herself new things (recipes, hobbies, languages, you name it), listen to music, sing, and play with her cat, Percy.

Norah Wimer joined Stones’ Phones in September 2022. She has bicameral experience having worked in the district offices of Senator Mazie K. Hirono as a Community Liaison, and Congresswoman Susan Davis as a Community Representative. Before moving to San Diego, she worked on state, congressional, and presidential campaigns, and as a Legislative Assistant on Capitol Hill. Norah grew up in Portland, Oregon and graduated from Portland State University before leaving for Washington D.C. She is a proud Marine Corps wife, which has given her the opportunity to live in almost every corner of the country. In her free time Norah enjoys spending time with her family, fostering dogs through a local rescue, and running.

Will Wrigley joined the Stones’ Phones team in March 2014. Known as the office “environmental guy” and dad joke aficionado, over the last decade he’s worked with environmental groups all over the country, labor unions, civil rights groups, animal rights organizations, and has helped candidates at the local, state, and federal level win election. That includes helping Senator Cortez Masto win reelection in 2022, and President Biden win the primary and White House in 2020. A native of the Washington, DC-area, Will grew up surrounded by politics, and studied Political Science at Emmanuel College in Boston. Along with a passion for justice and politics, Will can be found cheering on Washington and Baltimore area sports teams (and has grown accustomed to bitter disappointment) and Chelsea FC. He enjoys biking his way around the city, reading novels, and recording pretentious indie rock music. He lives in Silver Spring, MD with his daughter, Lily, his lovely wife, Caitlin, and their dog, Luna.