A little over 10 years ago, I went to Las Vegas for the first YearlyKos convention—at the time we were a ragtag bunch of do-gooders and a niche curiosity to the press. I didn’t know what to expect, and I certainly didn’t think it would be a career- (and life) changing experience for me.
Since then, I’ve steered the organization from its humble beginnings to an internationally recognized brand that wields real power and stands as a bastion within the progressive movement. Although for me, it always has been about the deep friendships I’ve made and enjoyed over the years. Early on, I witnessed an extraordinary spark within this new community. I was inspired to get involved and have humbly served as a proud member of the community ever since.