Who We Are

Doers 4 Democracy was founded on a simple premise:

We help people do.

Modern civic life is broken. It’s fueled by algorithmic outrage that leaves us feeling paralyzed, exhausted, and disconnected. We don't need more political noise or preachy lectures. We need the infrastructure to take action on the things that actually matter to us.

We help Ohioans turn frustration into action. Through the Doers4 framework (Learn. Connect. Do. Share.), we make it easy to find the state issues you care about, join people already working on them, and take your next step.

Our Mission

The Inspiration

We believe that making society better starts with a personal journey—a revelation. Inspired by the raw, foot-stomping call to action in Mumford and Sons and Pharrell Williams’ Good People, we are building a lifestyle brand for civic impact. Today can be your first step to a better you and a better community.

Get Involved

Find your purposeful action: Explore Local Issues

Get motivated: Listen to the Doers Spotify Playlist

Get to know us: Read our Value System


Our Team

Abby

I am a midwestern raised kid, youngest of five daughters, raised in a house where my federal judge dad loved talking politics and religion to anyone that would engage. I learned to engage in tough conversations in a civil way leaving both parties better for the discussion. Tension can be good. It can build better.  In America, this is civics 101. Democracy with three equal branches of government purposely creates tension. I love this tension. It makes life harder but it makes us better.  


As our communities have politicized, our understanding of each other and our government has faltered. Belief and support in our institutions is evaporating. The “common good” has seemingly vanished. 

I founded Doers for the common good. As a way to engage with our community and remember the beauty that is government. From our libraries, to our health care, to our schools, our institutions need help. I hope this website creates an avenue for your action in Ohio. Our country needs DOERS right now. It needs you. Take that first step. 

Shana

I have been an Ohioan for the majority of my life. I was never interested in the political landscape until I became the mother of three daughters and started to really think about what their future would look like. And recently, I haven’t just thought about their future, but also began to worry about it.

When a friend would text me something worrisome happening within our local or federal government, I’d send back a crying face emoji and then go on with my day, feeling just a little bit more helpless than before. Each injustice I saw or heard took a little more oomph out of me, and the future started to seem really bleak. It was like I was paralyzed from the influx of upsetting news, but with no clear path forward to actually do anything about it.

When Abby approached me with this idea for a website, I felt inspired for the first time in a long time. I loved how she wanted to make it easy for people to find what they’re passionate about, and then actually do something about it. I’m starting to feel less helpless and more empowered. I hope that this website helps you to feel the same way.

Lily

Lily is a graphic designer focused on creating clear, human-centered visual systems and accessible brand experiences. When taking a break from the screen, she is usually exploring new travel spots or spending time outdoors. Lily joined the team to use design as a tool for civic action, helping make complex political noise manageable and empowering community members to take meaningful steps forward.

Talía

I am a Visual Communication Design student at The Ohio State University working as a freelance designer. I am based in Boston MA, the hub of innovation-focused design. I draw much of my inspiration from my hometown and combine it with the learning of the Design department in Columbus to create works that transverses domains and styles to make unique and visually interesting design stories. I have used my designs to empower underrepresented communities within and outside of my studies, and want to pursue a career that fights injustice with design. Joining this team has allowed me to do this and so much more within Ohio and beyond.