Aji Bakare

She/Her

Development Manager

Aji Bakare is the Development Manager in State Voices’ Development Department. In her role, Aji oversees a fundraising portfolio of mid-level major donors and prospective major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation supporters.

Aji is a nonprofit fundraiser and grant writer, and has helped grassroots organizations increase funds from public sources and private philanthropy. When not working, Aji can be found traveling, cooking, baking, and spending time with loved ones.

Alec Saslow

He/Him

Deputy Director of Communications

Alec Saslow is the Deputy Director of Communications at State Voices. Alec helps to lead and oversee strategic communications and media relations at State Voices and support communications planning among State Tables.

Alec comes to State Voices with more than a decade of experience managing communications activities for a variety of advocacy organizations and nonprofits focused on government accountability, economic inequality, immigrants’ rights, criminal justice reform, and environmental protection.

Alec worked in Washington, D.C., and California before moving back to his home-state of Colorado, where he frequently explores hiking trails and parks.

Aleks Buckley

(she/her)

Digital Technology Manager

In this role, Aleks collaborates closely with state data staff within the State Voices network to effectively deploy and provide support for the Digital Tools Suite. Aleks is a first-generation immigrant with a strong background in digital organizing and a genuine passion for emerging technologies. Outside of work, Aleks enjoys spending hours assembling Legos, creating whimsical art through coloring, and embarking on a hunt for new additions to complement her extensive fandom memorabilia.

Alexandria Bratton

She/Her

Senior Policy Manager

Alexandria Bratton is the Senior Policy Manager at State Voices. In this role, Alex works with our affiliates and national partners on policy priorities, Election Protection, and connecting research and resources back to our states.

Prior to joining the State Voices’ team, Alex spent 5+ years in k-12 education before making a shift and dedicating the last 6+ years to community organizing, local campaigns, and scaling up and leading the statewide nonpartisan Election Protection program in the state she resides.

When not at work, she can be found working on her next home DIY project, woodworking, hiking, trying out the hottest new restaurants, and spending quality time with family and friends.