Meredith Dodson joined the Coalition on Human Needs as the Senior Director of Public Policy in February 2023. In this role, Meredith coordinates CHN’s advocacy campaigns on Capitol Hill and with the Executive Branch including chairing regular information-sharing meetings for coalition partners, tracking priority legislation, direct lobbying on behalf of CHN, managing the SAVE for All lobby working group, and developing tools to engage national and local advocates in legislative Hill work including on CHN’s lead budget and tax issues. She works with CHN members to develop joint congressional legislative strategies, including organizing lobby visits on human needs topics, and joins in Capitol Hill advocacy work of CHN member organizations on issues they lead. Meredith collaborates with CHN field staff in identifying issues and targets for field advocacy, represents CHN in coalitions working on issues consistent with CHN’s positions, presents at (virtual and in-person) events on panels and conferences on CHN issues, and produces and edits materials for CHN including newsletter content, fact sheets, talking points, letters representing CHN positions, blog and social media posts, and other analyses.

Prior to her work at CHN, Meredith spent over 24 years at RESULTS, a grassroots anti-poverty organization, serving as Director of RESULTS’ U.S. poverty policy work, overseeing RESULTS’ legislative and coalition work on budget and tax policy, affordable housing, anti-hunger programs, health policy, and other US anti-poverty initiatives. She worked directly with RESULTS’ grassroots network, training and supporting RESULTS volunteers all over the country build relationships with members of Congress and their staff, generate local media, and network with local community groups and other allies to build the organizations.

Meredith lives in Washington DC with her husband, son, and daughter, and can be found on the trails of Rock Creek Park – or dancing in a local Zumba class – when she is not on Capitol Hill or Zoom.

Dominique is a driving force behind CHN’s transformative vision, spearheading strategic alliances with national, state, and local entities, championing impactful advocacy initiatives on federal policy, and fortifying CHN’s institutional prowess and outreach. With a formidable blend of public policy acumen, organizational strategy finesse, and hands-on field management experience, Dominique passionately advocates for the rights of low-income individuals, marginalized communities, and people of color.

Prior to her tenure at CHN, Dominique served as the Special Assistant to the National Political Director and as the Latinx Liaison in Cory Booker’s presidential campaign. Her illustrious career also encompasses impactful roles with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Dick Durbin. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida International University, Dominique extends her dedication beyond the professional sphere, fervently championing mental health advocacy while finding solace in weightlifting and exploration through travel. Dominique’s commitment to societal change and unwavering passion for justice are the cornerstones of her indomitable spirit, propelling her toward unparalleled impact and transformative leadership.

Rebecca Vucic (she/her) is CHN’s Membership and Operations Manager. In this role, she manages the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the organization, as well as the organization’s membership program and membership database. Rebecca initially joined CHN in the fall of 2020 as the Voter Engagement Project Coordinator, where she oversaw the organization’s efforts to increase voter outreach and engagement efforts among underrepresented populations.

First and foremost a voter and advocate, Rebecca has spent almost a decade working with nonprofits to participate in various civic engagement activities. She also has extensive experience in event planning, program management and design, as well as outreach and mobilization.

Becca spends her spare time helping friends and family navigate election cycles at all levels of government, cheering on the Black and Gold (Go Pens & Steelers), and crafting with anything she can get her hands on. She lives in Arlington, VA with her husband, twin girls, and cat Tango.

CONTACT INFO:

Rebecca Vucic
rvucic@chn.org