Helen Grieco

Helen Grieco is a seasoned professional working as the Northern California Organizer for Common Cause, a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting open, ethical, and accountable government.13 Her work primarily focuses on:

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Activism: Helen has been instrumental in training students to become organizers and activists for over a decade.1 She leads initiatives such as:

   • The Student Organizing Series (S.O.S.): A summer program consisting of seven 45-minute webinar modules that combine organizing, activism training, and democracy reform issues.1
   • The Helen Grieco College Democracy Fellowship: A program aimed at engaging college students in democratic processes.1

2. Redistricting Education: Helen plays a crucial role in educating the public about redistricting:

   • She leads "Redistricting 101" educational forums, which provide comprehensive information about redistricting in just 45 minutes.2
   • These forums explain how redistricting impacts various issues decided by local government, such as policing, health, environmental justice, and housing.2

3. Community Organizing: Helen is involved in organizing residents for fair redistricting campaigns in various California cities, including Menlo Park and Sunnyvale.2

Background and Experience

• Education: Helen studied at San Francisco State University.
• Professional Focus: She specializes in community organizing and advocacy.
• Career: Helen has a long-standing career in activism and community organizing. She describes herself as a "recovering activist, still working on 12 steps to an action".4

Helen Grieco's work at Common Cause aligns with the organization's mission to protect and strengthen democracy through various initiatives, including fair redistricting, student engagement, and community education.12 Her efforts contribute to creating more transparent, accountable, and equitable democratic processes in California.