Ryanne Olsen

Ryanne Olsen is the Judicial Campaigns Director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), where she plays a crucial role in advocating for the nomination and confirmation of judges who are committed to consumer rights and economic justice. Her responsibilities include developing a pool of qualified judicial nominees and creating campaigns to emphasize the importance of filling judicial vacancies with diverse candidates who have experience in representing individuals against corporate interests.13

Professional Background::

• Previous Roles: Before joining NACA, Olsen served as the Training and Curriculum Director at Emerge, where she developed the "Gavel In" program aimed at training judicial candidates, particularly from underrepresented groups. She has trained nearly 5,000 individuals on various aspects of electoral campaigns, including strategy and fundraising. Additionally, she was the Executive Director of Emerge Massachusetts, significantly increasing the organization’s training output and financial health during her tenure.23
• Political Experience: Ryanne has extensive experience in political campaigns, having worked on races ranging from local city elections to U.S. Senate campaigns. She also held the position of Public Policy Field Organizer for the Massachusetts Coalition for Adult Education.2

Education:: Ryanne graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University, holding dual degrees in Political Science and Communications.24

In her current role at NACA, Ryanne is dedicated to promoting a judiciary that reflects the values of fairness and justice for all consumers, emphasizing the need for judges who understand economic justice issues.13