Tracy J. Russo

Tracy Russo, the founder of Russo Strategies, LLC, is a seasoned professional specializing in communications and digital advocacy for political, nonprofit, and government clients.

With a rich background including roles in the Obama Administration at the United States Department of Justice and as a Senior Advisor at UpShift Strategies, Tracy is renowned for her prowess in combining digital strategy with traditional organizational methods.

She has an extensive track record working with distinguished non-profit organizations like the Center for American Progress, the Rockefeller Foundation, MoveOn.org, and Netroots Nation.

Tracy Russo's political experience includes serving as the Chief Blogger and Deputy Director of Online Communications for the John Edwards campaign during the 2008 presidential primary and engaging in online outreach and engagement at the Democratic National Committee under Governor Howard Dean's leadership.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Tracy is the visionary behind WIPT, Women in Politics and Technology, aimed at fostering connections among women at the intersection of politics and technology, supporting women in these fields, and inspiring more women, especially young women, to pursue careers in politics and technology.

An esteemed speaker at events like the Netroots Nation Convention and the Center for American Progress' Internet Advocacy Roundtable, Tracy has also contributed significantly to training individuals globally in online engagement best practices through partnerships with organizations like the DNC, DLCC, and EMILY's List.