1023 15th St. NW
Suite 401
Washington, DC 20005
Office: (202) 223-8177
Fax: (202) 223-8499
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Staff List
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- President
Michael served as commissioner of Maine's Human Services Department and was Deputy Director of the Child Welfare League of America. He has worked to advance children and family issues for more than 30 years.
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- State Campaigns Director/ECM New Hampshire Director
MaryLou coordinates ECM's state campaigns and our field office in New Hampshire. She has worked with children and families in NH for more than 20 years as Executive Director of a non-profit childcare center and educational coordinator of a federal grant serving childcare professionals among other advocacy positions.
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- Director of Research and Policy
Stephen produces the political, policy, and public policy research for ECM.
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- Director of Campaigns and Communications
Ursula directs the national campaigns and coordinates staff in the field offices. She came to ECM after directing a federal education grant in northern Virginia schools. Previously, she was the Deputy Director of the National Community Education Association and the Senior Vice President of the National Association for Hospital Development.
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- Director of Development
Paul directs all national fundraising efforts and activities for Every Child Matters. He also assists with our state campaign fundraising. Paul is a graduate of Brandeis University with a BA in political science and received his JD from New York Law School. Over the last decade, he has been the Director of Development for the American chapter of the international children’s medical charity, Save A Child’s Heart, and the regional children’s charity, Neediest Kids.
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- Director of Finance and Administration
Rebecca moved to Washington, DC from Georgia after completing a Master of Public Administration degree and working as a finance professional for non-profit organizations for twelve years. She is a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers.
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- Online Advocacy Associate
David coordinates our e-advocacy network and databases, manages online communications and maintains our website. He is a graduate of The College of William and Mary with a BA in Government.
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- Campaigns and Policy Associate
Wendy assists in coordinating campaign and policy efforts. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Economics.
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- Campaigns and Development Associate
Jamie assists with our fundraising and campaign efforts. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in political science.
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- Campaign Associate
Alaina works to coordinate national and state campaigns, assists in organizing the annual Step Up for Kids Day, and designs our national campaign materials. She is a graduate of Syracuse University with degrees in Communications and Psychology.


