About Us
Why we serve
The Progressive Party was founded because this country needs a fundamental change and has a strong vision for our country. Our staff and supporters work tirelessly to bring this vision to light, including crushing corporate corruption, human rights for all, and ending endless war.
Our leadership
Sydney Satalino
she/her | Party Leader, Board of Directors
Sydney Satalino is a writer, leader and world-changer who serves as the Party Leader of the Progressive Party. After a lifelong journey of activism, both for other people and as a way to stand up against a corrupt school system, she founded the current incarnation of the Progressive Party at age 19. In her role at the Progressive Party, Sydney serves as a leading voice on the Board of Directors and is tasked with platform creation, outreach efforts and helping candidates like her flourish under the Progressive Party
Ajak Johnson
they/she | Chief of Staff, Secretary of the Board of Directors
When not gazing into the waters of Lake Michigan, Ajak is a dreamer, an artist, and an organizer. Ajak is a community organizer and nonprofit strategist with a people-first approach to the world, which is reflected in their work. Ajak has a long experience of building movements from the ground up. As Chief of Staff of the Progressive Party, Ajak enjoys building the party's programs and meeting the incredible people who make them come to life.
Daniel Carder
he/she/they | Treasurer, Board of Directors - Staff Seat
More info soon.
Ananya Chillara
she/her | Communications Director
More info soon.
Coming soon:
David Hughes, he/him | Board of Directors - Member Seat
TJ Koseggi, he/him | Board of Directors - Member Seat
Ashton Melendez, they/he | Board of Directors - Interim Staff Seat
Ananya Chillara, she/her | Director of Communications
Mac McGuire | Party Recorder