Have you been showing up to the Tennessee Capitol to protest?
Want to improve your organizing skills?
Want to get involved in 2024 elections?
Welcome to Care Loudly Campaign School!
Join us on Saturday, May 11th and 18th from 12 PM to 4 PM at @drkmttrcollective for an immersive campaign training experience designed for young grassroots organizers and advocates in Tennessee.
As we gear up for another critical election year, we recognize the importance of equipping the next generation with the skills needed to drive impactful change. Our program is tailored to provide comprehensive training in digital strategy, communications, field operations, and campaign strategy.
By the end of the program, you’ll not only be equipped with the tools and knowledge to make a difference but also join a statewide cohort of like-minded individuals ready to tackle the challenges of the upcoming election cycle.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to become part of a canvassing team supporting the reelection campaigns of Senator Heidi Campbell and Rep. Aftyn Behn.
We are in the process of expanding this program. Sign up here to get alerts about upcoming trainings.
Meet your Campaign School counselors
Kate Briefs is a powerhouse leader at the helm of several impactful organizations. Currently, she spearheads a national field program at RenUSA, orchestrating persuasive campaigns for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Kate also lends her expertise to manage the reelection campaigns of Rep. Aftyn Behn and Senator Heidi Campbell, ensuring their continued success on the political stage.
With a rich background in education and power shifting, Kate has left her mark on various fronts. She has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as NHYD, Keene Says Enough, Metro Nashville Community Oversight Board, SURJ, Gideon’s Army, Arc of DC, and On the Rise Collective.
Proudly identifying as queer, disabled, and German-American, Kate brings a unique perspective to her work. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies from Keene State College and has further honed her skills studying for her M.ED in Community Development and Action from Vanderbilt University.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Kate is passionate about quality seafood and taking radical care of her health. When she's not busy making waves in the political arena, you can find her cherishing moments with her four pit bulls or rocking her signature style in a pair of tight jeans and giant hoops.
Aftyn Behn is the current State Representative for Tennessee House District 51. She is also the Campaign Strategist for RuralVote.org, a national super PAC dedicated to mobilizing rural voters in battleground Senate states.
She's formerly the Campaign Director for RuralOrganizing.org, overseeing the organization's electoral strategy and execution and shaping the political and policy landscape impacting small towns and rural communities.
Previously, she worked at the Indivisible Project as the Distributed Organizing Manager, building out national programs, including Indivisible's national rural program, one of the largest in the country. She also supported Indivisible's distributed network in long-term power building as the former senior regional organizer for Kentucky and Tennessee.
Before Indivisible, she organized with the Tennessee Justice Center in 2017 during the national Medicaid and Affordable Care Act congressional fights. In 2016, she consulted with Switzerland's United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), developing community-based protection policies for special-interest refugee groups.
Aftyn is from East Tennessee and received her MSW from the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work, specializing in public policy.