Zack Czajkowski is a political consultant and strategist. After starting as a field organizer for Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign in Florida, he managed campaigns ranging from school board to US Senate. Since managing Katie Hill's successful red to blue campaign in 2018, he has worked as a senior advisor, political director, and general consultant to PACs, foundations, and candidates. During the 2020 cycle, Zack served as the Political Director of The Lincoln Project, making him one of the few Democratic strategists who has worked with Republicans seeking to defeat the Republican nominee for president. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Brackish Solutions.

Zack lives in Durham, NC with his wife Dr. Sarah Cunningham and their rescue bulldog Petunia.

Jacob is always quick to tell people he's a Virginian — proudly Hampton Roads born and bred. In 2011, he graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, with his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communications, dual concentration: print journalism & PR, minor in graphic design.

He got his first campaign job with the 2012 Obama-Biden campaign as a field organizer in his hometown, Newport News. Since then, the majority of Jacob's work has remained focused around politics and advocacy, with an emphasis on Obamacare, voting rights/access, LGBTQ inclusion, DE&I, climate change and sustainability. Forever an organizer at heart, Jacob has a penchant for community-first messaging and a successful track record with cross-the-aisle relationship building. He is currently a member of the PRSA - National Capital Chapter.

Since entering the political arena as the youngest summer fellow at The Lincoln Project, Ezra has worked on campaigns up and down the East Coast. Some of his favorites include Conor Lamb for U.S. Senate and Michele Joyce for VA Delegate. Raised in the Philadelphia collar counties, he has observed swing-state elections up close and is passionate about working behind-the-scenes in politics. In addition to his work for Brackish, Ezra serves as an editor for The Cavalier Daily. He is currently enrolled at the University of Virginia where he studies American politics, government, and public policy.

Jordyn Geruso is a dedicated professional with a passion for public service and community advocacy. After earning her bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management and Marketing, Jordyn transitioned from a successful career in Human Resources to the political arena in 2023. What started as a volunteer role, Jordyn is now the Engagement Manager at Veterans for Responsible Leadership. She finds purpose being involved in an industry that strives to protect democracy. 

Jean-Luc has worked extensively in the campaign world with his start as a Field Director for Conservation Colorado during the 2018 midterms where he helped deliver victory for Jared Polis' first gubernatorial campaign. With a strong background in volunteer management and event planning, he values relational organizing above all. Known as a "people person," Jean-Luc adds an individualized touch to his outreach and communication efforts.

With several cycles under his belt, Jean-Luc has a wide range of campaign experience that has delivered important electoral victories across the United States, from Maryland to Colorado as well as Oregon and North Carolina. He has worked on campaigns for congressional, state legislative, statewide, and municipal level candidates, and backs up his experience with a track record of success within the "margin of effort." Recently during the 2024 fall election, he was campaign manager for Bryan Cohn, current state representative for House District 32 in Granville and Vance Counties, and successfully led his candidate to a decisive win, flipping a critical seat in the NC State House of Representatives. 

Outside of work, you can find Jean-Luc tending to his garden, hiking with his wife and their dog Laila, or playing his guitar at a fire pit with family and friends.