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A straight shooter with a strong moral compass, The Atom is the foremost protector of his beloved Washington, D.C. His shrinking capabilities enable him to battle injustices at any level, even those which are invisible to the naked eye. D.C. and its citizens are The Atom's top priority, as he continuously combats any threat the city faces and believes in policies that will benefit its residents.
The Atom's combination of ingenuity and keen decisiveness, in addition to his shrinking capabilities, give him the ultimate ability to conquer formidable foes. For several years The Atom has utilized his powers and background in science to defend D.C. against purveyors of evil magic. Among such battles against evil magic, none has been more legendary than his fight with M'nagalah, the notorious ancient Cancer God and his microscopic aliens known as The Waiting. The Atom's strengths were enough to guard off the invaders and spare D.C. from catastrophe.
It is evident that The Atom is firm in maintaining public safety in D.C. However, this is not the limit of his passion for the city. He is committed to solving other problems the city faces and believes in scientific approaches in solving these issues. With the precise harnessing of science and technological advances, problems such as joblessness, health and education reform, as well as environmental issues can be eradicated. Through the creation of high tech jobs, unemployment can be reduced and D.C.'s local economy can be a formidable player on an international level. The Atom believes that scientific research will one day erase all malignant diseases and other health risks people face. However, until that day arrives the need for healthcare access is immensely important. No one should be denied medical access because of lack of insurance or other means.
The Atom pledges to improve the quality of life in D.C. and resolve many of the city's plaguing problems. Although he is constantly engaged in defending the city and the people he loves, he needs the same dedication from you. Know that friends matter and spread the word! Above all, bond with The Atom!!!
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Campaign Staff
Asher Huey - Communications Director
Asher Huey was born and raised in southern California and has worked/volunteered on numerous political campaigns including Villaraigosa for Mayor, Abbe Land for State 
Assembly, and Davis for Governor. He graduated from American University in Washington, DC with a degree in Theatre and Political Science. As a student he was active with many issues and clubs. He was a member of his student government. Since graduation in 2007 he has worked as an editor at a political publishing company. On the side he has remained active as a volunteer for several organizations and has written curricula for the educational after school program Higher Achievement. Apart from politics he enjoys theatre, cigars, burbon, antiques, small dogs, science fiction, good food and historical fiction. He has many guilty pleasures about which you may inquire.
Brandon Jass - Policy
Brandon is a graduate of the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He focused primarily on Education Policy. He was most recently employed with the Institute for Public School Initiatives at the University of Texas System where he consults with school districts throughout the state about their teacher incentive pay programs. Originally from South Central Iowa, Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a secondary teaching certification from the University of Iowa. He has previously served as an Americorps member, an educator and as an aid to a member of the Texas House of Representatives. In his spare time he enjoys travel, film, politics and advocacy work.
Naveen Malik - New Media Director
Naveen Malik is currently Director for New Media and acting Chief Technology Officer for FreeEV.com, a cleantech startup company that distributes solar electric transport vehicles for free. Her responsibilities include strategic design and implementation of new media for respective client markets. Prior to her work at FreeEV.com, Naveen was the New Media Director of Illinois for the Obama for America 2008 Presidential Campaign. In this capacity, Naveen wrote the new media strategy for the Illinois field operation, and managed a team of 3 people. Her execution of the plan - which synthesized all forms of new media; website, blog, e-mail, text messaging, social networking, video, and design - was responsible for exponentially increasing the amount of contacts that the Illinois operation had, and for signing up over 10,000 volunteers for export to five surrounding battleground states. Upon completion of the campaign, Naveen was selected to work as a member of the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee in Washington D.C. Born in New York City, and raised in Canton, Illinois, Naveen completed a B.Sc degree in Communication Sciences from the renowned School of Communications at Northwestern University. She comes from a multi-cultural background, and speaks Urdu/Hindi, Arabic, and French.
Katie Naranjo - GOTV Director
Katie Naranjo graduated from the University of Texas in May 2009 with a BA in Government and a BS in Public Relations. While at UT, Katie served as an officer in Student Government and University Democrats, while working on many local and state Democratic campaigns. Now serving as President of College Democrats of America, Katie continues to work for progressive causes on behalf of the Democratic National Committee. Katie is a proud Texan, and is willing to prove it can turn blue very soon.
Nate Tavel - Field Director
Nate Tavel graduated with High Honors from Bowdoin College in May, 2008, with a B.A. in Government and Legal Studies. At Bowdoin he was an active member of the Bowdoin Student Government and various progressive causes. He eventually co-founded and headed Bowdoin Students for Barack Obama. Since graduating, he has worked for the Obama campaign as a field organizer in Michigan, studied Spanish in Argentina, and is currently working at a political consulting firm in New York City. Nate wrote his college thesis on U.S. counterinsurgency strategy before and after World War II. In the paper, he focuses on the Philippine-American War, the Vietnam War, and General David Petraeus's counterinsurgency manual, as well as the potential of grassroots organizing as a means to defeat insurgencies. Nate hopes to pursue a career either in defense policy, international relations, grassroots organizing, or a combination of the three. He is also very interested in the legislative process and political campaigns.Beatriz Caballero
Beatriz Caballero -
Beatriz Laura Caballero's most recent organizing efforts were through the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights' New American's Democracy Project 2008. The campaign's goal was to increase civic participation through voting, citizenship, and volunteerism in order to build power for the immigrant community in regions of high Latino, Asian, Arab, and Polish populations in Chicago and neighboring suburbs. Beatriz successfully coordinated and mobilized voters in four key Latino neighborhoods in the South Side of Chicago: Little Village, Brighton Park, McKinley Park, and Back of the Yards. She currently works with Instituto del Progreso Latino, a non-profit agency in Pilsen, helping local community members realize their own sense of power in order to effect change within their community.