Skip to main content

Our Leaders

Fierce defenders of freedom, justice, and democracy
Svante Myrick at Interview

Svante Myrick

President and CEO

As one of the most dynamic young, progressive Black leaders today, Myrick is spearheading the transformation of People For as it grows and adapts to today’s challenges. 

Under his leadership, People For has invested in new programs and campaigns that reflect a commitment to building the strongest multigenerational, multiracial, multicultural identity in the organization’s history. These include a new Artists for Democracy program as well as the nonpartisan Grandparents for Truth and Defend the Black Vote campaigns maintained by the People For the American Way Foundation.     

Leadership

Looking for media experts?