Jodie Evans and RJ Thomsen

Jodie Evans is the co-founder of CODEPINK and the after-school writing program 826LA. She has been a visionary advocate for peace for several decades. An inspired motivator, Jodie invigorates nascent activists and re-invigorates seasoned activists through her ever-evolving, always exciting methods to promote peace. Whether in board rooms or war zones, legislative offices or neighborhood streets, Jodie’s enthusiasm for a world at peace infuses conciliation, optimism and activism wherever she goes. Madison Tang is a writer, organizer, and educator from southern California. She earned her Bachelor's in Literature & Creative Writing from UCSB's College of Creative Studies, with a focus on Ethnic Studies and Feminist Studies. Madison has worked extensively as an educator and curriculum developer of various subjects, up to the AP level, for ages K-12. She is passionate about decarceration and housing justice in her Los Angeles community, which she organizes remotely for. As a feminist, an anti-imperialist, and a staunch internationalist, they believe in the power of multiracial, transnational working class solidarity in the struggle for the collective liberation of all. Madison is currently temporarily based in Idaho.

RJ Thomsen is a staff writer, organizer, and activist with CODEPINK.