ABOUT US

Democracy Security Project (DSP) was launched in 2024 to give organizations, leaders and advocates a hub and support them. We deliver progressive training and services that understand the need for public engagement, along with the necessity for safety & security. We pair advocacy & crisis management experience with security expertise to ensure a deep assessment of needs and solutions for people. 

Democracy Security Project (DSP) pairs advocacy & crisis management experience with security expertise to ensure solutions for individuals and organizations. The DSP team has firsthand experience leading organizations that have faced physical and cyber threats. We have managed non-profit organizations under attack by domestic and foreign agents, rebuilt programs after data breaches, managed legal threats, and even faced down firearms, bombs, and death threats in our work. 

Keeping our people, teams, and work safe is a challenge that requires holistic solutions. Our approach to security is people-centric, prioritizing physical safety, cyber security and privacy, event and protest protocols, along with emotional well-being. Investing in security, safety, and awareness helps us all build the resolve and resilience for people in the United States working to protect democratic freedoms and drive the change we wish to see in the world. 

TEAM

TEISHA GARRETT
Managing Director

MICHELLE MCGRORTY
Senior Advisor

NANDI MILLS
Program Coordinator

JESS O’CONNELL
Co-Founder

LEAH LACURE
Senior Communications Director

MAJU VARGHESE
Co-Founder

MO SHATARA
Founding Director

ASHLEY MARVEL
COO

STEVE ALFARO
Creative Director

JULI URANGA
Founding Director

TRAVIS BROCK
Advisor

NOREEN KASSAM
Advisor

NICOLE WELLS
STALLWORTH
 
Advisor

DIONE FRIENDS
Advisor

MIKE SAGER
Advisor

SANDRA JAUREGUI
Advisor

JUDE HUSEIN
Advisor

ASDRID SILVA
Advisor