We the geeks

James Talarico is a former middle school teacher and executive director for Reasoning Mind, a Texas nonprofit focusing on bringing technology to low-income classrooms.

An electrical engineer turned small business leader and Member of Congress, Janelle Bynum brings real technical problem-solving experience to the fight for climate solutions, advanced manufacturing, and STEM opportunity for every community.

A former NASA Chief of Staff and commercial space industry leader, George Whitesides brings deep scientific and technical expertise to Congress, fighting for innovation, climate action, and American leadership in space and advanced technology.

After 23 years of service in the U.S. Navy and leadership as NASA Chief of Staff, Bale Dalton has spent his career advancing national security and American space leadership, and he is ready to bring that mission-driven focus to public service.

A former environmental engineer and law professor, Christina Bohannan combines technical training and public service experience to champion clean energy, clean water, and evidence-based policymaking.

Senator Jon Ossoff has been a leading voice in Congress defending public health infrastructure, pushing to protect funding and support for agencies like the CDC and for U.S. biomedical research that keeps communities safe. He brings a data-driven, oversight-focused approach to ensuring science and public health agencies can do their jobs.

Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and gun-violence prevention researcher who has spent her career fighting to protect children’s health and safety, bringing frontline medical expertise directly into policy and advocacy. She combines clinical experience with national advocacy leadership focused on science-based solutions for kids and families.