Episode 13: Eric Ward
Eric Ward's robust career has taken him from organizer to funder, and back to the communities he so valiantly stands up with. Listen to "Gathering Ground"'s latest episode to hear about Eric's work in the Pacific Northwest with Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment, where he worked with leaders across sectors to progress human rights and anti-violence work. Eric also discusses his past work as National Field Director at Center for New Community and work there in immigrant advocacy and public policy, as well as his ongoing battle against white nationalism and antisemitism. Now, Eric serves as Executive Director of Western States Center, an organization whose mission is to build a progressive movement for social, economic, racial and environmental justice in the eight Western states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and Alaska.
Learn more about Eric, his important work, and Western States Center on the newest episode of "Gathering Ground"!