Introducing Christopher Ritter of our new Board of Directors

My name is Christopher Ritter. I'm a user-experience designer from Dayton, Ohio. I used to design software for a living until the Internet changed the way we look at everything. Now I design solutions that extend far beyond the software side of things, and work in collaboration with customers to solve issues that they are experiencing in the real world.

I am now making the transition from a member of the Coffee Party USA to a position on the Board of Directors. One of my duties will be to provide strategic guidance on our websites and social media outreach. I am truly honored to be given the opportunity to help lead the direction of a political movement that is focused on people-powered democracy. This is an historic moment, not only for our country but also for the people of many other, rapidly transforming countries who are also a part of this global democratic movement. From the Arab Spring to the Occupy Movement, people in every corner of the world are standing together in solidarity, to not only demand a seat at the table, but to create their own seats at their own tables.

My goal for the new year is to build upon the incredible amount of support that we’ve seen from our members and participants online — especially in the social media space, where we’ve had close to a quarter million active users on our Facebook page each and every month! By focusing on the grassroots level we can ensure that our members and supporters are not only connected and informed through social media, but also have access to the tools and knowledge they need to affect change in their local communities and at the national level. This includes expanding the number of Americans who have access to and utilize the online teleconferencing software, content management systems, and collaborative document management applications that the Coffee Party uses on a daily basis.

In order to make this happen we could really use your support! Please take a few moments to look at the special offers available during our January membership drive, "The Class of 2012."  Whether you support us by donating your time and talents or by donating money, remember that you are making possible a movement that is dedicated to returning the reins of government into the rightful hands of the people.