Heather C. McGhee

Vice President of Policy and Outreach, Demos
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Ms. McGhee is the Vice President of Policy and Outreach of Demos, a public policy organization committed to promoting democracy, diversity, and equality. She is a vocal advocate on issues of democracy reform, economic opportunity, racial equity and financial regulation, and has provided commentary on numerous major news networks, including MSNBC, Fox, CNN, and National Public Radio.  She is a regular contributor for “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” on Current TV.  She has worked extensively to alleviate poverty and utilizes public media as an avenue for social change and awareness.  Ms. McGhee holds a Bachelor of the Arts in American Studies from Yale University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley School of Law.