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Phineas Baxandall

Senior Analyst for Tax and Budget Policy
(617) 747-4351
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Mr. Baxandall oversees policy and strategy development for state PIRGs’ tax and budget campaigns throughout the U.S., including campaigns for transportation reform.

Allison Cairo

Deputy Director
(312) 291-0349 x303
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Allison started her work with the State PIRGs as a campus organizer in 2000. Prior to becoming Deputy Director of U.S. PIRG, Allison was the Executive Director of NJPIRG.

Allison Cairo

Deputy Director
(312) 291-0349 ext. 303
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Ms. Cairo is the Deputy Director of U.S. PIRG, overseeing the state PIRGs' work to stand up for the public's interests when they are threatened by powerful special interests.

Gary Kalman

Federal Legislative Office Director
202-546-9707 x311
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Gary Kalman directs the federal legislative office in Washington, D.C.

Jennifer Kim

Advocate
609-394-8155
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Jennifer Kim is the Advocate for NJPIRG based in Trenton. As advocate, Jennifer works on a variety of issues including consumer safety, public health, and transportation.

Ed Mierzwinski

Consumer Program Director
202-546-9707 x314
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Ed Mierzwinski has been a consumer advocate in the Washington, D.C.-based federal lobbying office of the state PIRGs since 1989.

Heather Plante

Administrative Director
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Ms. Plante has been the administrative director since December 2009.

Gideon Weissman

Program Associate
(609) 394-8155 x313
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Mr. Weissman joined the organization as program associate in the fall of 2010.

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