Joanne Schwartz is a political activist and principal at Civitas Public Affairs Group, a political consultancy that caters to Democratic Party candidates and center-left clients. Schwartz is the former managing director of Gill Action Fund, a now-defunct gay and lesbian advocacy group.

Schwartz also worked for the Gill Foundation, an associated organization with the Gill Action Fund, managing public relations. Schwartz previously worked as executive director of ProgressNow Colorado, a left-wing advocacy group. ¹

1. “Joanne Schwartz.” Civitas Public Affairs Group. Accessed April 8, 2019. http://civitaspublicaffairs.com/team/joanne-schwartz/