From a single election district to a growing family of civic ventures.
I'm a Long Island native with roots in Hicksville and Huntington Station, NY. I write, organize, and build technology aimed at one goal: giving everyday people the tools and knowledge to hold power accountable — turning citizens into active Civestors.
I serve as the elected Election District Leader for ED092 on the Suffolk County Democratic Committee in Huntington Station, and I've founded a growing portfolio of civic organizations and platforms working toward the same mission.
I've also used AI tools to successfully expedite the launch and update of numerous websites in a short period of time. You can see that work at Dan Devine Design.
In 1978, a 10-year-old in Hicksville wrote to former President Gerald Ford. He wrote back.
His reply encouraged me to get involved and "get some practical experience in working for candidates in an election year." That lesson has stayed with me ever since: speak up, and you can be heard.
A framework for turning passive citizenship into active investment in self-governance.
Civestor introduces a vocabulary and a framework for citizens who want to move from spectator to stakeholder — investing time, attention, and action into the health of their democracy, guided by the 12 Points of Good Governance.
Organizations and platforms translating the Civestor framework into action.
The lobbying affiliate of American Civic Power, advancing ranked-choice voting, dark money disclosure, debate access, the National Popular Vote Compact, and sensible oversight of AI and data centers.
Visit civestoradvocacy.org →A nonprofit dedicated to civic education and engagement, building the infrastructure and coalitions behind the Civestor movement.
Visit American Civic Power →A civic technology platform with tools for tracking campaign finance, contacting representatives, analyzing local government data, and more.
Visit civestsphere.com →Twelve skills I've put to work with AI to build this site and the rest of my civic web projects. Spin the wheel, or pick a skill, to see what it means and where you can see it in action.
Interested in the book, a partnership, or getting involved with Civestor Advocacy or American Civic Power? Reach out.
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