PEF exists to promote the welfare of its members by representing them with respect to all terms and conditions of employment. PEF shall support and defend the concepts of individual merit and ethical performance as criteria for public service employees in order to best promote efficient delivery of services to the citizens of New York State.
Here at 314 Action and 314 Action Fund, we’re on a mission to elect more scientists to Congress, state legislatures, and local offices. As trained problem-solvers, STEM professionals are ready, willing, and able to find solutions for the significant challenges facing America in the 21st century. With a millions-strong grassroots network of engaged supporters in every part of the country, 314 works to promote the scientific and evidence-based policy communities and has become one of the most impactful organizations in progressive politics.
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 26,000 employees in 25 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
Accelerate Change is a media lab focused on increasing civic engagement among BIPOC and low-income communities through digital media. Founded in 2012, the organization has evolved from an incubator for new ventures to a full-fledged media lab that scales and invests in cultural media properties, builds influencer networks, and drives civic engagement campaigns. Their approach combines functional organizing with lean startup methodologies to create sustainable, impactful citizen organizing models. The Civic Revolution coalition, which they lead, aims to significantly reduce racial and youth voting gaps, showcasing their commitment to social change and community representation.
Accountable.US is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 organization that conducts in-depth investigations to expose conflicts of interest and hold corporations and public officials accountable. By shining a light on special interests that wield unchecked power in Washington, the organization aims to create a democracy that functions for everyone, an economy that works for all, and a sustainable environment for future generations. Their work is critical in empowering the public to demand change and ensuring that the government serves the interests of all Americans, not just the well-connected.