Juan Pablo Madrid

President
he / him

Juan Pablo Madrid is a Visual Information Specialist with the Congressional Research Service (CRS) at the Library of Congress. He previously served as Senior Director of Design Innovation at Online Optimism, a creative digital agency, where he managed the Design+Development team. He has also held roles at the University of New Orleans’ Marketing and PR office and PepsiCo in Latin America. Juan Pablo is originally from Guatemala, and prior to relocating to DC, he spent nearly a decade in New Orleans. When not designing, he enjoys brewery hopping, exploring the Smithsonian museums, and visiting Apple stores.

Timothy Hoagland

Vice President, Secretary
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Tim Hoagland has served for over a decade at the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), most recently as the tech policy nonprofit’s Deputy Director of Communications. Tim has long overseen the organization’s messaging and strategy, while individually building its award-winning visual voice as an art director and designer. He directs the strategy & implementation of all of CDT’s publicly-facing platforms, with a hand in everything from social media marketing to web development, illustration and graphic design, photography, and videography.

Courtney Chase

Communications Deputy Director
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Courtney is a multidisciplinary creative and strategist blending design, storytelling, and content production to create thoughtful, visually engaging experiences. With a background in branding, information, and digital design, she helps brands and change makers connect with purpose through authentic, impact-driven work.

She is the founder of CC Creative, working with freelance clients to bring ideas to life. As an educator, Courtney has taught and mentored emerging designers at MICA, George Washington University, Stevenson University, and University of Texas at Austin.

Megan Kimmitt

Chapter Administrator
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Megan Kimmitt is the Creative Director, Brand Management at a philanthropy and advocacy organization. She has over a decade of experience leading teams and mentoring designers to execute effective creative materials for the health care, energy, federal agency, and craft brewing industries. Megan lives in the DC metro area with her husband and two children.