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TOGETHER! Experience aims to cultivate a premier community designed to amplify young voices and drive meaningful social, political, and economic change. This innovative membership platform is built on the belief that to be well-informed politically, young people must also be well-informed culturally. By fostering engagement across multiple dimensions—civics, creativity, innovation, arts, entertainment, and sports—TOGETHER! helps shape a generation of well-rounded, well-educated changemakers.
Serving as a hub for mission-driven young people—including entrepreneurs, activists, influencers, athletes, celebrities, sponsors, and voters—TOGETHER! creates opportunities for members to connect, collaborate, and take action. Through both in-person and digital experiences, the platform empowers young leaders to champion impactful discourse and initiatives while unlocking exclusive benefits that help them save money, build their careers, and expand their influence.
Guided by three core pillars—Creativity & Innovation, Civics & Politics, and Arts, Entertainment & Sports—TOGETHER! offers access to high-profile networking opportunities, career resources, and strategic partnerships that bridge the gap between advocacy and action.
By cultivating knowledge across industries and cultural spheres, TOGETHER! doesn’t just create informed voters—it builds engaged citizens and dynamic leaders who are prepared to shape the future.
What You Get as a TOGETHER! Experience Member
Curated Member Calendar
Explore a personalized calendar filled with events that matter—from concerts and summits to workshops and live shows.
Perks & Discounts Just for You
Enjoy curated deals on travel, entertainment, and experiences—all tailored to fit your lifestyle and goals.
Access to Exclusive Events
Unlock entry to high-impact networking opportunities, cultural experiences, and career-building gatherings.
A Powerful Community
Connect with mission-driven peers, leaders, and creatives across industries who are shaping the future.
Member-Only Updates
Stay in the loop with early access to upcoming events, partnerships, and exclusive opportunities.
Alexander Brown joined TOGETHER! as our CEO in July 2026, after building a career at the intersection of public service, politics, and purpose. His public service includes legislative and external affairs roles with the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Defense, experience that took him through the biggest stages in Democratic politics as well, including the 2020 and 2024 Harris for President campaigns, the Democratic National Committee, and the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, always to turn policy into real impact for the people it's meant to serve.
He currently leads Count Me In To Do The Right Thing, a nonprofit championing ethical, community-minded leadership, and advises clients through his firm, Point Way Forward Consulting LLC. Alexander got his start in local government as Senior Adviser to York County Councilman William Roddey, where he learned that good leadership starts on the ground, close to the community it serves.
A proud graduate of Clemson University, he founded Clemson's NAACP chapter and served as Student Body Chief of Staff, early signs of the organizer he'd become. He's a Special Congressional Recognition Award recipient and a TEDx speaker. Through his podcast, The Root of All with Alexander Brown, he brings thought leaders together to explore politics, governance, and social change, reflecting his lifelong commitment to civic engagement and community-driven leadership.
Alexander Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Palmer is a former Democratic presidential candidate and co-founder of TOGETHER!, a youth empowerment platform for causes, companies, and campaigns. TOGETHER! supports cutting-edge, common-sense solutions and the people who champion them. Before his Presidential run, Palmer served in executive and leadership positions at Microsoft, Kaplan Education, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and impact investor New Markets Venture Partners.
Known as a leader in the conscious capitalism movement, Jason served as a board member to a dozen successful double-bottom-line companies that have positively impacted over 75 million students and workers and collectively grown to billions of dollars in value. As a serial entrepreneur, Palmer founded and grew three investor-backed technology and services companies and served as a turnaround leader for three others. He holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Virginia and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. Palmer is a proud resident of Baltimore, Maryland, and a devoted father.
JASON PALMER
Co-Founder, Board Chair
Kwame Jackson is a noted leadership strategist, global contributor for Newsweek and a frequent political commentator for CNN, MSNBC, FOX, BBC, BET and NewsOne.
Kwame’s notable political partnerships include campaign consulting, media/communications strategy & events, Super PAC formation, and fundraising experience for the Obama, Bloomberg, and Kerry campaigns.
Best known for his inspiring leadership performance as the Runner-Up on Season 1 of NBC’s Apprentice, Kwame combines his Harvard Business School, Goldman Sachs, and Procter & Gamble corporate pedigree with thoughtful civic engagement, and an affable nature that allows him to touch audiences from the Boardroom to the Barrio as a sought-after thought leader, consultant, industry expert, professional speaker, and US Department of Commerce National Entrepreneur Awardee. Having completed a 2-year, 50 country global leadership, research, and writing sabbatical; you can find Kwame training to complete the 6 World Marathon Majors and on Twitter and Instagram @kwameinc.
Kwame Jackson
Co-Founder, Board Member
Midori Grabowski served as CEO of TOGETHER! from February 2025, through May 2026, before joining the Board and handing off the baton to Alexander Brown. During her tenure as CEO, Midori and the team grew our Substack to 80,000 subscribers, built our partnership network, and expanded to 4 college campuses in the DC region. Before TOGETHER!, Midori had five years of prior success connecting young people with civic engagement opportunities. She has a strong background in establishing partnerships and leading events with community organizations and influencers to amplify Gen Z's voice in business and politics. Midori most recently served as Senior Director of Operations with Voters of Tomorrow, a Gen Z organization that engages and represents young Americans in politics and government. Prior to VOT, Midori successfully executed events like an AAPI Women’s Celebration at the Kennedy Center featuring U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative Pramila Jayapal, the first AAPIs in the Industry at Sundance Film Festival (Sunrise Collective), and a historic event at The Second City in Chicago featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, comedian Jimmy O. Yang, Westworld creator Lisa Joy, and other changemakers in the entertainment industry. Her work has been featured on Hulu, in Teen Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and on the social media platforms of President Barack Obama. Midori brings together political leaders, cultural icons, and youth activists, reflecting her passion for amplifying diverse voices and fostering community action.
Midori Grabowski
Board member
Joanne Pasternack is a visionary leader in philanthropic impact, athlete advocacy, and community engagement. As the President & CEO of Oliver+Rose, she empowers athletes, entertainers, and executives to amplify their influence for social change. She is also the co-founder & CEO of Athletes’ Voices, a platform launched in collaboration with Harvard University and HBCU conferences to help athletes drive impact beyond sports.
Previously, Joanne led community initiatives for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers, overseeing multi-million-dollar philanthropic programs. She also served as Executive Director of the Golden Heart Fund, supporting 49ers alumni in need.
A recognized expert in nonprofit leadership, Joanne holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Santa Clara University, with additional executive education from Stanford GSB. She is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University and the University of San Francisco.
She serves on multiple nonprofit and corporate boards, including Special Olympics, Beyond Sport, WNFC, and iSport360. A passionate advocate for gender equity, inclusion, and Alzheimer’s research, Joanne lives in Bethesda, MD, with her family.
Joanne Pasternak
Board Member
