Statement of Ellen Wu:
“I am an historian of the United States who researches, teaches, and write about race and immigration in American life. Currently I am Associate Professor of History at Indiana University Bloomington, where I also directed the Asian American Studies program from 2015-2020. I am eager to bring this knowledge and experience to the ACLU Board so that the organization may better serve all the people of Indiana.
I believe I can offer a unique perspective to ACLU Indiana’s Board of Directors as someone born, raised, and educated in Indiana hailing from an often-overlooked community (Asian Americans). My volunteer experience centers on issues of racial and gender justice, immigration, and food security. My current organizing work with the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) in particular is a useful connection to Asian Americans statewide. I anticipate that this will yield a richer familiarity with Hoosiers confronting immigration/citizenship issues and racial, religious, and gender- based discrimination on daily basis.”
Statement of William Harrington:
“Although I grew up on the north side of Indianapolis, I have lived in Hendricks County since 1993 and I have practiced law in Hendricks County since 1998. I have been a libertarian all of my adult life. My family history dates back to active involvement in the Revolutionary War, and I feel some personal obligation to fulfill the mission of those who authored the founding documents which source the freedoms we enjoy daily. My last three decades in Hendricks County, personally and professionally, have exposed me to folks who harbor a different view of the "American experiment" than mine. I am passionate about focusing on our shared foundation and building bridges across the "gulfs" that separate us. My greatest strengths, I hope, are effective communication and a respectful understanding of those whose views differ from mine.”
Statement of Christopher Hegarty:
“I'm deeply grateful for the ACLU of Indiana's continued advocacy for the civil liberties of all Queer people, including myself. My experience is in community organizing, application of civil liberties frameworks, voting issues, messaging, and coalition building. Coalition building skills are particularly useful in any context that involves consensus-building, campaign visioning, or collaboration. I'm proud to help the ACLU in whatever context I'm needed, and I think I can be particularly useful to the organization because of my grassroots organizing experience, which is often dependent on the ACLU's work.
I'm grateful for the ACLU's "Know Your Rights" trainings, and trainings on the use of ACLU tech, like ACLU Blue, which I attended in 2018. I have also attended citizens lobby days. I'm grateful for the ACLU’s legislative advocacy and messaging, which I use it in local organizing contexts, particularly when combatting the pervasive myth that formerly incarcerated people can't register to vote (comparatively easily) in Indiana. In 2020, I helped Working Hoosiers Vote organizations fundraise for an ACLU "YES! You Can Vote" billboard that stood directly next to the Tippecanoe County Jail.”
Statement of Greg Hasty
“I am honored and humbled to be running to serve the ACLU of Indiana for another term. I’ve had the extreme privilege of serving alongside so many passionate and dedicated civil libertarians and wish to continue this service. I was first elected to the ACLU-IN board in 2015, and I serve on the Finance and Executive Committees. In 2017, my peers elected me to represent the ACLU-IN on the National Board as the affiliate representative. During this time, I’ve served on the Equity Policy Control Committee and was most recently elected by my peers to serve on the Executive Committee.
I also had the immense honor of serving on a team that worked to elect Deborah Archer, the first person of color elected as President of the ACLU. While our staff and organization have enjoyed many great wins during my tenure, it is clear that our work is far from over. We must continue to deliver our unique message and protect those who often have nowhere else to turn. I know firsthand, as a former ACLU plaintiff for marriage equality, just how much this organization can impact the lives of so many. I wish to continue to offer my passion and skills for civil liberties by requesting your vote.”
Statement of Geraldine Chavez Mahoney:
“I am an active ACLU member. I stay informed and involved with current issues by taking action to contact my legislators and encouraging others to contact their legislators when the need arises. I have volunteered with PTA for 12 years, advocating for children. I have volunteered with various political campaigns and previously served as the director of Beyond the Cave at Mishawaka High School, where I helped students and parents with college applications, scholarship research, and exploring other career paths.
I am open to all opinions and seek to make well-informed decisions based on facts and the potential impact it can have on others. I am concerned about the trend of voting laws and gerrymandering that suppress voting rights. Human rights is one of the top topics that I base my decisions on when voting for a candidate.”
