Our Team

Born and raised in Albany, New York and attended SUNY Buffalo State College graduating in 2018 with a major in Journalism and a minor in Hospitality Administration. Began working for the New York State Senate Finance Committee as an Executive Assistant  in 2019 and throughout 2020. Recently started working for The Collective PAC in August 2021 and is excited to #BuildBlackPoliticalPower and thrive as the new press assistant.

Elijah Williamson is the Creative Director for The Collective PAC.

Elijah is a lover of all things creative and an advocate for social and economical justice. As the art director of The Collective, Williamson brings his experience as a graphic designer, video editor, and visual artist to his job as a visual storyteller. Elijah was born in Columbia, SC and now resides in Washington, DC. He studied at the Delaware College of Art and Design and graduated from the Corcoran School of Art + Design at George Washington University.

Gavin is passionate about helping others and making meaningful changes to the current state of politics. He is a graduate of Roger Williams University, with his BA in Political Science. Gavin was a member of the RWU College Dems aswell as an organizing member of the Rhode Island Film Festival, which has a focus on telling the stories of marginalized communities.

Gavin was born and raised in CT, before moving to TX and finally ending up in MD. Gavin is currently a Data Analyst with The Collective PAC and is grateful for the opportunities that have been given to him by the organization.

Marcie Knuckles is the Creative & Merchandising Associate with The Collective. Prior to working for CPAC, she was the Marketing and Graphic Specialist for Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Her goal is to help CPAC expand its marketing and visual presence to increase the brand, growth and message of the organization.

Taelor Nicholas currently serves as the Social Media Manager for The Collective PAC.

She started her digital profession as a Research Associate at #VOTEPROCHOICE, assisting with the 2020 Voter Guide, social media management, web development, and creative content. She had her start in politics interning for the United States Senate as well as the House of Representatives. 

Taelor graduated with honors from Howard University in 2019 where she majored in Legal Communications with a concentration in Political Science. She has travelled and studied internationally in Hangzhou, China which has expanded her pallet regarding political and legal work. She most recently held the position as Legislative Correspondent while working for the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry while working closely with Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow.

Tolulope Kevin Olasanoye is the National Political and Organizing Director for the Collective PAC.

Kevin is a passionate and dedicated advocate with an extensive background in community organizing and political advocacy. He is a proud graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he holds a BA in Political Science and History and received his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law.

Kevin is an experienced campaign operative who has worked on numerous campaigns from the municipal, county, state, and federal level. Before joining The Collective PAC, Kevin served as the Executive Director and Senior Advisor to the New Jersey Democratic State Committee, where he covered national political party relations and served as the Coordinated Campaign Director for Senator Cory Booker. Prior to that, Kevin served as the first Black Executive Director in the history of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. After assuming that role in June 2017, Kevin and his team built one of the largest grassroots campaigns in the state’s history, helping to secure historic victories up and down the ballot.

Tracy Falon King is the Communications Director for The Collective PAC. She handles press relations, serves as an on-the-record spokesperson for the organization, and helps to build  long-term communications strategy to elevate organization’s work and endorsed candidates in national and local press. 

Tracy has over eight years of experience in Public Relations and Government Affairs, most recently serving as Communications Manager at Campaign Legal Center (CLC) handling press relations for the campaign finance and ethics practice areas. Prior to joining CLC Tracy served as Press Information Officer for Buffalo Sewer and Buffalo Water. In her role she was responsible for establishing the agency’s media presence and implementing a strategic communications plan for the City of Buffalo’s Water Equity Task Force. 

Tracy has also worked as a dedicated campaign staffer for local, state, and national campaigns, developing public relations campaign strategies and coordinating logistics for events as small as round tables to as large as rallies. 

Tracy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and her Master of Science degree in Public Relations Management from  SUNY Buffalo State College in Buffalo, NY.