November 2008
It’s incredible how much can change in one year. At this time last year, I was working as a volunteer on Barack Obama’s New Media Team in Chicago. It was Election day and everyone was wound up tight with anticipation, excitement and fear. I had spent the last few months working with some of the brightest minds in digital media and strategy and it all came down to this day.
In celebration of that historic win, I am sharing some of my personal videos of my time at the campaign.
Sharing Some Down Time:
Everyone on the team worked long hours, 7 days a week. It was nice to find a few minutes to be able to unwind and have a little fun.
We Win Michigan:
We just won Michigan, and the whole office was gathered around the television, cheering and clapping.
Trolley of Change
As soon as we were sure of the results, we hopped on the trolley and headed down to Grant Park.
November 2009
Exactly a year later, I had written a book about my experiences and am now living in Geneva to work on a project for the World Economic Forum.
I still vividly remember the morning of November 5, I felt like the whole world was different, a little brighter. I knew it wouldn’t last forever, so I just savored the day, and the feeling that we could accomplish just about anything we set our mind to.
Happy November 4th!!