Bridget Shaughnessy Smith

(she/her)

COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

Bridget was born and raised in southeast Michigan (Anishinaabeg, Potawatomi and Mississauga lands). Bridget is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish, with a focus on American constitutional politics and social movements. She has a background in nonprofit administration, marketing and events, and local foods.

In her position as Communications Lead, Bridget strives to better inform community activism and to hold those in power accountable. She is passionate about sustainability, good coffee, and crocheting hats for her friends. Bridget lives and works on Dena’ina lands in Anchorage, and can be reached at bridget@akpirg.org, or 248-320-7277.