The Follow My Vote Team
Adam Kaleb Ernest
Co-Founder & CEO
Adam graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing Management. Since then, he has acquired 16+ years of digital marketing experience, owning a critical role in the development of an internet marketing…
Golden, CO
Nathaniel Hourt
Co-Founder & CTO
Nathaniel Hourt has a Master’s of Science Degree in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, as well as a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Computer Science from Harding University. While attending college, Nathaniel contributed to research projects in data compression,…
Will Long
Co-Founder & CMO
Will Long is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Marketing Management. He hails from Harrisonburg, Virginia and is passionate about politics and nonpartisan affiliated movements. With a hunger for success and an enthusiasm for entrepreneurship he is…
Katie Ernest
VP of Communications: PR & Strategic Partnerships
Katie graduated in 2012 from the Longwood University Center for Communication Studies & Theatre. After graduation Katie became involved in grassroots community organization working on various political campaigns in Virginia, where she became passionate about ending corruption in politics. Katie…
Golden, CO
Aaron K. Ernest
Political Consultant
Aaron earned his bachelor’s degree with a distinction in Political Science from Southern Illinois University in 2003. He has since traveled the country and settled in California, sharpening his political savvy all along the way. Aaron remains involved in local,…
Past Employees
Billy Sharp
Author & Editor
Billy is an International Studies major at Virginia Tech and is currently Editor-in-Chief of Follow My Vote. He has a strong passion for politics and deep sense of patriotism. Billy hopes to enter politics one day to fulfill his passion…
Blacksburg, VA
Maggie Vaillant
Author & Editor
Maggie Vaillant graduated in May 2015 from Virginia Tech with a degree in Communications and a minor in Professional Writing. She is committed to the ideals of open information and a transparent government. She has been working with Follow My…
Blacksburg, VA
Jess Kersey
Data Scientist
Jess graduated from Virginia Tech in 2015 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, with minors in Peace Studies & Violence Prevention and Russian Language. She hopes to graduate in December 2015 with a second degree in International Studies. As an undergraduate,…
Blacksburg, VA
Amy Salamon
Volunteer Coordinator
Graduating in the spring of 2014, Amy Salamon is expecting a degree in Political Science. With a focus on Legal Studies as well as minors in Business Leadership and Spanish, Amy has committed to dedicating her time and expertise to…
Blacksburg, VA
Sarah Lewis
Event Coordinator
Sarah graduated from Virginia Tech in 2015 with a B.S. in Psychology. She was appointed by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to serve on the Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice, and has spent several years working on various political campaigns in…
Blacksburg, VA
Trisha Lal
Marketing Intern
Trisha Lal is pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Sociology and is expected to graduate in the spring of 2019 from Virginia Tech. With plans to combine her social media skills and passion for politics, Trisha hopes…
Blacksburg, VA
David Brock
Marketing Intern
David Brock is pursing a dual degree in Computer Science and Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech, planning to graduate in the spring of 2018. With his unique blend of business and computer science, he hopes he can combine them…
Blacksburg, VA
Olivia Goodwin
Marketing Intern
Olivia Goodwin is pursuing a degree in Finance with a minor in Political Science and will be graduating in the spring of 2017. She is passionate about traveling and the business field. Olivia is excited to apply the education she…
Blacksburg, VA
Rachel Oppenheim
Marketing Intern
Rachel Oppenheim is pursing a degree in Marketing Management at Virginia Tech and will be graduating in the spring of 2018. From both her professional and academic experience in marketing, brand development, and social media, she hopes to bring new…
Blacksburg, VA
Connor Rhiel
Marketing Intern
Connor hails from Virginia Beach. He graduated from Virginia Tech in the Spring of 2015 with degrees in multimedia communications and political science. He began interning with Follow My Vote in Summer of 2015. Connor hopes to help the company…
Blacksburg, VA
Valerie Grove
Marketing Intern
Valerie graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2015 with double majors in Public Relations and Spanish and an International Studies minor. She hopes to use her skills to help different groups of people better understand each other and work together….
Blacksburg, VA
Shannon Ropelewski
Marketing Intern
Shannon will be graduating in May 2015 from Virginia Tech, majoring in Marketing Management with minors in Finance and Event Management. As a student, Shannon has gained experience in student government, leadership roles, marketing research, and brand promotion. Throughout her…
Blacksburg, VA
Luis R. Amador
Marketing Intern
Luis will be graduating from Virginia Tech in May of 2014, majoring in History with a Political Science minor. As a student, Luis has also developed two years of fundraising and marketing experience, and will combine those skills with his…
Blacksburg, VA
Raelena Kniff
Marketing Intern
Raelena graduated from Virginia Tech in May 2013 with a B.A. in Public and Urban Affairs: Global Development. She is currently a candidate in the Masters of Public Administration program at Virginia Tech’s Center for Public Administration and Policy. Over…
Blacksburg, VA
Roy A. Abernathy
Marketing Intern
Roy is a junior in the Class of 2015 of Virginia Tech, majoring in Applied Economics and Political Science. As a student, Roy has become involved throughout campus, been part of multiple on-campus elections, and hold various publicity leadership roles…
Blacksburg, VA
Brice Moon
Marketing Intern
Hailing from nearby Hardy, Virginia, Brice Moon is joining the Follow My Vote team as one of its newest Marketing Interns. Having graduated from Virginia Tech in 2013 with a B.S. in Marketing Management, he has a desire to bring…
Blacksburg, VA
Dawn Cutler
Marketing Intern
Dawn Cutler is a sophomore at Virginia Tech studying political science with a focus in National Security. Dawn is the Historian at Follow My Vote, INC. and is helping to document the story of Follow My Vote as it takes…
Blacksburg, VA
Kalli Martin
Software Development Intern
Kalli Martin is pursuing a degree in Business Information Technology with a Computer Science minor from Virginia Tech, planning to graduate in May 2016. As an undergraduate, Kalli worked as a software engineer with Optimal Satcom and Capital One, gaining…
Blacksburg, VA
Ben Conlon
Software Development Intern
Ben is a Senior in material's science and engineering department at Virginia Tech, graduating in May of 2015. As a student, Ben has focused his education on the field of semi-conductor research and sustainable technologies. He has gotten involved with…
Blacksburg, VA
Ezra Clark
Software Development Intern
Ezra is a Junior in Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech minoring in Computer Science and Math. His interest in programming began in high school and that passion has since grown throughout the years at Virginia Tech from working an various…
Blacksburg, VA
Andrew Van Schaack
Software Development Intern
Andrew grew up in Wall Township, NJ where he gained a deep interest in hardware and software design. He is a senior at Virginia Tech, majoring in Computer Engineering. Currently, Andrew is developing a candidate matching web application and hopes…
Blacksburg, VA