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A founder with a background in business management & organizational development, followed by three decades in ministry and civic engagement; leading a team of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill undergraduates specializing in political science, political communications, journalism, and public policy.

Civic Trust Builder is based at UNC’s Innovate Carolina Junction in Chapel Hill.

  • Lupton Abshire

    Founder

    BSBA, Organizational Development · MDiv · MA, Philosophy

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  • Kripa Bhat

    Co-founder

    BA, Political Science + Business Administration, UNC

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  • Savannah Cade

    Civic Media Specialist

    BA, Political Science + Journalism (Political Communications), UNC

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  • Manav Desai

    Voter Engagement Specialist

    BA, Political Science + Communications · Minor: PPE, UNC

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  • Gracie Sanchez

    Civic Media Specialist

    BA, Political Science + Journalism (Political Communications), UNC

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  • Aakanksha Sinha

    Civic Media Specialist

    BA, Political Science + Media & Journalism (Political Communications), UNC

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