True North Organizing Network supports families, elders and youth of diverse faith traditions, races, cultures, and economic capacities—using the power of relationships and a disciplined community organizing model—to courageously challenge social, economic, and environmental injustice in our region.
Evan Morden - Community Organizer and Social Justice Advocate
Evan Morden is a community organizer and social justice advocate based in Humboldt County, California. As an undergraduate intern at True North, he found his passion for promoting affordable housing and economic resiliency and has since been involved in COVID-19 vaccine outreach, immigration advocacy, and many other initiatives. Evan holds a B.A. in Criminology and Justice Studies and an M.A. in Public Sociology from Cal Poly Humboldt, and is committed to empowering his community through grassroots organizing and leadership development. Outside work, he enjoys playing fiddle in several local bands, birdwatching, hiking, and swing dancing.
Rev. Dana Gill - Environmental Justice and Economic Resiliency Organizer
Reverend Dana Gill is an Ordained Elder in the California-Nevada Conference of The United Methodist Church, and is appointed to two local churches in Del Norte and Tribal Lands, as well as to True North as an Environmental Justice and Economic Resiliency Organizer. She was first appointed to the area in 2017, and has been serving the community ever since. She has a BA in English from UC Santa Barbara, a MA in Ministry from Drew Theological School, and a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological School. During her graduate program, one of her areas of focus was on Religion and the Social process through grass roots organizing, and was able to study Liberation Theology in El Salvador and Mexico. Outside of her ministry, she enjoys spending time with her 4-year-old, gardening with her chickens, hiking, and running.
Kevin Malone - Lead Organizer in Del Norte
With over 20 years of experience organizing with the PICO National Network, has empowered hundreds of community leaders to address shared concerns and social justice issues through the creation of robust local organizations. In September 2019, he joined True North Organizing Network. Formerly the Executive Director of the San Diego Organizing Project from 2008, Kevin excelled in staff development, fundraising, strategic planning, and training local leaders for enhanced civic engagement and voter participation. His campaigns have tackled critical issues such as health care, housing, community safety, and public school reform. Kevin's extensive overseas experience in West Africa and Southeast Asia, spanning over 10 years, mirrors his community-focused work. Armed with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, Kevin continues to play a pivotal role in leading campaigns and fostering collaboration within coalitions to address pressing community issues and increase voter participation, particularly among infrequent voters of color.
