Naomi Runder

Naomi Runder is an experienced professional in community organizing and program coordination, currently serving as the Senior Program Coordinator for Training at LIFT, Inc. since September 2021. Prior to this role, Runder worked as a Community Organizer for The People's Lobby, focusing on building a student base for progressive political agendas and community investment. Runder also held the position of National Core Organizer for Student Action, coordinating the national Free College for All campaign and implementing training programs. Additional experience includes research on childhood obesity strategies, leading a statewide campaign for tuition freezes in Iowa, and volunteering in primary health care settings in Cape Town. Runder holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Policy Studies from Grinnell College.