To engage, educate, organize and mobilize black, brown and other historically marginalized people to build power for themselves and their communities.

Volma Volcy is a fervent community leader with over 15 years experience working in community, labor and the non-profit world. As a non-profit executive, he has a goal of building and training 50,000 community leaders from disadvantaged communities to step into the ring of democracy and into their leadership.

Stacey brings over 10 years of experience working in public health, community engagement and management. Stacey, a founding member of the Ring of Democracy, strongly believes in its mission and wants to serve to empower members of her community. 

As a Haitian immigrant, being able to empower marginalized people in the community is very important to her and she knows she can do that with the Ring of Democracy. 

Zitlalhi Perez is a first-generation college student from Mendota, a small farm town outside of Fresno, California. Currently, she is working as a canvasser for the Ring of Democracy and studying Political Science at Sacramento State, where she has gained the knowledge and skills to better serve their community.

Through her work, education, and advocacy, she strives to bring positive change to her community and help underrepresented groups gain equal opportunities and representation. As a member of the Ring of Democracy, she is committed to the organization's mission of empowering members of their community and increasing political engagement. 

Shanice Butler is a Sacramento Native who has served her community as a teacher, mentor, and as a social worker for people with disabilities and and low income families. Shanice is motivated by empowering people to reach their highest potential.

She has her BA in Liberal Studies, from The University of the Pacific in Stockton CA. Also, she has completed course work at Sacramento State University in pursuant of a Masters degree in Higher Education Leadership and Policy. 

As a member of The Ring of Democracy, she is determined to strengthen the bonds with local business to uplift and advocate for our community.