Join BigTentUSA on Wednesday, August 12, at 12:00 PM ET for an interactive virtual letter-writing event. VoteRiders’ Executive Director Lauren Kunis and BigTentUSA’s Voter Engagement Coordinator Samantha Cohen will lead the discussion, sharing how handwritten voter outreach can strengthen civic participation and how BigTentUSA is partnering with Vote Forward and VoteRiders to support voters during the 2026 election cycle.
Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on writing effective, friendly, and nonpartisan letters, along with an explanation of the different goals of each campaign. We’ll also write letters together live during the Zoom, giving attendees the chance to ask questions and get real-time support as they participate.
We recommend coming prepared to write letters during the event! To receive a letter-writing packet in advance, please email Samantha at: Samantha@bigtentusa.org to request your materials.
Come ready to learn, take action, and help grow BigTentUSA’s community of informed and engaged volunteers!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Lauren Kunis is the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Director of VoteRiders, the nation’s leading nonpartisan organization dedicated to ensuring every eligible voter has the identification they need to cast a ballot that counts. Since joining VoteRiders in 2020, she has led the organization’s strategic growth, expanding its nationwide voter ID education, outreach, and free assistance programs to reach millions of voters while building partnerships with thousands of community organizations across the country. Prior to VoteRiders, Lauren served as Program Director for National Voter Registration Day, where she helped lead one of the largest nonpartisan civic engagement coalitions in the United States. A recognized leader in voting rights and civic participation, Lauren is a frequent speaker on voter access and democracy and is committed to removing barriers to the ballot box so every eligible American can participate in elections.
Samantha Cohen is the Voter Engagement Coordinator at BigTentUSA, where she leads volunteer engagement initiatives and voter outreach efforts, including the organization’s nationwide letter-writing campaign to encourage civic participation. She is a member of the Duke University Class of 2030, where she plans to major in Public Policy on the pre-law track. Samantha previously served as a U.S. Senate Page for Senator Chuck Schumer, gaining firsthand experience with the legislative process and public service. She is passionate about strengthening democracy through civic education, community engagement, and empowering others to make their voices heard. Samantha looks forward to pursuing a career in law and public policy while continuing to expand access to civic participation for communities across the country.
