Our Team

Chukwu plays a pivotal role in advancing American Oversight’s key priorities within and across internal teams and with external partners. Prior to joining American Oversight, Chukwu was General Counsel at the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, where she coordinated and advanced the committee’s oversight and investigative agenda and developed and implemented internal management policies and practices, having also served as an adviser to the late Rep. Elijah E. Cummings. Before working on Capitol Hill, Chukwu was a trial attorney at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, litigating individual and systemic class actions involving violations of anti-discrimination laws, and was staff counsel for the California Civil Rights Department. Chukwu previously served as co-chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s Civil Rights and Social Justice Committee and vice-chair of the associations’ Minorities in the Profession Committee. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University and earned her J.D. from the University of Virginia.

As a paralegal at American Oversight, Adhoob submits FOIA and state records requests, oversees correspondence with federal and state agencies, and provides litigation support. Before joining American Oversight in January 2022, Adhoob was a legal assistant and assistant editor of a monthly international law report at a law firm that focused on international law, export controls and sanctions, and government contracts. Adhoob graduated with honors from American University with a bachelor’s degree in justice and law and a certificate in leadership studies.

As Deputy Chief Counsel at American Oversight, Anthony assists the chief counsel in managing legal team operations, supervises the organization’s legal support staff, and oversees the legal internship program.  Anthony also contributes to American Oversight’s public records drafting and litigation strategy, in particular playing an active role in shaping the organization’s developing state public records program. Since joining American Oversight in 2018, Anthony has also maintained an active docket of federal public records lawsuits. Previously, Anthony practiced law at Goodwin Procter LLP, where she focused on complex civil litigation, securities litigation, and internal and regulatory investigations. She also served as a Special Assistant District Attorney in Massachusetts. Anthony received her law degree with honors from Duke University.

Becker assists on special projects that pertain to the operational development, policies, and procedures of the organization. She works closely with our financial team to organize, report, and track monthly expenses for both the organization and for our ongoing litigation. Becker has 10-plus years of experience in project management and political campaigning, and is currently working toward a degree in veterinary medicine.

Dennison is a Researcher at American Oversight, helping conduct investigations through public records requests. She previously worked at the New York Immigration Coalition, where she was responsible for the micro-local and regional press strategy for advocacy campaigns. Dennison graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University with a degree in Political Science and History. 

As chief counsel at American Oversight, Fein manages its legal team in litigating public records requests and advises the organization on litigation and legal strategy. He joined American Oversight from Free Speech For People, where he served as Legal Director, litigating cases and advocating in legislatures around the country about government accountability, campaign finance, election protection, and protection of constitutional democracy. Earlier, he served as Assistant Regional Counsel in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s New England office, where he received the EPA’s National Gold Medal for Exceptional Service, and clerked for Judge Kermit Lipez of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and Judge Douglas Woodlock of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He graduated Order of the Coif from Stanford Law School and summa cum laude from Harvard College.

As Research Director at American Oversight, Fuller (he/him) manages the research team’s efforts to investigate government misconduct and hold public officials accountable using public records. Prior to joining American Oversight, Fuller was the Director of the North Carolina Open Government Coalition and a professor of media law and ethics at Elon University. He received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law and his Ph.D. in media law and policy from the University of North Carolina.

As senior counsel, Haddix manages an active caseload of federal and state open records litigation, collaborates with researchers on investigations and records requests, and represents American Oversight in conversations with external partners regarding civil rights and transparency law. Before joining American Oversight in 2023, Haddix served as Managing Attorney of the only Regional Office of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Haddix has over two decades of experience representing low-wealth communities of color, primarily in the areas of environmental justice, voting rights and education. Haddix received her law degree from University of North Carolina School of Law.

Hempowicz serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director, shaping key organizational priorities for maximum impact and managing senior leadership of the organization’s Legal, Research, and Communications departments. Prior to joining American Oversight, Hempowicz was Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs at the Project On Government Oversight, where she was frequently invited to testify in Congress and provide insight on issues related to combating corruption and increasing accountability in government. In 2024, Washingtonianmagazine named her one of the 500 most influential people shaping public policy. Hempowicz holds a B.A. in international political economy and diplomacy from the University of Bridgeport and earned her J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law.

Hindocha’s areas of focus have included the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt, ongoing Trump administration accountability, and state attorneys general. In 2020, Hindocha was part of the team that investigated changes at the U.S. Postal Service. Prior to joining American Oversight, Hindocha worked in the cross-section of national security, foreign relations, and cyber enforcement policy at a D.C. think tank. During law school, she led government and global relations at an international STEM nonprofit. She received her law degree from George Washington University Law School.

Jones creates all digital media for American Oversight. From videos to static images used on social media and the organization’s website, her design work helps to communicate American Oversight’s work holding the government accountable. Jones also assists with maintaining the online document library and content for the website. Jones joined American Oversight in 2020.

As counsel at American Oversight, Kronig litigates state records requests and federal Freedom of Information Act disputes and collaborates with researchers on new investigations. For three and a half years, Kronig was the Voter Protection Director and Legal Counsel for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, where he served dually as general in-house counsel and resident voting rights and election administration expert, building a Voter Protection program that garnered national recognition for its innovation and effectiveness in helping people secure their right to vote. Prior to his time in Wisconsin, Kronig was a commercial litigator in New York and D.C. at Clarick Gueron Reisbaum LLP and Covington & Burling LLP. Before law school, he served for five years as a legislative assistant to former U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, focusing on labor and employment policy. Kronig received his law degree at the Georgetown University Law Center.

Lewis is Counsel at American Oversight, where she maintains an active docket of FOIA and public records litigation on behalf of the organization and clients. Her work also includes drafting and negotiating federal and state public records requests. Prior to joining American Oversight, Lewis practiced political law, counseling clients on compliance with ethics, lobbying, campaign finance, and ballot access rules. Lewis received her law degree from New York University School of Law.

Alissa Lopez (she/her) joined American Oversight in 2021 as the Strategic Partnerships Director, where she serves as a key liaison to allies across multiple issue areas. Lopez develops relationships with organizations, coalitions, and stakeholders to strengthen national, state, and local efforts to promote government accountability and transparency. Prior to joining American Oversight, Lopez worked for Democracy North Carolina promoting structural democracy reform and at the ACLU promoting immigrants’ rights in the Southeastern United States. She is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, where she received both her B.A. in political science and her J.D.

Martinez is a counsel at American Oversight, where he drafts and litigates federal Freedom of Information Act requests and state public records requests on behalf of the organization as well as external clients and partners. Prior to joining American Oversight, he practiced immigration law, representing individuals seeking asylum and other humanitarian protection in removal proceedings and before various federal agencies. Before law school, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Benin. Martinez received his law degree from Stanford Law School.

As a paralegal at American Oversight, Mayanja is responsible for filing records requests at the federal and state levels and for processing productions of documents, monitoring correspondence, and providing the legal team with litigation assistance. Prior to joining American Oversight, Mayanja worked as a legal administrative assistant at an affordable housing law firm that specialized in project-based Section 8 housing. Mayanja graduated cum laude from Howard University with a degree in psychology and a minor in political science.

As a Researcher at American Oversight, Myers investigates government misconduct by drafting public records requests and reviewing government records on a variety of topics. Prior to joining American Oversight in 2023, Myers worked as a campaign research assistant at a political action committee focused on electing women to office. Myers graduated from Luther College with a degree in sociology.

As senior paralegal at American Oversight, Pintado is responsible for filing FOIA and records requests at the federal and state level, maintaining and organizing incoming correspondence and productions, and assisting lawyers in litigation case support as needed. Prior to joining American Oversight in June 2019, Pintado worked as a litigation paralegal at at an employment law firm, primarily focusing on private-sector discrimination claims, unpaid wages, and wrongful termination. Pintado received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland.

As a Researcher at American Oversight, Pritz investigates government misconduct by using public records requests and analyzing government documents. Prior to joining American Oversight in 2023, Pritz worked at Rock the Vote, where he focused on providing accurate and accessible resources to voters and partners nationwide. He is a graduate of William & Mary, where he studied international relations and environmental policy.

Reavis draws upon the records American Oversight uncovers to write blog posts and analyses, collaborating with the investigation and legal teams to synthesize our findings. Before joining American Oversight, Reavis investigated political and corporate corruption for The Capitol Forum in D.C. and worked as a freelance journalist in western Massachusetts, covering higher education and human rights. In college, she completed internships at Sports Illustrated and the Colorado Publishing House and spent two years as editor in chief of the Mount Holyoke News. Reavis graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in English, political science, and journalism.

Sloan is a former federal prosecutor and Capitol Hill staffer, where she worked for Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, as well as then-Sen. Joe Biden and House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers. Ms. Magazine referred to her as the “most feared woman in Washington,” she was named one of Washington’s top grassroots lobbyists by The Hill for six consecutive years, and Rolling Stone included her as one of its “100 Agents of Change.” Sloan started Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), which she led for more than a decade.

Sommers is the Digital Engagement Editor at American Oversight, where she manages the organization’s social media accounts. Since joining American Oversight in 2020, Sommers has developed strategies to call attention to government corruption and ensure American Oversight’s channels are a useful resource for journalists, government investigators, and the public. Prior to joining American Oversight, Sommers was the editor in chief of the History News Network. She earned her Ph.D. in American history from the George Washington University.

As counsel, Sparks litigates federal FOIA cases and prepares state records litigation on behalf of the organization. Prior to joining American Oversight, Sparks represented municipalities and their employees in a range of litigation matters, including civil rights cases. Sparks received his law degree from Marquette University Law School.

As senior counsel at American Oversight, Stark litigates federal Freedom of Information Act cases and state public records cases, drawing on her extensive experience practicing at both the state and federal levels. Prior to joining American Oversight, Stark practiced at a national nonprofit focused on protecting the free speech rights of people who are incarcerated. For four years, she served as the Legal Director at the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia, leading litigation on issues including jail and prison conditions, trans rights, the rights of people who are housing insecure, government transparency, and the First Amendment. Prior to joining the ACLU of West Virginia, she represented low-income consumers against large national banks and lenders at the nonprofit law firm Mountain State Justice in West Virginia, and practiced consumer and housing law at the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky. She is a graduate of Murray State University and received her law degree from George Washington University.

*Member of the West Virginia Bar; DC practice pursuant to Rule 49(c)(8), supervised by members of the D.C. Bar at American Oversight.

Teuscher manages a team of writers, content editors, and media relations experts to amplify American Oversight’s work advancing democracy and informing the public. She works with investigative reporters to share public records with wider audiences and oversees all content on American Oversight’s website, ensuring accuracy and clarity in the organization’s written communications. She also works with the digital engagement and web teams to bring attention American Oversight’s investigations and to the importance of government accountability. Prior to joining American Oversight, Teuscher was the managing editor at the magazine The American Prospect. She is a graduate of Ohio University, where she received degrees in journalism and political science.

Trevino is a Researcher at American Oversight, where he focuses on the federal response to coronavirus pandemic, corporate capture, and corruption affecting people in prisons, jails, and detention centers. Trevino joined American Oversight from the Project On Government Oversight, where he interned for a year within the investigations and communication departments. Trevino graduated cum laude from Davidson College

As a Researcher, Waddles drafts public records requests and analyzes government records across various issue areas. She joined American Oversight in 2023, having previously interned for the organization in 2022. Waddles received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Columbia University, where she specialized in American politics and international affairs.

Watabe is responsible for publishing and organizing the thousands of documents received through American Oversight’s records requests. Since joining American Oversight in 2019, they have continuously worked to make the organization’s growing records collection accessible to the public. Watabe has previously worked as a research and advocacy assistant at the education nonprofit Class Size Matters, as a teaching assistant at American University, and as a digital intern with both The New Republic and The American Prospect. Watabe received their masters in public anthropology from American University.

West manages American Oversight’s organizational operations and physical office in downtown D.C., working with a variety of vendors to provide us with critical administrative support and managing the tools and technology that ensure we can communicate and collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment. Prior to joining American Oversight, he served in operations roles in both the private and nonprofit sectors over 10 years. In 2017, he cofounded Love City Strong, a disaster response and relief organization based in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Winters is a Document Clerk at American Oversight, focusing on processing documents responsive to our Freedom of Information Act and records requests. Winters also focuses on other parts of document management, including reprocessing and reorganizing documents, as well as other side projects. Winters is a junior at American University, studying political science and history, while pursuing a certificate in leadership studies. Winters previously interned at the Guatemala Solidarity Project and worked at the Department of Government in AU’s School of Public Affairs.