Advisors
Vote Smart cultivates a network of advisors who inform and substantiate the organization's work. Our advisors are leading experts in political research and journalism, and are from all across the political spectrum. Together, they review every key vote
selection, every bill summary, and every question presented to candidates through the Political Courage Test to ensure absolute nonpartisanship, relevance, clarity, and accuracy.
New York
Ms. Jody-Kleinburg Biehl
Adjunct Instructor - University at Buffalo, SUNY
Mr. Jay Jochnowitz
Editorial Page Editor - Times Union Capital Bureau
Dr. Christopher Malone
Associate Dean - Lehman College
Dr. Scott Minkoff
Assistant Professor of Political Science - SUNY New Paltz
Dr. Lisa Parshall
Associate Professor - Daemen College
Dr. Justin Phillips
Associate Professor - Columbia University