Friends in Washington: Past Volunteers and Projects

April 8, 2024

Since 1960, Friends in Washington have been forceful advocates for change on major issues. These experienced Friends contribute their expertise and passion to FCNL’s vision of peace and justice by traveling to Washington for short-term service.

The Friend in Washington program is on hiatus through June 2026.  This program has been a rewarding partnership between FCNL staff and the dedicated and knowledgeable individuals who are committed to seeking a better world with us. Over time, however, the environment FCNL works in and our staff capacity to support the kinds of projects that Friends in Washington take on have shifted. As we begin to implement a new strategic plan, we are pausing the program to allow for some assessment and to ensure that we can offer the people who donate their time and expertise to support FCNL’s mission a rewarding and useful experience. 

While this program is on hiatus, there are still ways you can volunteer your time to support FCNL and its work. Please consider donating to FCNL, joining your local Advocacy Team, become a contact for your Quaker community, and sharing and amplifying FCNL on social media.

Friends in Washington Doug McCown and Becky Steele
Emily Sajewski / FCNL
Friends in Washington Doug McCown and Becky Steele

  • Loletta Barrett, 2023: Strengthening Relationships with Friends’ Pastors

  • Peter Murchison, 2023: Gun Violence Prevention

  • Carl and Marge Abbott, 2020: Quaker Writings and Resources

  • Michelle Caughey, 2020: Health Care Policy

  • George Caughey, 2020: William Penn House Archives and History

  • Bob Winkleblack, 2019: Climate Disruption and Advocacy Teams

  • Carole Winkleblack, 2019: FCNL Archives

  • DeAnne Butterfield, 2019: Nuclear Disarmament

  • Welling Hall, 2018: Advocacy Curriculum Creation and Art Exhibit

  • George Conyne, 2018: Militarism

  • Joey Hartmann-Dow, 2018: Climate Disruption and Mass Incarceration

  • Diana Roose, 2018: Police Militarization and FCNL’s 75th Anniversary

  • Becky Steele, 2016: Political participation and elections

  • Doug McCown, 2016: Business processes and strategic advocacy

  • Lon Burnham, 2015: Relationships with Texas delegation

  • Phil Emmi, 2014: Growth policies and the environment

  • Elaine Emmi, 2014: Strengthening connections to Quaker meetings and churches

  • Helena Cobban, 2007: U.S. foreign policy

  • Cushman Anthony, 2005: Native American issues

  • Jeanne Herrick-Stare, 2002: Human rights and civil liberties

  • Jean Rosenberg, 1993: North American Free Trade Agreement

  • Ralph Kerman, 1988-89: Energy, the environment, and nuclear policy

Friends in Washington stand in a doorway
Chris Letts / FCNL

  • Diane Payne, 1975-76: Indian Health Care Improvement Act

  • Bryan Michener, 1975: Indian Health Care Improvement Act

  • Richard Post, 1973: Diplomatic relations with Cuba

  • Samuel Levering, 1972-73: Law of the Sea

  • Miriam Levering, 1972-73: Law of the Sea

  • Landrum Bolling, March 1969: Middle East peace

  • William Edgerton, 1968: Soviet Union

  • Cecil Thomas, 1962: Civil rights

  • Eugene Boardman, 1965-66: U.S.-China policy

  • Richard W. Taylor, 1963-64: Civil Rights Act of 1964

  • Ben Seaver, Spring 1963: Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.N. financing

  • Madge Seaver, Spring 1963: Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.N. financing

  • J. Stuart Innerst, 1960-61: Laos, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency

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