Carolyn Dewitt

Carolyn DeWitt is a nonprofit leader and civic engagement strategist best known for her role as President and Executive Director of Rock the Vote, a leading organization focused on building the political power of young people in the United States. With a career rooted in social impact, advocacy, and digital innovation, DeWitt has helped modernize voter engagement by leveraging technology, culture, and grassroots organizing to reach new generations of voters.

Before joining Rock the Vote, DeWitt held leadership roles across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, including serving as Chief Operating Officer of HopeLab, where she worked at the intersection of health, technology, and youth engagement. She also spent time at The Bridgespan Group, advising mission-driven organizations on strategy and growth. These experiences shaped her focus on scalable, data-driven approaches to social change.

Since taking the helm at Rock the Vote, DeWitt has overseen a period of significant growth and innovation. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its digital voter registration tools, formed high-profile partnerships across media and entertainment, and played a critical role in increasing youth voter participation in key election cycles. Her work has emphasized meeting young people where they are—online and in culture—while reducing barriers to civic participation.

DeWitt is widely recognized for her commitment to equity and inclusion in democracy, particularly in ensuring that underrepresented communities have access to the tools and information needed to participate in elections. Through her leadership, Rock the Vote continues to be a central force in mobilizing millions of young voters and shaping the future of civic engagement in America.