SFCG-USA Staff Directory

Jonah Wittkamper
Director
(202) 777-2208
jwittkamper@sfcg.org

Jonah Wittkamper was named Director of Search for Common Ground-USA, effective February 25, 2009. In that capacity he oversees the programs conducted in the United States by Search for Common Ground (SFCG). He also directly manages the current projects relating to consensus processes as well as youth and students. Previously he was part of the Obama tech team, where he helped build the text messaging technology used by the campaign.  Prior, in 2000, Jonah co-founded the Global Youth Action Network (GYAN) to strengthen youth participation in global decision-making.  As the organization grew it merged with TakingITGlobal.org to form the largest site on the Internet dedicated to empowering young leaders.  Jonah has also helped to develop global networks of young philanthropists, inspiring new charitable activity from wealthy families.  Earlier in his career, Jonah led an award winning student computing organization, founded two internet startups, and created a corporate social responsibility initiative in one of the world's largest corporations.  He has served as a co-founder, board member, or advisor to a number of organizations including Pioneers of Change, the ManyOne Foundation, the L. A. Jonas Foundation, the Shift Foundation, WISE (Wealthy Individuals - Social Entrepreneurs), and many others. 

Jana Carter
Project Director
(202) 777 2229
jcarter@sfcg.org

Jana Carter joined Search-USA in August, 2009.  She is a trained mediator and attorney.  Jana received her B.A. from University of California at Santa Cruz with a degree in Politics and her J.D. from University of California, Berkeley’s School of Law (Boalt Hall).  Before joining Search For Common Ground, Jana practiced employment, education, and civil rights law in Oakland, CA.  She was also a Sloan Fellow with the Center for Understanding in Conflict and the Center for Mediation in Law.