Director of Deliberation
Unify America
Willow Paul is the Director of Deliberation at Unify America, where she designs and delivers deliberation experiences that bring people together across divides to tackle shared challenges. From civic assemblies to facilitation trainings to the community building work that makes it all possible, she draws on evidence-based best practices and innovative frameworks to make civil discourse not just accessible but engaging. She holds a Master's degree in Communication Studies with a specialization in Deliberative Practices from Colorado State University, where her thesis evaluated various political depolarization trainings. She is currently working with communities in Ohio, translating her research and best practices in the field into experiences that help everyday people feel ready to dive into problem-solving together.