Leadership Team

Meet the organizers, policy experts, and community leaders driving Project Plenty.

Executive Board & Officers

Ayo Banjo

Chair

Leading the strategic vision for statewide progressive organizing with over 15 years of experience in grassroots mobilization.

Mandeep Ladhar

Vice Chair

Bringing a public administration background and a focus on equity to Project Plenty's executive board, with deep experience in inclusive leadership and community-rooted policy.

Cheyenne Cameron Pruitt

Chief Communications Officer

Shaping Project Plenty's voice with nearly a decade of communications and PR strategy, and a steady commitment to lifting up underrepresented communities.

Walter Cornethan

Treasurer

My name is Walter Cornethan. I am an Elk Grove native. After graduating from Hiram Johnson in the spring of 2009, I enlisted in the United States Army. Following my honorable discharge, I used my GI Bill at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and received a bachelor's degree in Accounting. I have experience with accounting for publicly traded companies and bookkeeping for small businesses.

Diane Cowen

Secretary

Safeguarding the transparency and integrity of Project Plenty's official records. Responsible for meeting documentation, FPPC-compliant recordkeeping, and ensuring every decision is properly documented and accessible.

James Brown IV

Chief Operations Officer

Ensuring operational excellence and fiscal responsibility. Oversees the statewide logistical infrastructure.

Justin Hurst

Chief Policy Officer

Crafting bold policy innovations for California's future, focusing on sustainable housing and economic equity.

Leslie Steiner

Senior Advisor

Providing expert guidance on political strategy, coalition building, and legislative advocacy.

Dylan Musgrove

Legal Advisor

General legal guidance and issue spotting for Project Plenty.