Claudia Kline (they/she) is a passionate and dedicated professional with a Master’s degree in Social Justice & Community Organizing. With extensive experience in community outreach, public speaking, and program coordination, Claudia has spent the last eight years organizing communities across Arizona, fostering connections, and driving impactful change. Their global perspective, shaped by internships in rural Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Kenya working alongside Indigenous communities, has deepened their commitment to nonprofit, mission-driven work and strengthened their ability to work with diverse populations.

Claudia is known for their talent in mobilizing volunteers, cultivating partnerships, and inspiring others to take action toward social change. Whether coordinating large-scale events or developing programs that center marginalized voices, they approach their work with energy, hope, and a relentless dedication to achieving organizational goals.

Born and raised in rural Arizona, Claudia enjoys spending their free time camping, gardening, and soaking up the sun. Their passion for building strong, resilient communities continues to guide their work, making a lasting impact both locally and beyond.

Jacob is an organizer and founding member of Rural Liberation who was born in Appalachia that later moved to rural Arizona. When he isn’t organizing his community, he is fishing, hunting, and recreating on our public lands. Jacob’s vision for our rural communities involves equitable public land access with a thriving green world for his future kids to enjoy. Jacob hails from a historic union family and has worked for the AFL-CIO among other labor and progressive organizations. 

Stephen Magnifico is a founding member of Rural Liberation. Stephen's involvement with rural America started by spending childhood summers hiking in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, where he learned to love our public lands and began to care deeply about protecting our natural environments. He eventually moved to Arizona, which he would use a launchpad to live in and explore rural areas across the Western United States and where he would start getting involved with progressive organizations. When he's not working, you can find him hiking and camping in the rural Southwest. 

Avery Whitney is a founding member of Rural Liberation. Born in Mesa, Avery would later move to rural Arizona to have a slower pace of life, and that's also where he would get involved with civic engagement and politics. When he's not working, you can find him hiking in and exploring rural Arizona.

Jordyn Perr is a passionate conservationist and community organizer with over five years of experience empowering communities through collaboration with national, state, and local organizations. ​Jordyn’s passion for the environment is deeply rooted in her upbringing in Green Lake, Wisconsin, where a dedicated group of environmentalists inspired a lifelong commitment to nature. An avid backpacker, camper, and trail runner, Jordyn's personal adventures fuel her dedication to preserving our lands, waterways, and communities. In 2022, Jordyn founded Rework Together, a grassroots community organization dedicated to connecting neighbors toward common goals of environmental justice and sustainability.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Jordyn loves meeting new people, playing chess, being outside, and cooking in her spare time.