The You Are The Power Team

Spike Cohen

Spike Cohen

Founder & President

After decades of business ownership, Spike shifted his focus to activism, bringing a unique mix of knowledge, passion, and humor to promote liberty. This culminated in a 2020 run for political office where he traveled across the nation, meeting countless Americans and sharing the message of liberty with them.

During his travels, he heard countless stories about how the government was disrespecting the people he met. He quickly understood that change was needed now, and the activists Spike worked with during the campaign were eager to continue working for a freer, more prosperous society more often than every election cycle. You Are The Power was founded to meet these goals.

Spike is the outward face of You Are The Power, speaking to government officials on behalf of our clients, using his connections and credentials formed during his political campaign to garner media attention. He has spoken at conventions such as Students for Liberty’s annual LibertyCon, Young Americans for Liberty’s YALCon, Freedom Fest, and many more. He has appeared on nationally syndicated shows such as Beyond the Beltway with Bruce Dumont, was a regular guest on Fox Business’s Kennedy show, and continues to make regular appearances on her podcast, Kennedy Saves the World. Spike has also brought the message of liberty to Australian, Canadian, and Russian media. He can be found speaking about You Are The Power on countless podcasts and multiple radio stations across the nation.

Spike is a tireless advocate for freedom with a commitment to help grow the movement at the grassroots level, training people in positive and principled messaging to explain the idea of Human Respect to everyday Americans, and working with government officials to implement common-sense reforms to improve people’s lives.

Myra Matejka

Myra Matejka

Executive Director

In 2004 Myra Matejka left her corporate management career to stay home with her children and found herself diving head first into community outreach and activism.  Inspired by Ron Paul’s run for the presidential nomination, Myra decided to take her skills into the world of politics.

With over 12 years of experience in grassroots activism, Myra has seen it all.  From organizing volunteers, managing teams, planning events, fundraising, guest appearances on local news shows and podcasts, running for office and so much more; Myra brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.

This former homeschooling mom of four joined forces with Spike Cohen as a staffer on the Jorgensen/Cohen campaign in 2020 and has been with You Are The Power from its inception.  Having left politics, she has made it her mission is to focus on community service through the message of human respect.

Ryan Ralston

Ryan Ralston

Operations Director

As a lifelong resident of Georgia, Ryan is committed to reforming the criminal justice and family policing systems. He has over twenty years of investigative experience, focusing on complex cases that have taken him across the country. Ryan is a graduate of Mercer University’s Public Safety Leadership Institute and is frequently sought after for his expertise in criminal procedures and search and seizure issues. Over the past decade, he has worked for, volunteered with, and supported various civic organizations and nonprofits such as Georgia Innocence Project, Fully Informed Jury Association, and the Atlanta-based law firm Bernard and Johnson, LLC.

Ryan has held multiple roles at You Are The Power, starting as a volunteer before becoming the Georgia State Organizer and then the Southeast Regional Organizer. His proven leadership led to his appointment as the National Volunteer Director, where he improved volunteer recruitment and engagement. Currently, as Operations Director, he manages the Volunteer Program, which includes the Volunteer Director, Cause Coordinator, and Family Reunification Program—an initiative he helped establish. Ryan also creates organizational policies and procedures to boost case management efficiency and client support, and advocates for You Are The Power by speaking on local radio, 11 Alive news in Atlanta, Hazlitt Summit legal conferences, hosting town halls, and addressing lawmakers—successfully supporting the passage of Ridge’s Law in Georgia.

For Ryan, the power of change comes from grassroots activism, a belief that has guided his actions and decisions. He strongly believes these methods yield more meaningful results for our communities than government-mandated policies, and he is dedicated to the Principle of Human Respect while focusing on positive solutions that empower individuals.

Victoria Lawhorn

Victoria Lawhorn

Volunteer Director

For over a decade, Victoria has championed liberty, empowering individuals and resisting government overreach. She has marched against mandates and managed political campaigns. Victoria extensive experience serving in local government as 1st Deputy Assessor in LeFlore County OK, a Fiscal Analyst in Administrative Services for Yuba County CA, an Accounting Specialist for the Yuba County Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office, and as a consultant for the La Paz County Assessor’s Office in AZ. She has volunteered with liberty organizations such as the Ladies of Liberty Alliance and served as a member of the Beale AFB Enlisted Spouses Club board.

In 2024, Victoria joined You Are the Power as our Southwestern Regional Coordinator, then transitioned to Cause Coordinator after a regional reorganization where she streamlined the process of vetting and accepting clients. She was integral in the development of the Family Reunification Program, and now serves as our National Volunteer Director, overseeing the Cause Coordinator, Regional Organizers, Family Reunification Program, and our activist network. Her professional background in administration and local government complements her activism, equipping her with the tools to tackle complex issues with compassion and strategy.

Victoria’s dedication is unwavering. Her experience spans public and private institutions, grassroots movements, serving on boards and committees, and consistently pursuing practical, love-centered solutions.

Bob Johnston

Bob Johnston

Treasurer

Bob brings his skills as a experienced treasurer to maintain our financial records with honesty and transparency. He as been involved with the liberty movement and politics since the early 2000’s, serving as Chair of the Libertarian Party in his home state of Maryland, then as treasurer 2 years, treasurer for multiple political candidates, and a 13 years with the National LP.

He has also served a vital role since our inception in the development of our ability to fundraise and promote You Are The Power by providing the necessary filings and paperwork to establish and maintain our transparency and ability to operate nationally with state and federal government agencies and charity watchdog organizations.

Bob brings his skills and expertise to our team because he knows people get hurt by the government, at all levels, every day. You Are The Power works to help these people, who usually don’t know how to defend themselves, and can rarely afford to hire someone to help them.

Brian Lambrecht

Brian Lambrecht

Press Director

For over twenty years, Brian has worked and developed his skills in marketing and promotions across radio and television in his hometown of Chicago through both the music scene and politics. After earning his degree in business management from DeVry University and starting a business in commercial lighting, Brian shifted into the nonprofit sector where he focused on marketing and public relations.

Leading a team to develop weekend long conventions with some of the biggest names in the liberty sphere for an international nonprofit, Brian trained college students across the globe in media relations, teaching how to garner media attention for their projects, draft press releases, and work with editors and producers.

At You Are The Power, Brian develops relationships with media outlets across the country that include TV networks in every major market owned by CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox, as well as radio stations owned by iHeartMedia, Audacy, and Cumulus in every state. Whenever team members at YATP are traveling and tackling a case, Brian keeps them busy with radio appearances and newspaper interviews to make sure the stories get out.

Ciara Mathey

Ciara Mathey

Social Media Director

Inspired by the Ron Paul Revolution of 2012, Ciara developed a love for liberty-centered politics, becoming an assistant volunteer director, working for an alternative media network, and attending protests, rallies, and political events as an independent reporter and photographer.

In Illinois, she was heavily involved in third-party politics, serving as a Chair for DeKalb County, social media coordinator for multiple political candidates, and winning several awards for her activism throughout her involvement.

As You Are The Power’s Social Media Director, she has brought her expertise in social media to expand our presence on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms to over 150 million impressions and tens of thousands of followers. She also oversees the You Are The Power Training Series, coordinating and presenting video training sessions on a wide variety of topics to our members as well as producing our monthly newsletter, keeping our members informed and involved.

Ciara’s passion and dedication to continually keep up to date with advancements in engagement and communication in the social media field has been vital in growing our grass-roots activist network.

 

Jennifer Floyd

Jennifer Floyd

Media and Graphics Designer

Jennifer’s passion has always been centered around service and personal freedom, leading to heavy involvement in liberty politics in the early 2000’s. As a passionately creative person, she brings a wide range of skills and talents to You Are The Power, serving as our Media and Graphics Designer since our inception.

From promotional graphics, print media, website design, to video editing and filming, she works closely with Ciara Mathey managing our YouTube and TikTok accounts with a rapidly growing followership and millions of views.

Jennifer believes strongly in the work we do and the clients we support, dedicating herself to the cause of Human Respect, participating in events, providing photography, videography, promotion and support to our clients.

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Our Regional Organizers

Western Region

Rebekah Massie; Serving the states of: WA, OR, CA, MT, ID, WY, NV, UT, CO, AZ, NM, AK, & HI.

Midwestern Region

Sarah Buethe; Serving the states of: MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, IN, MI, OH, NE, OK, TX, ND, SD, & KS.

Southeastern Region

Elizabeth Melton; Serving the states of: AR, LA, KY, TN, MS, AL, GA, VA, NC, SC, and FL.

Northeastern Region

Connor Drigotas; Serving the states of: ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, WV, DE, MD, & DC.

Our Top Members

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Bryce Acer
Andrew Amelang
Erik Anderson
James Atkins
John Bambenek
Matthew Barker
Trevor Best
Jesse Betts
Shawn Brule
Gregory Butler
Alan Crittenden
Robert Dapogny
Erin Dee
Lawrence Dickinson
Susan Dill
Travis Dodge
Tracy DuPrez
Johnathan Dupuis
Aaron Fowle
Margie Gorman
Eric Granata
Brad Green
Todd Hagopian
Ida Drucilla Heaton
Brandon Henricks
Shawn Hickman
Preston Hollis
David Johnson
Justin Johnson
Matt Kezhaya
Matthew Kramer
Ronald Lasorsa
Glen Lewis
Kyle Lockwood
Bradley Malouf
D Marchionne
Shaun Martin
Faith Martin
Nathan Maust
Ryan McClanahan
Megan Mills Hoffman
Joey Mitchell
Rosie Moore
Colin Morgan
Mark Noneman
Thomas Okrie
Anthony Parets
Heather Paulsen
Steve Phillips
Charles Robol
Dillon Shine
Danielle Siler
Pamela Smith
Allison Spink
Marti Rosenbeck
David Thomas
Nancey Trevanian Tsai
Shelby Varney
Justin Virgin
Carissa White
Amy Zdon
Carolyn Zullo
Andrew Amelang
Erik Anderson
James Atkins
John Bambenek
Matthew Barker
Trevor Best
Jesse Betts
Shawn Brule
Gregory Butler
Alan Crittenden
Robert Dapogny
Erin Dee
Lawrence Dickinson
Susan Dill
Travis Dodge
Tracy DuPrez
Johnathan Dupuis
Aaron Fowle
Margie Gorman
Eric Granata
Brad Green
Todd Hagopian
Ida Drucilla Heaton
Brandon Henricks
Shawn Hickman
Preston Hollis
David Johnson
Justin Johnson
Matt Kezhaya
Matthew Kramer
Kimberly Acer
Mathew Adams
Amy Adams
Mary Alexander
Sharla Allen
Brad Amundsen
Jon Andreessen
Sharlee Angelastro
Thomas Arnold
Chuck Baenen
Tony Baker
Chris Bakwin
Carl Ball
Tamela Bangs
Jennifer Barnard
Jeremy Bass
Matthew Baxley
Regan Benson
Amy Bergman
Jeff Bergren
Justine Bidigare
Samantha Bilodeau
Julie Bird
Scott Bishop
Bob Blahunka
Robert Blair-Smith
Eric Blandford
Andy Boldin
Liberty Boydston
Suzy Brandt
Sarah Branyan
James Braziel
Rin Brinley
Chase Brinson
Hunter Broadhead
Gretchen Brocard
Harvey Browne
Frank Browning
Travis Buck
Stephanie Bugg
Jim Bunch
Bryant Busby
Sidney Caldwell
Brandon Cambal
Ryan Campbell
Joseph Cantrell
Kyle Carbiener
Kelly Carden
Ryan Chalstrom
Sara Chambers
Charles Clark
Matthew Clements
Rob Clutter
Dustin Coffell
Rick Coffey
Leigh Ann Cogliano
Harvey Cohen
Moses Colbert
Ryan Collier
Linda Colon
Sally Combs
Timothy Conard
Joseph Corcoran
Courtney Cormier
Gary Cottingham
Denyse Cox
Hannah Cox
Milio Curcio
Esther D’Arezzo
Jennifer Daniel
April Davis
Brandon Deal
Jeremiah Deare
Alexander Decker
Steven Dettling
Chuck Dezarn
Wes Dibona
Shawn Diliberto
Renee Dohn
Daniel Donnelly
Kenneth Ebel
Joel Ellenwood
Lee Ellerbrock
Savannah Epperson
Jessica Esteves
Jessica Ethridge
Andrew Farris
Michael Ferguson
Michael Fewster
Jeremy Ficklin
Lawrence Fine
Ann Firestone
Michael Flaherty
Gary Fletcher II
Dominic Flores
Donna Forbes
Sheila Foster
Amy Fougere
Erin Fowler
Bryon Freeze
Alison French
Tony Friberg
Thomas Gammill
Matthew Gibbs
Amanda Gibbs
Jeanette Graber
Robert Green
Brian Griffiths
Albert Grove
Slaven Gujic
Todd Hagopian
Dan Hall
Amanda Hanson
Allison Harris
JR Haseloff
Trenton Hawthorne
Shawn Hickman
John Hill
Thomas Hill
Stanley Ho
William Hobson
Rob Hodgkinson
Justin Holliday
Tim Hopkins
Adam Houtkooper
Jason Hurtt
Nikki Indish
Alvin J Starling
Vince Jeevar
LaRhonda Johnson
Matthew Johnson
Susan Johnson-Millis
Joanna Jurgens
Kevin Kalamajka
Sean Kelly
Lindsey Kelly
Patrick Kerby
Sarah Kershner
Jeb Kicker
Andrew Kivela
Christian Klepperich
Alison Knudson
Brittany Kosin
Darin Kriener
Joann Landon
Scott Landry
Randee Laskewitz
Jennifer Leatherbury
Jeinay LeBlanc
Michael Lee
Matthew LeStrange
Katie Levins
Albert Levy

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Patrick Liapes
Thomas Linstrom
Corey Lockhart
Robert Lodder
Kristin Lohrman
Wes London
Kurt Lootens
Troy Louis
Kelley MacFarlane
Devin Madara
Megan Mahoney
Bradley Malouf
Chris Mansfield
Hayden Maples
Lars Mapstead
Mandie Marie
David Marino
Brittany Marmol
Larry Martin
Dean Martin
Myra Matejka
Michael McAfee
Thomas McMillin
Guillermo Melville
Ryan Merchant
Heather Merrill
Ted Metz
Katie Mitchell
Shawn Mizener
Ines Montalvo
Jason Morris
John Morrisey
Christy Mowrey
Luke Moyer
Jaimie Murphy
Kelly Nicosia
Cameron Nielsen
Lisa Nolen
Joan Nowaczyk
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Kyle O’Brien
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Kreslyn Barron Odum
Joseph Ortega
Alex Pappas
Judi Ann Pate
Dylan Patrick
Adam Petty
David Pickard
Amity Pickeral
Ashten Pilkenton
Tom Pinkhasov
Thomas Pitts
Joseph Poff
Brian Poole
James Posey
Joshua Presnall
Ryan Ralston
Danny Ramirez
Ashley Ramsey
Tyler Randall
Allan Rea
Erik Reinheimer
Robert Reynoso
Matthew Rice
Joe Rich
William Riddle
Rene Rios
Brian Ritchie
Vincent Rivas-Flores
Moises Roa Ortiz
John David Roberson
Jenessa Romero
Aaron Rosenow
Chris Rowe
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Leonard Sannes
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Robert Seifert
Daniel Semon
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