Our Team — Ant Strategies, Media, and Logistics

Dean Charles Anthony II

President & Founder

Dean Charles Anthony II is the Founder and President of Ant Strategies, Media and Logistics, or Ant Strategies for short. Dean specializes in campaign strategy and community grass root organizing. Over the last ten years, he has dedicated his work to building power in Black communities and promoting high electoral turnout.

Dean has worked with and for numerous campaigns and non-profits across the country. Of recent note, he was the Field Director for the 2022 Stacey Abrams for Governor campaign, and while at Black Voters Matter, Dean worked as Deputy National Field Director and Logistics Director. He is also a nationally published photographer.

Dean Charles Anthony II received his Bachelor's Degree from Murray State University with a Major in Political Science and a Minor in Theatre.

Dean lives by a simple rule, "Do right by God, do right by your wife, and never hurt the people."

Jasmyne Jones

Director of Data and Strategy

Jasmyne Jones (born October 19, 1994) is an American campaign strategist that focuses on Field Data, Voter Protection Efforts, Policy, and elevating the voices and experiences of black and brown youths.

Jasmyne is from Louisville, KY and has completed her education at the University of Louisville. She has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, and is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law.

Recently Jasmyne has been involved with both partisan and nonpartisan races. Jasmyne was the Voter Protection Coordinator in Kentucky during the 2022 General election, Operations Director for Craig Greenberg for Mayor during the 2022 Primary, and Voter Access Network manager for Stacey Abrams for Governor. Jasmyne is on the Board of Directors for Joshua Community Connectors, which prides themselves on helping recently released offenders secure housing.

Jasmyne is currently the Director of Data and Strategy. In this role, Jasmyne inspires to lead progressive teams to victory using nominal data strategies and policies that are meant to protect and perfect the American dream for disenfranchised minority groups.

Paul Jean-Marie

Direct of Logistics and Operations

Paul Jean-Marie is a decorated Navy submarine veteran Operations Director, and Management expert with a track record of driving results, leading teams, and problem solving in high stakes, fast paced environments. Paul is an Emory University graduate born and raised in Miami Florida to two Haitian American immigrants Paul Has dedicated his life to professionalism, community-building, public service and the improvement of community health and wellbeing. Currently pursuing graduate study in Bioethics at Emory University. Focusing on the ethics surrounding healthcare billing processes and the logistics of medicine. After graduating high school Paul Joined the Navy in November 2010 and after eight years of exemplary service Paul separated from the Navy in November 2018. During his tenure in the military as a Sonar Technician Submarines First Class Paul served in many roles to support the ship. After leaving the military Paul received his baccalaureate in biological science from Emory University and served as the Operations Director for the field program on the Stacey Abrams’ One Georgia Leadership Committee.

Russell Frakes

Director of Training & Development

As Director of Training & Development Russell brings his ability to create. tailor, and design plans and tools to each project. As well as his desire to develop long term power in the communities these projects are being conducted. At the center of every project Russell is a part of is a commitment to equity, inclusion, empowerment, and action. He has experience in program design, development, and implementation. Russell also has extensive experience in identifying areas of programmatic deficiency. As well as the creation, distribution and presentation of training of various types and scopes to address the needs of any project.

Prior to Joining Anthony Strategies Russell worked on various campaigns across the country over the last seven years. During that time Russell has held nearly every role on the organizing ladder from Organizer, Regional Field Director, Field Director, Training Director, to Senior Field Advisor. Russell has experience working on races of all sizes ranging from aldermanic to presidential campaigns. Russell also has experience working in a variety of different states including the battleground states of Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and Georgia. Some of the campaigns that Russell has been a part of include Stacey Abrams For Governor, Bloomberg For President, 2018 Michigan Coordinated Campaign, JB Pritizker For Governor, as well Non-Partisan ballot initiatives in Arizona. Russell Graduated from Roosevelt university in 2017 with a Bachelors of Arts with honors, majoring in Political Science and International studies with a minor in History. Russell Currently is pursuing his Masters from American University in Global Security and United States Foreign Policy.