About Michael Young

MICHAEL YOUNG, Coordinator, Tax Fairness Organizing Collaborative

ext. 122, myoung@faireconomy.org

Michael Young

Michael coordinates the Tax Fairness Organizing Collaborative (TFOC), a network of 28 grassroots organizations in 24 states that are working to increase the fairness and adequacy of the state and federal tax systems.

Prior to joining UFE, he organized for safe, secure and affordable mortgage products for low-moderate income residents in Massachusetts, and ensuring banks were fulfilling their Community Reinvestment responsibilities.

Michael is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston with a B.A. in Urban Studies. He lives in Roslindale with his wife Jennifer and enjoys gardening and cooking.

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Projects

Estate and Federal Taxes

Campaigns that strive to expand public conversations and influence policy makers on key federal tax policy and economic issues.

Responsible Wealth

A network of over 700 individuals who are among the wealthiest five percent of Americans who advocate for fair taxes and corporate accountability.

Popular Economics Education

A series of participatory workshops that transform economic statistics into engaging learning experiences to move people to action.

Racial Wealth Divide

Provides resources that deepen understanding about boundaries to economic parity among communities of color.

Tax Fairness Organizing Collaborative

A network of 28 state-level advocacy groups that promote fair and adequate taxation at the state and federal levels through grassroots organizing.