Latitude by Genesys’ Cris Bjelajac Tries to Make a Difference with Guaranteed Voting Access

MENLO PARK, Calif. -- It's easy to overlook the significance of grassroots engagement and local participation in the democratic process—however, leaders like the Sr. Director of Business Operations at Latitude by Genesys, Cris Bjelajac, are setting an example by actively participating in their local elections. Bjelajac volunteered as a Precinct Officer for his local elections on Super Tuesday, March 5th.

“I started volunteering in 2020 because most of the existing volunteers were the incredible women of the League of Women Voters, but due to pandemic concerns they could not risk leaving their homes.” Bjelajac said. “You may remember that during the primary season that year, voters were waiting sometimes hours to cast their ballot at locations across the country. That’s because at many polling places there were so many voters and a lack of able volunteers. Since then, I have really enjoyed doing it, both in local elections and town meetings, as well as State and National Primaries and Elections. Getting to be part of the democratic process in this country is truly an honor.”

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