Janice Andersen

Janice Andersen directed canvasses for ACORN from 1982-1987 in Denver, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Boston, and Brooklyn. She was ACORN’s National Canvass Director from 1988-1992. In this interview, Janice describes how much she enjoyed hiring, training, and developing staff, and running large and successful canvass operations. The interview may be of interest to those who want to learn about the dynamics of running a successful canvass, managing and developing staff, and the pleasures of organizing for nationwide social change.