Who We Are

Board of Directors

Meet the Board of Directors of BDC

Their leadership shapes our vision and their wisdom and experience contribute to our effectiveness. We are grateful for their support and their shared commitment to workers and just communities.

Rafaela Rodriguez, President

Director of Partnerships, Worker-driven Social Responsibility Network.

Merle Payne, Vice president

Co-Director, CTUL

Brittany Scott, Secretary

Senior Research Strategist, Partners for Dignity and Rights

Eduardo Cardenas, Treasurer

Construction Coordinator, Rebuilding Together

Jennifer Arnold

Director, Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia

Scott Nova

Executive Director, Worker Rights Consortium

Rod Adams

Executive Director, New Justice Project, Minneapolis

Executive Director

David Pegg

David has over two decades of experience in advocacy, communications, investigation, and enforcement. He spent twelve years in Colombia, where he principally worked with trade unions and human rights organizations. For the next twelve years, he served in various roles with state agencies in Minnesota, including as a certified court interpreter for the Minnesota Judicial Branch and as an investigator with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. His work reflects a deep commitment to justice, fairness, and public service.