Learn more about some of the people behind Scrutineers.

Staff

Emily Levy

Founder of Scrutineers

Yhey G. Bumanlag (she/her)

Operations Specialist and Members Support

Yhey (pronounced “Yay”) leads online operations at Scrutineers, delivering strategic, tech-savvy support across email campaigns, event systems, community engagement, and fundraising initiatives.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Marketing, and over 15 years of online business management experience. She has provided remote operations support to mission-based entrepreneurs and organization leaders across all industries.

By coordinating seamlessly with leadership and empowering mission-essential workflows, she ensures every digital touchpoint – from automation to outreach – advances Scrutineers’ impact with clarity and care.

In addition to leading systems, tools and marketing initiatives that empower Scrutineer’s mission and vision, Yhey makes time to foster shelter animals by extending care where resources fall short and embodying her belief that small acts of love can spark meaningful change.

Advisors

Bennie Smith

Election Commissioner, Shelby County, TN; data analyst

Andrea Miller

Founding board member, Center for Common Ground; Executive Director, People Demanding Action

Jan BenDor

Co-Founder of the Michigan Election Reform Alliance in 2004, currently Statewide Coordinator; accredited Michigan election administrator and election worker trainer

Scrutineers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.