About Us

ABOUT OUTSIDER MEDIA FOUNDATION

The Outsider Media Foundation is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) journalistic nonprofit based in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Established in 2023, the Foundation aims to enhance public participation in and understanding of political activity through the media and other organizations, particularly in areas underrepresented by traditional news sources.

Our goal is to report on the activities of influential political figures and organizations often overlooked by larger media platforms, as well as to shed light on the institutional ways they are marginalized. By collaborating with grassroots journalists, conducting direct interviews, and elevating relevant pre-existing stories, we hope to help individuals develop a stronger confidence in their understanding of civics. We believe that offering a more detailed picture of our political culture and campaign laws benefits everyone, and we invite you to follow our work!

2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WHITNEY BILYEU,
CHAIR

Whitney Bilyeu is the Chair of the Outsider Media Foundation. She is the most recent past Chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas and a current at-large member of the Association of Libertarian Educators' Board of Directors. Additionally, Bilyeu has a professional background in education and publishing, as well as extensive experience working on statewide campaigns.

Bilyeu previously served on the Libertarian National Committee for six years and was Chair from 2021 to 2022. Her professional experience also includes a role as VP of Sales at Texas CEO Magazine and Chief Operations Officer of a Texas-based process automation company. 

J. MARK BARFIELD,
VICE CHAIR

J. Mark Barfield boasts an impressive background in media, politics, and advocacy. He currently serves as Vice Chair of Outsider Media Foundation, as well as the owner of Bar None Creative Solutions LLC, and Treasurer of Voting Rights Brigade. In addition, he plays an active role in the Chase Oliver for President campaign as the State Organizer for Florida.

With experience in journalism and leadership positions in various Libertarian Party organizations, Barfield brings a wealth of experience with emerging parties to the table. He has previously served as Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Florida and Chair of the Libertarian Party of Volusia County.

Zachary Dumont,
Treasurer

Zachary S. Dumont is a member of the Outsider Media Foundation Board of Directors and the organization's acting treasurer. Mr. Dumont comes to the role having experience in managing the finances for several third-party political campaigns.

Mr. Dumont is a former Town Councilor, elected in 2018 and serving his town until 2022, when he relocated to another community. In his day-to-day life, he works with municipal governments across New England, directly supporting 350 towns and cities, and lives with his wife in Rochester, NH 

Brett BitTner,
Secretary

[Bio coming soon]

Prof. George DJ Phillies

Prof. George Phillies is a retired physics professor and writer who lives in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is well-known for his writings on Libertarian politics and has authored four technical studies. He has also been involved in various Libertarian organizations and has run for Federal Office twice.

Outside of politics, Prof. Phillies is the President of the National Fantasy Fan Federation and edits several S.F. magazines. He has written eight S.F. novels, authored five textbooks on board game design, and has published over 170 scientific research papers. 

Ford Fischer

Ford Fischer is an Emmy-nominated independent journalist, primary source documentarian, and the co-founder of News2Share, a platform for raw video coverage of political activism. His work has been featured in Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning films. A comprehensive list of his credits can be found here.

STAFF

JORDAN WILLOW EVANS,
Executive staff

Jordan Willow Evans is an editor and policy analyst based in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Since 2022, she has served as the Managing Editor of Independent Political Report. Evans has contributed to several policy white papers and her opinion pieces have been featured in various media outlets across the United States. She has also appeared on platforms such as VICE World News, ABC News, BNT 1, RT, and Sky News.

Additionally, Evans has contributed to numerous academic presentations on the influence of personal identity on both professional relations and partisan dynamics, including those at the Harvard Kennedy School and various academic conferences on history and music.