About Us

The Outsider Media Foundation, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) journalistic nonprofit founded in 2023 in Goffstown, New Hampshire, seeks to enhance public understanding of contemporary politics and encourage informed civic participation.

We provide grassroots media coverage, educational articles, and insightful analyses to promote a comprehensive and accurate conversation about the many voices shaping our society. Committed to transparency, accuracy, and impartiality, we work to ensure that readers can access information frequently disregarded by the larger media platforms and with the goal of empowering individuals to engage more confidently with the American electoral system.

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.

Brett BitTner,
Secretary

[Bio coming soon]

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 

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 a policy analyst and editor living in Goffstown, New Hampshire. She is the Executive Director of Outsider Media Foundation and Managing Editor for Independent Political Report. Evans is currently an alternate member of the Goffstown Public Library Board of Trustees, and is originally from Charlton, Massachusetts, where she served seven years as an elected library trustee, six years as an elected constable, and two terms on the Dudley-Charlton Regional School Committee.

Evans has appeared on VICE World News, ABC News, BNT 1, Sky News, and RT, among other media platforms. Her opinion articles have been featured in various media outlets. She has also presented on the relationship between personal identity and public politics at the Harvard Kennedy School and the New England Historical Association.