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Jerzy Shedlock

Pronouns: he/him

Communications Strategist

Communications

Bio


Jerzy Shedlock (he/him) is a communications strategist at the ACLU of Georgia. He writes, edits, designs, and produces content for our organization, equipping Georgians with the tools needed to take action and defend their civil liberties and rights. Prior to joining the ACLU, Jerzy worked as a journalist for a decade in his home state of Alaska, as well as in the Pacific Northwest, covering criminal legal reform, education, and other general assignment news. His reporting took him inside jails, to the offices of lawmakers, and to rural communities far from the states’ urban centers. Upon departing the world of journalism, he was the communications coordinator for the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) in Portland, Oregon, and shared the successes of the city’s family of numerous Indigenous tribes who are fighting for recognition of their cultural wealth.

Featured Work


News & Commentary
ACLU bumper sticker that reads "I heart democracy."
  • Voter Rights

Q&A: Inside the Work of ACLU of Georgia Poll Observers 

Volunteers watch for potential barriers, document what they see, and communicate concerns to staff. In this Q&A, we spoke with our community organizer about what it takes to volunteer and protect access to the ballot.
News & Commentary
ACLU of Georgia supporters gathered for a poll observer training in Atlanta in August 2026.
  • Voter Rights

Meet the Georgians Watching the Polls in 2026

Over the coming months, many Georgians will volunteer as poll observers during the 2026 election season. We’ll follow them for early voting, when they spend time at polling places, and see what election protection looks like up close.