About

About PACG

Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) began organizing in January of 2005 as a large non-partisan citizens’ group of progressives in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois aimed at engaging folks to take action on a variety of issues within our society.

Our mission statement is: As progressives, we empower people to take action for positive change and social justice by coordinating a network of community forums and events aimed at educating and engaging citizens to work for the common good of all.

Our core values are: Social Justice, Empowerment, Diversity, Sustainability and Community.

Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions to PACG are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations.

Email our Board President or any of our Board members by clicking on their name below.

For general information about the organization, or for help with technical issues, please contact our Office Manager.

Our Board Members

Allison Ambrose, President

Allison is a faculty member in the College of Business at St. Ambrose, where she has taught for 30 years. She is passionate about ensuring that all human beings can live a life of dignity. Her activism caught fire after the 2016 election. She is happy to be serving of the Board of PACG due to the comprehensive nature of the work done by the organization, which captures many of the social justice issues near and dear to her heart!

Linnea Crowther, Secretary

Linnea is a senior writer for Legacy.com, where she tries to find ways to sneak her progressive beliefs into the celebrity obituaries and feature articles she writes. She founded and led Slow Food Quad Cities, as well as serving on the steering committee and board of the Quad Cities Food Hub. Her passion for environmental responsibility and social justice led her to PACG.

Cliff Day

Cliff Day is a retired US Army civilian industrial specialist. He is interested in a wide range of public policy issues, especially those concerning science, technology, renewable energy, and sustainability He has been a resident of Davenport since 1974 and is one of the original members of Progressive Action.

Grant Tietjen

Grant is an Assistant Professor of
Criminal Justice in the
Department of Sociology
and and Criminal Justice at
St. Ambrose University in
Davenport, IA.

Margie Mejia-Caraballo, Vice President

Margie is a daughter, wife, mother, sister and grandmother, working to create a more just society.

Ann McCluskey, Treasurer

"I am amazed that I am sitting on the board at PACG. I have always been impressed with this organization that has the flexibility to adapt to incoming issues over the years. I have tried to serve quietly in the background but have found myself helping with all the events that make organizations fun, i.e., the yearly picnic and the Holiday Party. I have met so many dedicated people. Their vision has propelled PACG forward and it has been great to help with that vision."

Alta Price

Alta is a retired physician specializing in Pathology. She has lived in the Quad Cities since 1990. She has been involved in PACG since its founding. She got her start in advocacy working for Women's Rights and LGBT Rights. Her current interests include Health Care Reform, Civil Rights, and Criminal Justice Reform.

Caryn Unsicker, Communications Director

Caryn received a Masters Degree in Counseling from U of Iowa. She currently serves on the Silvis City Council. Caryn loves working with young people and spending time with her grandchildren and canine companions. She is active in promoting progressive issues such as peace and justice and saving Social Security among other social issues. Caryn is a past PACG president.

Glenda Guster

Glenda is retired from the Iowa 7th Judicial Branch after 31 years of service. She has been a resident of the Quad Cities since 1979. She was involved in PACG back in 2008 and took a break in 2012. Glenda is very happy to be back and serving on the Board. Sheis actively involved with the Davenport NAACP and enjoys spending time with her family. She works hard at getting Minorities involved in their political system.