Emerge Staff Spotlight, November 2024:
Geri Jannarone, Emerge New Jersey Executive Director
Find out more about Geri:
Why is your work at Emerge important?
As the Executive Director of Emerge NJ I believe it’s critical that we see the diversity of this great state in all places of power, from the school board to the halls of Trenton. While we’re making strides in that direction, we are not nearly where we need to be in seeing Black, Brown, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, unmarried and young women in those spaces. I’ll continue to do the important work of Emerge until we get there.
Who in politics inspires you?
As a cofounder of Emerge and our next President, VP Kamala Harris inspires me and so many others. But I think it’s the young women of color, with the most compelling stories and lived experiences, who come through our program that inspire me most.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Work life balance is really important to me. To maintain that I practice yoga and meditate, spend time with family and friends, walk the dogs, spend time in nature, and laugh 🙂