Emerge Staff Spotlight: January 2025
Emerge Staff Spotlight, January 2025: Jill Barkley Roy, Emerge Action Fund Director Find out more about Jill: Why is your work at Emerge important? I believe that representation matters at all levels of government and that everyone deserves to feel seen and heard by their elected officials. Read More
Emerge Staff Spotlight: November 2024
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… Read More
Emerge, SEIU Local 205 Agree to First Union Contract
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: media@emergeamerica.org Emerge, SEIU Local 205 Agree to First Union Contract Three-year agreement provides wage increases and additional paid leave benefits Washington, D.C. – Emerge and SEIU Local 205 Tennessee reached its first union contract—a three-year collective bargaining… Read More
Despite a Trump Presidency, Emerge Alums Shine Through
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: media@emergeamerica.org Despite a Trump Presidency, Emerge Alums Shine Through With a 70% win rate so far this election, Emerge to host new trainings for future candidates Washington, DC (November 7, 2024) — Emerge, the… Read More
Statement from Emerge President A’shanti F. Gholar on the 2024 Presidential Election
Emerge President A’shanti F. Gholar released the following statement in response to the 2024 Presidential Election: “VP Harris and Governor Walz ran a historic campaign. Millions of Americans supported their message of hope – we thank them for inspiring us to envision a better America for everybody. Emerge alums are… Read More
Emerge Staff Spotlight: October 2024
Emerge Staff Spotlight, October 2024: Maggie Chambers, Emerge Georgia Executive Director Find out more about Maggie: Why is your work at Emerge important? Our work is important because our alums are on the front lines of permanently changing Georgia for the better. Georgians are crying out for basic policy… Read More
Emerge Staff Spotlight: September 2024
Emerge Staff Spotlight, September 2024: Andrea Gonzalez, Deputy Major Gifts Director Find out more about Andrea: Why is your work at Emerge important? Voters want candidates that relate to their lives and that look like the community they’re supposed to represent. Unconventional candidates and fresh new faces means… Read More
Emerge Staff Spotlight: July 2024
Emerge Staff Spotlight, July 2024: Jessica Yañez, Data Manager Find out more about Jessica: Why is your work at Emerge important? It’s important to me that women get credit for all the work they do. We know that a lot of our society’s successes are due to the… Read More
Emerge Statement on Trump’s Lies in First 2024 Presidential Debate
Washington, D.C. — Following the first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and Donald Trump, Emerge President A’shanti F. Gholar issued a statement: “During CNN’s presidential debate, former President Trump lied, lied again, and never stopped lying. Americans deserve better than a leader who spews baseless claims while awaiting sentencing… Read More
Emerge Staff Spotlight: June 2024
Emerge Staff Spotlight, June 2024: Alexis Rillema, Development Intern Alexis is interning at Emerge on our Development team this year! Find out more about Alexis: Why is your work at Emerge important? My work at Emerge is important because we have the opportunity to empower and highlight the amazing… Read More