Five Reasons Why America Needs More Moms In Elected Office
San Francisco, Calif.—Moms are ideal candidates, and that’s why Emerge America, the only national organization that recruits, trains and supports a powerful network for Democratic women candidates, launched thefollowhillaryslead.org campaign to increase the number of women candidates by 20 percent, starting with moms. “This Mother’s Day, show… Read More
"It's a Girl!"
“It’s a girl!” The declaration brought me tears of joy when my husband and I welcomed our now 4 year-old daughter into the world. Hearing it again when our second daughter is born later this summer will surely make my heart swell once again. These tiny girls have changed my world forever. As I pursue a path in public service, it’s crystal clear to me why I need to change our world forever — for my girls. Read More
Connecting the Dots
Qualities of leadership are embedded within us all. Our life experiences give us the ability to empower others who wish to grow in knowledge and skill. Leaders know that growing together as a unit leads to success, not only in terms of sustainability, but also in terms of improving individual… Read More
Why I Volunteer in Educational Activities (and Why You Should Too!)
“Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” —Shel Silverstein Read More
Inspired Politics
Erika Feresten Emerge California class 2015 Emerge America, like other women’s political organizations, is dedicated to getting more women to run for political office. As a member of the Emerge California class of 2015, I see this as a most worthy and necessary mission. Our voices are valid and… Read More
Emerge America is Hiring!
Seeking Development Associate BACKGROUND Emerge America develops community-based affiliate programs designed to recruit, educate and inspire talented and diverse Democratic women who want to pursue elective office at the local, state and national levels. Our goal is clear: to increase the number of Democratic women holding public office. Our… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Impact Fees
Helen Wolter City of Mountain View, Parks & Recreation Commissioner Emerge California, Class of 2015 Have you ever wondered where the funding for park space, new schools, or new sewers comes from? Impact fees are crucial for elected officials to comprehend when dealing with any proposed development, as… Read More
Emerge America is looking for Spring 2015 interns!
If you are enthusiastic about the advancement of women in politics, then this is the internship for you! At Emerge, you will be an important member of a national network that is transforming the face of American politics. Who We Are Emerge America is a candidate training program for Democratic… Read More
#BlackFriendsMatter
Black Friends Matter By Heidi Harmon, Emerge California Class of 2014 Read More
Emerge America 2014 Election Newsletter
Letter from the PresidentDear Friends, Read More