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Without a doubt, the re-election of Donald Trump has sent a loud and clear message: Politics is still a man’s game. This is a message that we at IGNITE refute and have centered our mission around dismantling. Our work centers on breaking barriers and helping young women navigate a system that too often regards them as exceptions rather than the norm. We had hoped that, this election, women and girls everywhere could see for themselves that they have access to the highest office. The missed opportunity is disheartening, but we will nevertheless continue to do the hard work of promoting a vision for our political system that values women and their leadership.  

IGNITE is thrilled to introduce you to our ninth cohort of Dr. Anne Moses Fellows. Every year, IGNITE recruits a diverse and passionate group of leaders from communities across America and provides them with the resources, training, and networks to flex their political power! Fellows serve as ambassadors for IGNITE’s mission and vision and are tasked with mobilizing Gen Z on college campuses to become civically and politically engaged. They play a valuable role in our efforts to spread a national message that it is time for Gen Z to step into political power. Learn more about this years's Dr. Anne Moses IGNITE Fellows below. 

Meet Jay Fraser, IGNITE's 24-25 DMV Fellow!

Meet Grace Edwards, IGNITE's 24-25 Ohio Fellow!

Meet Jaylen Adams, IGNITE's 24-25 New York Fellow!

Meet Kelsei Scott, IGNITE's 24-25 Chicago Fellow!

Meet Shaylyn Becton, IGNITE's 24-25 California Fellow!

Meet Isabella LoCicero, IGNITE's 24-25 Texas Fellow!

At IGNITE, our mission remains to propel young women into political leadership and fuel a movement for a more inclusive democracy. Today, we celebrate Kamala Harris securing the votes to become the first woman of color nominee for President by a major political party in the United States. This historic event  transcends political ideologies and partisanship, marking a significant breakthrough in our ongoing struggle for gender equality and diverse racial representation in political offices across America. The road to this moment has been paved with challenges, many of which echo the experiences of the countless young women we train and mentor at Ignite. Vice President Harris's nomination marks a long overdue milestone and serves as a beacon of progress. It challenges outdated yet still all too prevalent notions of what a leader looks like.

Julia Perrotta is proud to serve as IGNITE’s Civic Engagement Coordinator. Julia recently graduated the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied...