Meet Christina Williams, IGNITE's 22-23 Boston Fellow
Christina B. Williams is IGNITE’s current Boston Fellow and a former Atlanta Fellow. She is a Philadelphia, PA native and a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Clark...
Meet Kaila Pouncy, IGNITE's 22-23 Birmingham Fellow
Kaila Pouncy is IGNITE’s Birmingham Fellow. She is a soon-to-be graduate (May 2023) of The University of Alabama. She will receive her B.A. in Criminology/Criminal...
Meet Carlyn Michelbacher, IGNITE's 22-23 Baltimore Fellow
Carlyn ‘Kiki’ Michelbacher is a second-year Baltimore Fellow. This past May, Kiki graduated magna cum laude from Towson University with a degree in Law and American...
Meet Teniece Evans, IGNITE's 22-23 Austin Fellow
Teniece Evans is IGNITE’s Austin Fellow. Teniece is currently majoring in Government and African and African Diaspora studies at the University of Texas. She is...
Meet Nicole Johnson, IGNITE's Director of High School Programs
Nicole Johnson has more than 25 years of working in and with organizations dedicated to serving the community. She has served as a Director, Program Manager, Community Organizer, Community Educator and Youth Development Coordinator, throughout her career.
School is Back in Session - and so is IGNITE!
Class is back in session! As we return to our campuses this fall or even begin our college experiences, this is a perfect time to set goals and get excited about what is coming this next semester. For me, I am beyond excited to continue spreading IGNITE’s mission and work alongside my college chapter friends at Collin College, especially as the midterms approach.
Monica Medina, Fellows Program Manager - West
Monica was born and raised in the Los Angeles area and now serves as the Fellows Program Manager - West at IGNITE. She is passionate about mentorship, advocating for her community, social justice, and the political process. Prior to IGNITE she was at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) where she helped provide professional development opportunities for Latino Elected Officials to strengthen their leadership and ensure they had the skills and information needed to serve their communities. She also spent time as a volunteer mentor coach with America Needs You, an organization that serves first-generation college students. Monica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies and a minor in Anthropology from the University of California, Irvine. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, rollerblading, and spending time with friends and family.
The Dr. Anne Moses Fellowship Experience: Q&A
Dr. Anne Moses Fellows (aka IGNITE Fellows) are community leaders and organizers who mobilize and empower others in their cities and states to become civically and politically engaged. They are helping young cis women, non-binary and gender expansive youth explore new ways to flex their political power, and together, change the face of politics across the country. Keep reading to learn more about the Fellowship from former IGNITE Fellows.
Reflecting on Feminist Firebrand Emmeline Pankhurst
Yesterday was July 14, which means everyone on both sides of the pond should be thinking about Emmeline Pankhurst. For my fellow Americans, I would be pleasantly...
Emily Ultan, Development Coordinator
Emily brings five years of nonprofit fundraising experience to IGNITE. She has worked primarily for arts organizations and holds a BA in Theater from Connecticut...