Christine Hernandez, Director of College Programs
Christine Hernandez is IGNITE's Director of College Programs. She has spent over a decade as an educator focused on empowering communities at colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations.
PRESS RELEASE: POTUS ON BROADWAY LAUNCHES THE POTUS COALITION
Free Rally For Women to Celebrate
In Times Square’s Father Duffy Square, April 27th at Noon,
With Lilli Cooper, Lea DeLaria, Suzy Nakumara, Julie White, and Partners
IGNITE Statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Senate Confirmation to the Supreme Court
Gen Z women head to the California State Capitol to advocate for change
A woman born in 1998, I’m on the cusp of Gen Z, and many of us don’t see ourselves as political in the traditional sense. That said, we know injustice when we see it, and we’re more ready than any generation before to speak out about it. When we see issues affecting our communities, we step up and get involved. That’s why more than 100 of young women are heading to Sacramento today for an advocacy day.
More Than 100 Gen Z Women Advocate in CA Capitol: “Changing The Face of Politics in America.”
(Sacramento, CA, April 4—For Immediate Release)—More than 100 Gen Z women will advocate with California’s legislators today as part of their effort to change society’s idea of what political leadership looks like in America.
Sofia Huizar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Sofia recently served as Communications Director for the Immigration Hub, supporting immigration-related advocacy through innovative communications and partnerships.
What the “Don’t Say Gay” bill means for students and how to advocate for change
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law on March 28, during the same week as International Transgender Day of Visibility. This bill, officially titled the "Parental Rights in Education" bill, "prohibits classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels.” Though this bill was passed in Florida, it’s part of a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ bills that were introduced over the past year in states like Alaska, Arizona, Tennessee and more.
IGNITE's statement on the passage of the "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida
On March 28th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Parental Rights in Education” law, better known as the “Dont Say Gay Bill,” into law in Florida. The bill prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in primary schools, starting July 1. We are devastated by this news.
Young women are using their power to advocate for voting rights at the Arizona State capitol
This past Friday, dozens of young women showed up at the Arizona capitol for a day of advocacy. Specifically, we talked to our legislators and raised our voices on a bipartisan issue: Voting rights.
What will it take to reach political gender parity in America? A commentary on the state of women’s representation in politics
Political representation is crucial to success, and America has been making strides towards gender parity. But did you know that the U.S. ranks 72 in the world for women’s representation in politics? Yes, 72. The U.S. is currently tied with the Dominican Republic. On the flip side, Rwanda sits at the number one spot, followed by Cuba and Nicaragua.