IGNITE's Blog

From four fellows in 2016 to 30 fellows and counting, IGNITE is thrilled to introduce you to our sixth cohort of fellows. Every year IGNITE recruits a cohort of diverse and passionate women in communities across America and provides them with resources, training, and networks to flex their political power and mobilize women on their campuses and in their communities to become civically engaged. Fellows serve as ambassadors for IGNITE’s mission and vision and play a valuable role in our efforts to spread a national message that it is time for young women to step into political power. 

IGNITE is delighted to introduce Jessica "Jess" Riley as our new Austin fellow. We spoke with Jessica to discuss why she is excited to inspire women to step into their political power as a fellow. 

IGNITE is delighted to introduce Aniya Bryant as our Nashville, Tennessee fellow for IGNITE's 2021-2022 fellowship cohort. We spoke with Aniya to discuss why she is excited to inspire women to step into their political power as a fellow.

Big news for the East Coast! IGNITE is excited to share that Yasmeen Metellus is returning to IGNITE's fellowship for a second year. From Miami to the big apple, Yasmeen will be serving as the New York City Fellow. Unlike most returning fellows who serve in the same city in year two, she is switching it up. IGNITE caught up with Yasmeen to talk about leadership, political power, and the year ahead.

IGNITE is so excited to welcome our new Minneapolis Fellow, Monali Bhakta! We caught up with Monali Bhakta to learn more about her interest in empowering young women to become politically and civically engaged. 

IGNITE is thrilled to welcome Carolyn Kedslie back to serve as the North Texas Fellow for a second year. We caught up with Carolyn to talk about what she's looking forward to in the coming year and how she'll exercise her political power to empower other young women. 

IGNITE is delighted to introduce Justice Grau as our new Milwaukee fellow. We spoke with Justice to discuss why she is excited to inspire women to step into their political power as a fellow. 

IGNITE is thrilled to introduce Camille Gix as this year's Seattle fellow. We talked to Camille about her journey supporting local communities and what is on the horizon for this year as she embarks on her journey as an IGNITE fellow.

IGNITE is excited to announce the return of our Raleigh-Durham Fellow, Julia Perrotta, as she enters her second year in the fellowship! After a year full of success, Julia is coming back more ready than ever to serve not only the women in Raleigh but across North Carolina as well. We are catching up with Julia to hear her take on the lessons, experiences, and fun she had last year and how she plans to make big moves this year.

IGNITE is excited to welcome Camille Serrano to the 2021-2022 fellowship cohort as the Southern California fellow. We chatted with Camille to discuss how her experiences with identity and intersectionality shape her vision of leadership.