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Since IGNITE’s start in 2010, we’ve trained over 35,000 young women-identifying persons to own their political power. As we continue to build a movement of young leaders, the financial investment of supporters like The Herb Block Foundation is crucial. We are grateful to The Herb Block Foundation, who generously awarded IGNITE an “Encouraging Citizen Involvement” grant of $15,000. This grant aims to ensure a “responsible, responsive democratic government” through civic engagement activities such as citizen education and voter participation. IGNITE will  use the proceeds of this grant to further our mission in New Jersey. 

Growing up, I could never master the art of “jumping in” between two jump ropes when playing Double Dutch. In Double Dutch, two ropes are being turned inwards, one behind the other. While I knew how to jump solo, I struggled to jump with two ropes out of fear of being tangled or struck by the rope when attempting to “jump in.” Ultimately, I found my best skill was to be one of the people turning the ropes. 

Jordan Boykin is the current Ignite High School facilitator in the Houston area. She is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, with a major in Mass Media arts with a...

[Oakland, California, November 13, 2023] IGNITE, America's largest, most diverse nonprofit organization devoted to young women's political empowerment is proud to welcome Heather Sager to IGNITE’s Board of Directors. We’re excited to work with Heather, who will play a crucial role in empowering young leaders.

IGNITE is an organization that encourages young women to advocate for issues they care about, connect with peers, and channel efforts into impactful actions. This includes supporting our community members in finding ways they can take action in light of the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.

Mindy Chung is IGNITE's Digital Marketing Manager. She graduated from CSU Long Beach with a Bachelor's in Creative Writing. Her previous experience includes working in...

Emily Carriere is proud to serve as IGNITE’s Grants Manager.

Miura Rempis-Locke serves as a High School Program Facilitator out of Nashville, Tennessee and is a former Dr. Anne Moses Fellow. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Below is a statement from IGNITE’s CEO Sara Guillermo in response to the news today that U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein died at the age of 90. Senator Feinstein led a trailblazing political career full of firsts, and leaves behind a powerful legacy for the next generation of leaders:

We're honoring National Voter Registration Day 2023 in collaboration with The Boss Ladies Podcast! In this special episode, Saha Salahi, IGNITE's Legislative Advocacy Manager, interviews the podcast co-hosts and IGNITE alums, Manasi Gajjalapurna and Sualeha Irshad on their current relationship with political leadership and their initial interest in civic engagement.