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As one of the youngest members of the Kansas Legislatures and an IGNITE alum, Christina Haswood is currently making strides for Indigenous women across the country. 

IGNITE condemns acts of hate against people of Asian ancestry and extends our sympathy and support for all those harmed directly and indirectly by the recent violence in Atlanta. Hate is a virus and we won't stand for it.

Gretchen Whitmer, the Governor of Michigan, has made strides for American women in politics. Born and raised in Michigan, she has had a long love of politics and public service. She was born to two lawyers and grew up surrounded by the importance of law and public service. Whitmer attended both undergrad and law school in Michigan at Michigan State and the Detroit College of Law, respectively. 

I’m exhausted. The pandemic has exacerbated acts of racism and violence on Asian Americans. And today we wake up  to another incident that will be etched in our history.

These young activists are using their voice to make a difference. Learn more about their work and discover how you can get involved in activism.

Nsé Ufot, the CEO of the New Georgia Project, has been working hard her whole career to ensure voter protection and promote civic engagement. Born in Nigeria and raised in Atlanta, her ties to Georgia run deep. Ufot received her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Institute of Technology before pursuing her law degree from the University of Dayton. 

Thinking about financial goals can seem daunting at first, but the most important part is to get started and do what’s right for you. Keep reading to learn how you can set financial goals that are achievable. 

Our team is thrilled to reintroduce you to Tierra Stewart as she steps into the Chief Program Officer role.

At just twenty-three years old, Nadya Okamoto has already made waves in combating the stigma of periods for fellow menstruators. The former IGNITE Boston Fellow fought against the Tampon Tax, which taxes these items as luxury goods, and has used her position to lift stereotypes against people with periods. 

IGNITE – the largest and most diverse young women’s political leadership program in the country- Named Equality Can’t Wait Challenge Finalist.