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Legislative advocacy is one of the most effective ways to make a change in your community. One way to go about advocacy is to draft and present a policy proposal. A policy proposal is what you bring to elected officials or decision-makers about a certain policy or issue. But before reaching out to elected officials, it’s important to define your end goal and choose which level of government your policy proposal affects (state, county, municipal, or school board). After that, it’s time to start creating your pitch and policy proposal. 

Carolyn Kedslie serves as our North Texas Fellow.

Kelsey Lowman serves as our Cincinnati/Cleveland Fellow.

Isabella Marches serves as our D.C. Fellow.

Sherlyna Hanna serves as our Baltimore Fellow.

In this election year, more women ran for office than ever before. We should all take a moment to celebrate those who ran and have inspired the next generation of leaders. Some of the many womxn who ran just made history by becoming the “firsts” at the congressional and state levels. Keep reading to learn more about the women in politics who made history in this election.

Shay Franco-Clausen is a fierce and dynamic powerhouse who advocates and tirelessly empowers, educates, and prepares women of color to take their rightful seats at the decision-making table.

Being a good leader when you’re young can seem daunting, but don’t let your age stop you from being the best leader you can be. Whether you’re in politics, activism or in school, being a leader in your community can open doors and better prepare you for your future. If you are looking to step into a leadership position or already serving in one, check out these tips to be even more effective and successful. 

Stacey Yvonne Abrams is an American politician, lawyer, voting rights activist, and author who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2007 to 2017, serving as minority leader from 2011 to 2017. Here's a timeline of key moments in Abrams’ career. 

Join IGNITE online for our young women’s track at the New England Women’s Policy Conference: The Time Is Now: Gender Justice, Antiracism, and Systemic Change.