Young Women Run New York 2022

IGNITE invites you to New York for a full day of political leadership training, empowerment and community-building!

  • Saturday, April 9, 2022 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
  • Convene, 117 West 46th Street, New York, NY
Anyone who registers for either Young Women Run New York 2022, Young Women Run California or the Norma K. Stone Young Women Run Texas Conference 2022 will be entered to win a scholarship to attend the National Young Women Run Conference in D.C. 
young women run new york 2022

Young Women Run New York

  • Saturday, April 9, 2022
  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
  • Convene, 117 West 46th Street, NY, NY

Young Women Run includes political skills training, policy discussions, roundtable lunch discussions with elected women, and keynote addresses from prominent political leaders. This conference serves multiple purposes: to broaden awareness of IGNITE in a community, engage local elected leaders and policymakers, draw new young women who pull IGNITE back to their respective communities and institutions, and provide expanded networks for young women across a region.

As a conference attendee, you will: 

  • Develop your political leadership and legislative advocacy skills
  • Build your confidence as a leader and create space for community and empowerment
  • Gain access, mentorship, and networking opportunities with women in politics 
  • Create strong community relationships

Full schedule coming soon.

Speakers 

YWR 2022 Speaker Template (1)Keynote Speaker: Chelsea Miller 

A Columbia University graduate, Chelsea Miller is a 24 year old Brooklyn native and one of the leading voices in youth activism. Chelsea is the Co-Founder of Freedom March NYC, a youth protest and policy group on the frontlines pushing for reform across the nation. She’s addressed thousands of people in speaking engagements that include Madison Square Garden, Yale University, and the March on Washington. Her work has been featured in New York Mag, Forbes, Vogue, CNN, and BET. In 2016, she worked in the Obama White House as one of the youngest interns on criminal justice reform and urban economic opportunity. 

She is the Co-Founder & CEO of Women Everywhere Believe, Inc., a national organization training women and girls of color to be civic and corporate leaders. Her work has been recognized by elected officials and national organizations alike in the space of activism and social entrepreneurship. In 2021, Chelsea launched a campaign in partnership with Versace focused on women’s leadership and was featured in BET’s docuseries Boiling Point drawing the connection between the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and the current youth led movement today. Most recently, Chelsea was honored on the Oprah Winfrey Network by Vital Voices as a NowThisNEXT Honoree and was a 2021 recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Confidence award. In 2022, Chelsea was named as one of the newest commentators for NOWThis, the number one most watched news brand globally on social.

Stay tuned for more speaker announcements! 

Sessions at Young Women Run New York

Defining Your Call to Leadership

It’s time to re-define what leadership looks like and who gets to participate in it from whether your local community, to school campuses, all across  our country. Identify the qualities of leadership that are important to you, choose a cause you want to impact, and make your plan of action. 

Political Activism From Campus to Community

Learn how to be an activist on your college campus and how to translate your skills into a career where you can maximize your impact.

Leverage Facebook to Advance your Political Campaign

Learn how to harness the power of your social network to build support and deliver your message in a political campaign or advocate for an issue you care about.

Show me the Money: Campaign Fundraising Essentials

Terrified of fundraising? Think you don’t have the network to do it? Think again. Women are incredible fundraisers and have massive networks they can tap to raise campaign funds. Transcend your fears and learn the mechanics of how to raise what you’ll need to run and win.

Leading During COVID while Taking Care of Your Mental Health

There is no better way to test the strength and will of a leader than during the toughest of times. Learn strategies prioritizing self-care when you step up to lead during times of chaos and uncertainty.

Town Hall: Your Community Can’t Wait, Serve Today

Your community needs you today. Hear from dynamic leaders who have been doing the work from grassroots organizing, advocacy work, voter mobilization, and social activism spaces on the importance of service, how to leverage your power as an activist, and how to navigate spaces that weren’t built for you.

Power Behind the Scenes: Working on Campaigns

Not ready to run for office? How about stepping up as a campaign operative? Learn more about the types of campaign positions that exist, the tools you need to be successful, and how to support the next generation of political leaders in getting elected to office.

First Steps to Leading Locally

Have you ever heard of a Community Board or Local Commission? There are countless seats from Police Oversight, Education, Women Affairs, to City Zoning. Learn best practices in finding a seat through a local board or commission and navigating the interview and application process.

Registration Fee

There is a $10 refundable* confirmation fee to hold your spot at these events. If you need support in paying this, please complete this form.

*Only refundable if cancellation is received by March 31, 2022, 5:00 pm ET. To cancel, email info@ignitenational.org to request a refund.

Get exclusive access to virtual content

Join Young Women Run virtually!

If you can't join IGNITE in New York, you can still access the conference highlights virtually -- for FREE! We will livestream our main stage events. Sign up here to get exclusive access to live coverage. 

COVID safety policy for Young Women Run New York

Your health and safety is IGNITE's first priority. We are closely monitoring rapidly developing news about COVID-19 and are prepared to shift the formatting of this event. While at this time we intend to gather in person, please know we may need to move to a virtual format. We will give advance notice of any changes.

IGNITE’s COVID-19 Policy for in-person events: All IGNITE staff and onsite consultants are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For event participants, attendees must show proof of vaccination for Young Women Run New York. IGNITE requires all participants to wear a mask for the duration of the event and observe social distancing guidelines. Please note that these guidelines may change based on the venue, and well as local and state COVID-19 guidelines. (Last updated 3/3/2022)

IGNITE requires all attendees for Young Women Run New York to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Attendees must either submit proof of vaccination in advance or provide proof upon arrival at the event. A negative COVID test will NOT be accepted in lieu of a proof of vaccination. The following forms of proof will be accepted:

  • A physical copy of your vaccination record
  • A photograph of your vaccination record
  • A state-issued digital vaccination record
  • Documentation of vaccination from a healthcare provider
If an attendee is showing signs of illness upon arrival or develops symptoms during the event, IGNITE will provide a COVID-19 test to be taken onsite. Attendees will not be allowed to enter the conference until the test is completed and shows a negative result. If the test results are positive, the attendee will not be allowed to enter and/or will be asked to leave.

Convene’s Policy: Convene requires full vaccination of attendees at events hosted at their venue. Read the full policy here.

Thank you, Sponsors

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For more information view our sponsorship packet or contact May Nazareno, Northeast Major Gifts Director, at may@ignitenational.org.

Fund a scholarship

Donate to our Young Women Run Scholarship Fund

In 2022, as we come back together, hundreds of young women will apply for scholarships to participate in our Young Women Run conference series. By making a gift today, you are giving these young women the tools, resources, and hands-on training they need to accelerate their political careers. At our conferences, young women learn how to activate voters and launch campaigns and careers in public service. They meet with elected leaders, participate in legislative advocacy, and build a peer network of politically ambitious young women from around the United States. Thank you.

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