VOLUNTEERING FOR SHE SHOULD RUN™
Discovering the Next Generation of Pro-Choice Women Leaders
Last week, I attended the Choice USA membership conference in Baltimore, MD with other pro-choice student organizers from across the country. It was encouraging to witness their dedication to our movement. I worked to gather names of pro-choice women leaders who should run for public office and nominate them for the She Should Run™ program. I set a goal of 15 nominations.
During one of the sessions, a student shared her journey to public office. Despite being a college student, with the support of her friends, she was elected as a county commissioner. Her story amazed and inspired us. She is the only African American, the only woman, and the only person under 50 on the county commissioner board. I encouraged her to self-nominate for the She Should Run™ program, and she did!
When my fellow pro-choice women leaders approached me for more information about running for office, I saw the light in their eyes and the doubt on their faces. Many women are hesitant to consider running for office even though they would make excellent candidates. A She Should Run™ nomination could be the first step to running for office someday. At the end of the week, I surpassed my goal with 21 nominations. Most people were happy to nominate someone; they just needed a little encouragement.
Overall, the week was a phenomenal experience, and it was so exciting to collect nominations for the She Should Run™ program. I encourage all of the volunteers at the Democratic National Convention to gather as many names as you can and listen to the stories of the pro-choice women who should run for public office.
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