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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