ABOUT US
We are a collective of progressive local political professionals and strategists who want more women to run for elected office, and we are donating our time, energy, and expertise to see it happen.
We offer pro bono advice and guidance tailored to your specific community and needs,
and can provide you with a path forward. If you have thought about running for office, know that you’d like to,
or know someone who would be a phenomenal candidate but she just needs to be asked,
our advisors are here for you.
We exist to inspire women to take on leadership roles in their communities and
remove as many barriers as possible to their success.
A quick note: thank you for the overwhelmingly positive response to this effort!
At this time, we have reached our capacity to serve this incredible community of women.
In the meantime, please feel free to sign up as a supporter and keep up to date as we expand our services.
WHO WE ARE
Local Political Professionals
We are a collective of seasoned political professionals, campaign strategists, and community organizers with the expertise to get you started down a path towards public office.
WHAT WE DO
Initial Consulting and Guidance
If you want to become more engaged in your community by running for public office at any level, we will help you create a plan for your first steps, free of charge.
That may be an assessment of your current personal and professional situations to determine if running is right for you, and if so which office; it may be a plan to get a campaign up and running for the next election cycle. We will give you an hour of our time to help you get started, at no cost to you.
WHERE WE WORK
Illinois Communities
Right now we’re focused exclusively on Illinois, because that’s our area of expertise. Our advisors have worked in government and on campaigns all across Illinois, at a variety of levels.
We can plug you into your local political community through our existing networks, and if we can't, then we will help you identify people who can.
WHY WE DO THIS
Because Nothing Should Be In Your Way
We believe that if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. Women’s voices add a crucial diversity and unique perspective to any policy discussion, and those voices need to be at the table when decisions are being made about our communities, our lives, and ourselves.
SERVICES
Have you thought you might want to run for office, but not sure where to start?
We will match you with an experienced Advisor to help you make a plan, for free.
CLIENTS
Make a Plan
You've thought about getting involved politically or even running for office, but you need some help getting started.
While we can't manage your campaign or dive deep into electoral strategy, we can help you work through those crucial first steps to get you started down the right path.
Unfortunately (or fortunately), due to unexpectedly high demand, we are unable to take on new clients right now. We are so inspired by every woman who has signed on with us, and hope to share more advice and wisdom with you in future election cycles!
ADVISORS
Offer Your Expertise
We are experienced political professionals with competence in campaign strategy, fundraising, communications, and field organizing.
We also care passionately about engaging women in the political process, and believe that everyone benefits when women have a role in making public policy decisions.
CONNECTORS
Help Us Connect
You are willing to help our Advisors connect Clients to helpful resources in their communities.
You may not have the time or expertise to be an Advisor, and you may not be interested in running for office yourself -- but if you do have networks of people who can be helpful to our Clients, please sign up as a Connector.
SUPPORTERS
Lend Your Support
You're not ready to jump in, but you want to support women who are.
Sign up as a Supporter and check out the other great organizations listed below.
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Meet our Advisors
Alison Howlett
Christina Nowinski
Amy Sagen
Colleen Smith
Sabina Bokhari
Summer Intern
