Benefield: Class of ‘90 Santa Rosa grad makes history in San Luis Obispo
“Stewart signed up for a leadership-training program with Emerge California, a group that helps train Democratic women to run for office. She was elected president of the Cal Poly Alumni Association, then elected to the San Luis Obispo City Council on her first try in 2018. This month, she was named… Read More
Electing Women is Key to Happiness: New Report
“Most women in the so-called “developed” world lack this level of resources and social standing. That’s the reason organizations like Emily’s List, Emerge, She Should Run and Higher Heights play such a critical role in changing the game. They help women overcome the early hurdles to getting elected.” Electing Women… Read More
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When Women Run, We All Win
“In 2020, we saw the world finally recognize what we at Emerge California have known all along: women know how to lead.”• Read More
Honoring the life of George Floyd
Today, on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, our hearts are with his family and all who loved him. He was a brother, a father, a friend – and his life mattered. For George Floyd – and the thousands of other Black women and men who… Read More
Women of color taking charge in San Francisco
Women of color taking charge in San Francisco City leadership roles see many firsts The same election that made Harris Vice President ushered in other firsts for women of color in San Francisco. Supervisor Myrna Melgar is the first Latina… Read More
Leadership group carves political path for underrepresented women
Melanie V. Ramil, executive director of Emerge California, said women are underrepresented in politics. Her group exists to change that…” Leadership group carves political path for underrepresented women By Hoda Emam :: Bay City News January 18, 2021… Read More
Emerge: Allow us to Reintroduce Ourselves
For far too long, the American government has not reflected the nation, with women being under represented at all levels of government. For 15 years, Emerge has steadily worked toward increasing Democratic women’s representation in local, state, and federal elected offices through candidate recruitment and training programs. But, as… Read More
Videos About Emerge California
Videos About Emerge California With Emerge CA Alumnae: Libby Schaaf, Oakland Mayor London Breed, San Francisco Mayor Heidi Harmon, San Luis Obispo Mayor… Read More
Emerge California Urges Governor Newsom to Appoint a Black Woman to the United States Senate
Emerge California Urges Governor Newsom to Appoint a Black Woman to the United States Senate For Immediate Release December 15, 2020 Contact: Melanie V. Ramil; (916) 396-6153 contact@emergeca.org Sacramento, CA — Emerge California, the premier organization… Read More