Events

— CURRENT EVENTS —

Join Emerge California at our annual event, Women Making History!
We have so much to celebrate this year as we watch history in the making up and down the ballot. 

Women Making History
Saturday, October 26, 2024
11:00 – 2:00 PM PT
Luxe Hotel in Westwood
11461 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Click HERE for Tickets

— PAST EVENTS —

Join us for  Pitching For Progress with Emerge California!
Support building the bench for women’s leadership!
With 900+ trained, 223 in office, & a 70% win rate, we’re changing the game.

2024 Sacramento Reception: Pitching for Progress
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 PM PT
Cafeteria 15L
1116 15th Street, Sacramento
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

— PAST EVENTS —

Join us for our 2023 Annual Reception: Persistence & Power! For more than 20 years, we have been recruiting and training Democratic women to run for elected office – and win. This annual celebration and fundraising event is a chance to toast our movement and the Emerge California alums and other trailblazing women leaders making bold change in elected office across our state.

2023 Annual Reception: Persistence & Power
November 5, 2023
5:00 – 7:00 PM
$150 Tickets
Sponsorships available starting at $2500
Host Committee Memberships available
CLICK FOR TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS
This event is a reception
Enjoy a brief program, re-connecting, and celebrating
Appetizers and refreshments will be provided

The Green Room at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 110
San Francisco, CA 94102

Together, we will continue to change the face of power in California and realize our vision of a just and equitable world.

Can’t make the 2023 Annual Reception in person, but want to help sustain Emerge California’s movement and ensure compassionate, strong and bold Democratic women continue to run and win elected office across California? Click here to support from afar.

Join us for an in-person or virtual Class of 2024 Recruitment Event (please click here for the full schedule and to RSVP to an upcoming event near you) to connect with Emerge CA staff, alums, and partners to learn more about our training program and get your questions answered.

Emerge California is calling on accomplices and allies for women’s leadership during the week we mark one year of post-Roe oppression following the Dobbs ruling this June.

Men for Emerge: Calling on Accomplices & Allies for Women’s Leadership
Sacramento Reception
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
5:00 – 7:00 PM PT
SMIC’s Bar Sacramento
Tickets include heavy appetizers & two drinks
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

Tickets are $150, Sponsorships start at $1,000, and joining our all-male Host Committee requires a $2,000 raise and/or write. See the levels and benefits here, or email contact@emergeca.org for more information!

Please join us for a virtual celebration! This year, the Class of 2023 demonstrated who they are as leaders by showing up, building sisterhood, and leaning into their activism as future elected officials. To honor their hard work and commitment to service, and to introduce them as the newest alums to the Emerge California community, we’re hosting a Graduation Celebration.

Guests may attend this virtual event for free and have the option to contribute any amount in the name of a Class of 2023 Program Member or Sponsor the event.

Emerge California Class of 2023 Graduation
Sunday, June 11
4:00 – 5:30 PM PT
Via Zoom
RSVP or Sponsor here!

Can’t tune into the event on June 11? Click here to support the class.

Join us for a very special Party for Parity event during the California Democratic Party State Convention in Los Angeles!

Limited Capacity 18+ Event!
TICKETS NOW SOLD OUT
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Friday, May 26th, 2023
8:00 – 10:00 PM PT
Downtown Los Angeles
Location provided upon RSVP

Join us for Making Women’s History Day at the Oakland Museum of California! This celebration of our movement and the Emerge California Alums making history as elected leaders across the state will feature trailblazing Alums State Controller Malia Cohen, State Senator Aisha Wahab, and Assemblymember Lori Wilson, and welcome our Interim Executive Director Libby Schaaf.

We’ll enjoy a champagne brunch, beautiful museum galleries, an exciting auction for a Golden State Warriors Experience Package including a signed Klay Thompson jersey, Suite tickets to the March 26th game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and more, and a raffle to win United Airlines tickets to fly anywhere in the continental U.S.!

Saturday, March 18
11:00 AM | Doors Open
11:30 AM | Program
Reception to Follow
Purchase Tickets here!

Ticket includes admission to Oakland Museum of California,
parking in Museum Garage, catered reception, speaking program,
optional private tour of exhibits by museum staff

Sponsorships including logo recognition, event speaking roles, and Sponsor-only reception and photo session are available starting at the $5,000 level.
Please email contact@emergeca.org for more information.

Can’t join us in Oakland? Join us virtually by registering to access the event program livestream here.

Join us in welcoming the Emerge California Class of 2023!

The Class of 2023 is comprised of Democratic women from across the state who are ready to step up and run to lead their communities. We invite you to join us virtually to welcome the newest members of the Emerge California sisterhood.

The Annual Welcome Reception, a fundraiser for Emerge California, allows us to recruit, train and empower Democratic women leaders to serve in elected office. We are thrilled to be joined by trailblazing Alum leaders Berkeley City Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani, Emerge California Board Chair Rhodesia Ransom, State Center Community College District Board Trustee Destiny Rodriguez, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo, Lemon Grove City Councilmember Alysson Snow, and Sacramento City Councilmember Katie Valenzuela.

Sponsors at the $1,000 Mayoral Level and above will receive logo recognition on reception materials and select communications and will be invited to join Emerge California’s Director’s Council, our major donor giving circle. Click here for more information.

Emerge California Class of 2023 Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 2, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 PM
RSVP or Sponsor

ASL Interpreter Provided.

Can’t make it to the Welcome Reception, but want to support the Class of 2023?
Click here to support from afar.

2022 Election Recap

We are thrilled that 107 Emerge California Alums are on the ballot on November 8th.

Join us for an Election Recap on Wednesday, November 30th. We’ll chat about the latest election results and trends, what women candidates faced this cycle, and how our Alums have done across the state!

Thank you to our Director’s Council members for making this event possible and for sustaining our work here at Emerge California.

All Director’s Council members receive free entry to this event
(email contact@emergeca.org for your special registration link)

>>>To become a Director’s Council member, learn more here!

Join us for our
20th Anniversary
Celebration and Fundraiser:
Emerge Victorious!

For 20 years we have been recruiting and training Democratic women to run for elected office and emerge victorious. This is a celebration of our movement and the Emerge California alum who make bold change as elected leaders across the state.

This annual event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and will sustain our movement for the next 20 years. Together, we will continue to change the face of elected power in California and realize our vision of a just and equitable world.

20th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser: Emerge Victorious
October 6, 2022
Masks and COVID-19 waiver required – more info here
This event is a Reception
Enjoy a brief program, re-connecting, and celebrating
Appetizers and refreshments will be provided
Cash bar

Doors: 5:00 PM
Speaking Program: 6:00 PM
Event Conclusion: 7:00 PM

Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
5 Embarcadero Center,
San Francisco, CA 94111

The Emerge California
Class of 2022 is graduating!

Please join us for a virtual celebration of the Class of 2022! This year’s class displayed grit and passion as they successfully completed the 6-month Emerge California candidate training. The Class of 2022 demonstrated who they are as leaders by showing up, building sisterhood, and leaning into their activism as future elected leaders. As our state and nation continues to grapple with the pandemic, racial injustice, and attacks against our democracy, we need them in elected office taking seats at decision-making tables now more than ever.

To honor their hard work and commitment to service, and to introduce them as the newest alumnae to the Emerge California community, we will be hosting a Graduation Celebration.

We invite you to support Emerge California and the Class of 2022 by joining us virtually! Guests may attend for free and have the option to contribute any amount in the name of a Class of 2022 Program Member.

We need Emerge California women in elected office now. If you would like to continue to support this movement, please consider sponsoring this year’s graduation. Sponsors will be recognized during the Graduation. Thank you for helping us give the Emerge California Class of 2022 the candidate training they need to be successful.

Emerge California Class of 2022 Graduation Celebration
Sunday, June 12, 2022
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Via Zoom
ASL interpretation provided

Class of 2022
Welcome Reception
Thursday, February 3, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 PM PST
Click here to RSVP!

ASL Interpreter Provided.

Join us in welcoming the Emerge California Class of 2022!

The Class of 2022 is comprised of Democratic women from across the state who are ready to step up and run to lead their communities. We invite you to join us virtually to welcome the newest members of the Emerge California sisterhood.

The Annual Welcome Reception, a fundraiser for Emerge California, allows us to recruit, train and empower Democratic women leaders to serve in elected office.

Today, nearly 200 Emerge California women serve in elected office, from statewide office and mayor to county supervisor and city council. Come meet your next elected official in the making and be part of this exciting movement!

RSVP here!

Sponsors at the $1000.00 level and above will be invited to join Emerge California’s Director’s Council, our major donor giving circle. Click here for more information.

Can’t attend but want to support the Class of 2022? Click here to support.

2021 Emerge Victorious
Celebration & Annual Fundraiser

Join Emerge California for our 2021 Emerge Victorious Celebration and Annual Fundraiser, a celebration of our movement and the Emerge California alumnae who are making change in their communities every single day. This annual event is our biggest fundraiser of the year and ensures that we can continue to recruit, train and support incredible women leaders to run for elected office and win. This is how we change the face of elected power in California and how we will realize our vision of a just and equitable world.

Note: Upon registration, the Zoom link and instructions will be emailed to you.—

2021 Emerge Victorious Celebration & Annual Fundraiser

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
5:00 – 6:00 PM PST

ASL Interpreter Provided.

Note: Donors at the $1000.00 level and above will be invited to join Emerge California’s Director’s Council, our major donor giving circle. Click here for more information.

RSVP today!

Join Emerge California for a
Class of 2022 Recruitment Session!

All Recruitment Sessions are held on
Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 PM,
July 16 – August 27, 2021.
They will be hosted virtually via Zoom.
The Zoom link will be emailed upon RSVP.

July 16 Recruitment Session
Hear from moms within the
Emerge California alumna community as
they discuss their journey to public office.

July 23 Recruitment Session
Hear from Black women within the
Emerge California alumna community as
they discuss their journey to public office.

July 30 Recruitment Session
Hear from Latinx women within the
Emerge California alumna community as
they discuss their journey to public office.

August 6 Recruitment Session
Hear from Indigenous women within the
Emerge California alumna community as
they discuss their journey to public office.

August 13 Recruitment Session
Hear from Asian American &
Pacific Islander women within the
Emerge California alumna community as
they discuss their journey to public office.

August 20 Recruitment Session
Hear from Muslim women within the
Emerge California alumna community as
they discuss their journey to public office.

August 27 Recruitment Session
Hear from LGBTQ+ women within the
Emerge California  alumna community as
they discuss their journey to public office.

Emerge Virtual Salon:
The Economic Impact of COVID on Women with Congresswomen
Katie Porter & Nikema Williams
moderated by Emerge President A‘shanti Gholar
Thursday, June 28
12:30 PM PT
Tickets here

Class of 2021 
Graduation Celebration
Join us to celebrate the Class of 2021!
Northern California Cohort
6.05.21 | watch the video recording here!
Central Valley and Beyond Cohort
6.12.21 | watch video recording here!
Southern California Cohort
6.13.21 | watch video recording here!

RSVP here

Please join us for a virtual celebration of the unstoppable Class of 2021. This year’s class showed an incredible amount of grit, heart, resilience and passion, as they successfully completed their 6-month candidate training with Emerge California virtually and while impacted by global crises. In every way, the Class of 2021 demonstrated who they are as leaders. As our nation grapples with a public health crisis and the fight against racial injustice, we need them in elected office now more than ever.

To honor their hard work and commitment to service, and to introduce them as the newest alumnae to the Emerge California community, we will be hosting a Graduation Celebration for each regional cohort. You are welcome to join any of the celebrations. Each Graduation Celebration will feature a notable keynote speaker and remarks from each Class of 2021 program member!

We invite you to support Emerge California and the Class of 2021 by joining us virtually! Guests may attend for free and have the option to contribute any amount in the name of a Class of 2021 Program Member.

REGISTER as a guest for free, or support our mission by registering as a Graduation Sponsor.

Can’t attend the Class of 2021 Graduation Celebration
but want to help sustain Emerge California’s movement?
Support from afar today!

Emerge Across America
— feat. Sec. Hillary Clinton!
Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
5:00 PM PT

Across the Golden State, you’ve seen all the incredible things Emerge California has accomplished. Whether it’s the trainings we’ve held, the elections we’ve won, or the work our 183 alums in elected office are doing, we’re beyond grateful for all the work we’ve been able to do so far. But did you know that we have 26 sister states who are fighting for Democratic women too?

Emerge Across America is a chance for us and our sisters to come together and highlight all we’ve accomplished this last year. We’ll showcase some of our amazing alums, hear from speakers such as the Honorable Sara Gideon, and feature a special address from Secretary Hillary Clinton!

Watch the video recording of the event here!

Emerge California
Scholarship Fund Event
Tuesday, March 23
5:00 – 6:00 PM PT
RSVP here
Via Zoom, closed captioning provided

Keynote Speaker: Valerie Jarrett
Board Chair, Civic Nation and President, The Barack Obama Foundation

In conversation with Jordan Brooks
Executive Director, The United State of Women

Hear from Emerge California Class of 2020 Scholarship Recipients:
Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez, City of Alhambra
Mayor Ge’Nell Gary, City of Albany

Help us train the next generation of women leaders!

Since our founding in 2002, Emerge California has offered a Scholarship Program to ensure that any Democratic woman leader with the passion and commitment to run for office is able to train with us. The Scholarship Fund makes this possible!

This event is free and open to all, and registration is required. Register here!

Guests will be invited to support the Emerge California Scholarship Fund during the event. Can’t attend, or want to donate to the Scholarship Fund in advance? Support here!

Emerge Virtual Salon with
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison
Wednesday, March 17 at 1:00 PM PT
$50 Alumnae & Young Professional Tickets
$100 Individual Tickets
Tickets here

Join our national partner organization Emerge President A’shanti F. Gholar for a one-on-one conversation with the new Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison!

Jaime Harrison made history as both the first Black Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party and as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate when he ran against Lindsey Graham last year. Now, we’re excited to speak to our new Democratic National Committee Chair about the future of the Democratic Party, the New American Majority, and the role Emerge will play in making it all happen.

RSVP today!

Join us on our 2021
Emerge California
Recruitment Tour:
Answer the Call!
More info, schedule, and registration links here!

#EmergeStronger Interview
with June Diane Raphael

Actress (Grace and Frankie, Long Shot)
and author of 
Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running
for Office and Changing the World!
 6.23.20 | 12:30 PM PT | Zoom

Class of 2020 Graduation Celebration
Join us to celebrate the Class of 2020!
Northern California Cohort
6.20.20 | Zoom
Central Valley Cohort
6.21.20 | Zoom
Southern California Cohort
6.27.20 | Zoom 

Please join us for a virtual celebration of the unstoppable Class of 2020. This year’s class showed an incredible amount of grit, heart, resilience and passion, as they successfully completed their 6-month candidate training with Emerge California virtually and while impacted by a global crisis. In every way, the Class of 2020 demonstrated who they are as leaders. As our nation grapples with a public health crisis and the fight against racial injustice, we need them in elected office now more than ever.

To honor their hard work and commitment to service, and to introduce them as the newest alumnae to the Emerge California community, we will be hosting a Graduation Celebration for each regional cohort. You are welcome to join any of the celebrations. Each Graduation Celebration will feature a notable keynote speaker and remarks from each Class of 2020 program member!

We invite you to support Emerge California and the Class of 2020 by joining us virtually, or serving as one of our Graduation Sponsors. Guests may attend for free and have the option to contribute any amount in the name of a Class of 2020 Program Member.

REGISTER as a guest for free, or support our mission by registering as a Graduation Sponsor.

Can’t attend the Class of 2020 Graduation Celebration but want to help sustain
Emerge California’s movement?
Support from afar today!

ANNOUNCEMENT
—Postponement Notice—
Annual Southern CA Reception
*New date coming soon!*

After careful consideration, out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing the reception to respect those with concerns about the community spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). We will update the website in the coming weeks to confirm the *new* date for the 2020 Annual Southern California Reception.

Click here to read the full memo>>

Trailblazer Trivia Night 
Join us for a fun evening of virtual trivia!
5.13.20 |  Zoom

A special thank you to our Shirley Chisholm Sponsor, Emerge California Board Member and former Santa Barbara County Supervisor the Hon. Susan Rose for making this event possible.

Emerge California women are trailblazers and they are showing true leadership during this unprecedented time. Over 100 Emerge California alumnae are currently in elected office, working harder than ever and taking bold action on behalf of their communities.

Join Emerge California for an evening of “Trailblazer Trivia” to help sustain our movement and ensure compassionate, strong and bold Democratic women continue to run and win elected office across California.

Class of 2020
Welcome Reception
Meet the new Emerge California
Class of 2020!
1.25.20 |  Oakland

Join us as we welcome nearly 70 women from across the state into the Emerge California candidate training program. Meet the new class of 2020, and fellow Emerge California Alumnae and elected officials!

Over 100 Emerge California alumnae hold elected office, from school board to the state legislature. Come meet your next elected official in the making and show your support for Emerge California!

Breaking Barriers Brunch Reception
9.22.19 | San Francisco

Join us this fall as we come together to celebrate the 92 Emerge California alumnae who ran for office in 2018, recognize those who broke barriers in their races, and commit to work together to continue to elevate Democratic women in elected office in California. Enjoy an open-air rooftop reception designed for mixing and mingling.

Meet Emerge California Welcome Reception
9.10.19 | San Jose

Join hosts Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg and California Water Commissioner and Emerge California Advisory Council Member Teresa Alvarado in welcoming the incoming Executive Director Melanie V. Ramil, and Northern California Program Director/Director of Development Sierra DeSalvia.

Learn about Emerge California from staff and alumnae and find out how you can get involved.

Annual Capitol Reception
A New Day
5.14.19 | Sacramento

Celebrate new women leaders across the state, new leadership at Emerge California, and a new status quo in the making! Welcome the new Central Valley Class of 2019!