A state judge struck down the 6-week abortion ban in Georgia yesterday. This is a huge win, but the fight for reproductive freedom across the country continues Read more about this ruling at- https://lnkd.in/gKb9X5Q2
IGNITE National
Civic and Social Organizations
Oakland, CA 4,056 followers
IGNITE is a movement of young women who are ready and eager to become the next generation of political leaders.
About us
IGNITE is a movement of young women who are ready and eager to become the next generation of political leaders. Since our inception in 2010, IGNITE has trained 20,000 young women to discover and flex their political power. From a small pilot program in Oakland, California, IGNITE has become the nation's leading organization harnessing political ambition, community building, and leadership skills among young women and girls. Our model moves young women to run and win, and it dramatically increases their political engagement on every level. We also know that programming is not enough: we uplift inspiring voices in our community to celebrate and cultivate young women's ambitions.
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http://www.ignitenational.org/
External link for IGNITE National
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
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510 16th Street
Oakland, CA 94612, US
Employees at IGNITE National
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Devin Holmes
Serial entrepreneur. Marketer. RevOps Fanatic. Growth Enthusiast. HubSpot Platinum Partner. Philanthropist. Investor. Urban farmer.
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Amy M. Zucchero
Chief of Resource Development
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Aimee Carroll
President SPARC, B2B, Wholesale, Uniforms. Accomplished Executive Commercial Leader with a proven track record in financial transformations and…
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Christine F Hernandez
Senior Director of Programs
Updates
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Congrats to Sriya Srinivasan on getting AB 2229 signed into law!! Her determination and dedication has created a new standard for reproductive education in CA.
Student Trustee of Solano Community College | Founder-President of SCC's Reproductive Health Club (RHC) | Sponsor of AB 2229 (Know Your Period)
It’s official: AB 2229, the KNOW YOUR PERIOD bill, is now LAW! Last week, Gavin Newsom signed our bill, and it feels surreal to see this idea become reality. This wouldn’t have been possible without all of you: my peers, Lori D Wilson team, our amazing partners, and everyone who supported us along the way. It all started with 15-year-old me, reading statistic after statistic about menstruators facing challenges—people like myself. I knew things had to change but didn’t know how... yet. On Halloween, I posted a Change.org petition, and within 24 hours, 100 people signed. Seeing the need for menstrual education pushed me to keep going. Event after event, post after post, our movement grew. I had no clue how the legislature worked, but that didn’t stop me. On New Year’s Eve, I wished for the Know Your Period bill to pass. Soon, with over 750 signatures, AB 2229 was introduced. But what made our bill special was the movement behind it. We put faces behind the statistics, sharing stories that mattered. On April 3rd, after waiting over 6 HOURS at the CA State Capitol, I testified alongside Lili Stukas and Lori D Wilson. The unanimous support showed this bill was more than just text—it was a reflection of our stories. We faced obstacles, but each challenge only strengthened our resolve. And now, AB 2229 is CALIFORNIA LAW! Students will receive comprehensive menstrual education, and what began as an idea is now reality. Now, Californians will KNOW THEIR PERIOD! #knowyourperiod
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Tonight, both vice presidential candidates face off in a debate that will feature "hot mics" and plenty of discussion. Tune in to learn more about how each candidate represents the issues and values that matter most to you, and use our debate toolkit to #IGNITEtheVote on social media: https://heyor.ca/JxePxb
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Along with the sweater weather and pumpkin spice everything, October brings opportunities to vote early in many states! Every state's #earlyvoting policies are a little different—do you know yours? Explore your options to cast your ballot ahead of November 5: https://heyor.ca/EQfjF4 #IGNITEtheVote
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Interested or involved in your student government?⚖️ Join our first College Council of the academic year! You'll get to hear from women in policy who are serving, or have served, in student government roles, and connect with a community of fellow student leaders. We'll also have a chance for attendees to win goodies, so don't miss out! 👀 Register today at- https://lnkd.in/eE67nPRw.
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Even if they can't vote, our youngest generations are taking alternative actions to shape their country. They understand and care about the future of democracy, and are protesting en mass to ensure their voices will be heard. IGNITE is honored that organizations like Grantmakers for Girls of Color (GM4GC) have continued to invest and support our work as we mobilize and educate the next generation of political advocates. Read the full piece from GM4GC'S Maheen Kaleem on why we need to invest in our youth below- https://lnkd.in/g7zmePgR
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What does it mean to be an #IGNITEtheVote Ambassador? We asked the people who know best. This year, our ITV ambassadors have been advocating for voter knowledge, participation, and engagement in their communities, and we're so proud of all their creative ideas and hard work. Join them in pledging to vote: https://heyor.ca/vlmmi0
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At our #IGNITEtheVote Summit in Las Vegas, we asked our speakers Deja Foxx, Annette Addo-Yobo, Mana Shooshtari, and Karrina Ferris what it means to them to IGNITE the Vote. Their messages were clear: No matter your state, background, or schedule, you have the power to make your voice heard at the polls and in your community. Join the movement: https://heyor.ca/NNpThW
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Our Senior Director of Programs, Christine F Hernandez, was recently published on Voice Of OC. Click through to read her full op-ed on how we can pique Gen Alpha's interest in politics.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day and IGNITE National's Day of Action, I wrote a community piece for Voice of OC. I’m already thinking about how parents can get kids interested in voting and how we talk about community change at the local level.
Hernandez: Why Do Orange County’s 9-Year-Olds Think Politics is Boring?
http://voiceofoc.org
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The IGNITE internship program is designed to help high school and college students- including those in graduate and law school programs- bridge the gap between their academic and professional careers. Interns can expect to gain valuable hands-on experience while building the tools, confidence, and leadership skills they need for future professional challenges and pursuits. All internships are currently remote, and applications are due September 25, 2024 by 9am PST. Apply today- https://bit.ly/4ddcay0.
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