May 11: The WeLead2023 Application is open now thru July 5. Are you a woman who wants to run for office? Or run a campaign? Or do you know a woman who wants to run for office or run a campaign? Or do you want to see more women in office? Please apply now and/or spread the word to help us recruit the next class of future female leaders. The program is offered at no cost to admitted applicants. Apply Here

May 10: The Women & Politics Institute, along with honored guest D.C. Councilmember-at-Large Christina Henderson, congratulated 23 women on the successful completion of the WeLead2022 campaign training program and fundraising challenge. 

Apr 18: Across the country, women are economically stressed, struggling with mental health, and concerned about the state of the country, yet they are also galvanized in support of improving healthcare systems, electing women to public office, and seeing the first Black woman Supreme Court justice. Gender on the Ballot's latest poll reveals the ongoing impact of the pandemic two years since Covid-19 emerged. Read More

Apr 9: Gaining media attention and tracking is critical for an unknown or first-time candidate to be successful, so we reviewed how to work with local print media, the art of the soundbite, and earning media coverage for the candidate or her campaign in our final session of the program year. We also took professional headshots, which the class earned by exceeding its fundraising goal by more than 10%. Pictured is Danielle Casey #WeLead2022. Read More

Mar 19: The We Empower team of #WeLead2022 hosted a wellness event to raise funds that allow American University to offer this important campaign training and skills program at no cost to admitted participants. The application cycle will begin soon for #WeLead2023.

Mar 5: Field expert Bailey Childers, consultant Rissa Martinez, and Neisha Blandin shared dozens of strategies and examples of how to add capacity to a campaign with volunteers, endorsements, party support, and consultants. Childers made it real simple. "What does it take to win? 50%+1 vote!"  Read More