Recruitment for the Class of 2011 Now Underway

Do you know a smart, passionate Democratic woman who should be serving the community? Do you want to learn more about the Emerge Program or have questions about the application process? Click here to see answers to FAQs

Successful Annual Event with Arianna Huffington!

Arianna Huffington packed the 6th Annual Emerge event with hundreds of supporters on June 17, 2010. Click here to see more pictures from the event.

Emerge California graduates the Class of 2010!

Congratulations to the Class of 2010 on their recent graduation from the Emerge program. Click here to see more photos of the ceremony.

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Emerge California in the News

Emerge CA Hits the Airwaves with Radio Interview
WomensRadio

Pat Lynch, host of Speak Up! at Womens Radio, recently spoke with Emerge California executive director, Kimberly Ellis, about the challenges of getting more women to run for office. Click here to hear the interview.

6th Annual Emerge Event Calls Democratic Women To Action
6th Annual Emerge Event Calls Democratic Women To Action

Check out this great article written by Internet Marketing Consultant, Sumedha Garud. http://ibpw.net/emerge2010event 

Law protects kids with pre-existing conditions
SFGate.com

CLICK HERE to read this great article about Class of 2010 Program Member, Gladys Soto and her family, which was featured on the front cover of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Women Working to Attain Equality in Politics
SFGate.com

CLICK HERE to read an op-ed written by Board Chair, Teri Olle, which was recently published on SFGate.com

Recent/Upcoming Events

Recruitment Now Underway for Class of 2011

Do you know a smart, passionate Democratic woman who should be serving the community? Or maybe YOU are that woman!  The application process for the 2010-2011 Program year is now open and you can learn more about Emerge and download a program overview and application by clicking here.

Application deadline is Monday, September 20th.

Huffington wows the Emerge crowd at 6th annual event

Arianna Huffington addressed a crowd of more than 400 Emerge friends and supporters, Program Members, Alumnae, Board and Advisory Board members, elected officials, and founding funders, all of whom came together to celebrate our work and commitment to train and inspire the next generation of Democratic women leaders to run for office.  

It was delightful to see such a beautiful and diverse crowd and we'd like to thank all of you who attended and made this year's event a smashing success!  

Click here to see more event pictures

Welcome to the new CA Alumnae!

On Saturday, June 19th, friends and family gathered to celebrate the 20 women in this year's class and their successful completion of the Emerge California program.   

Keynote speakers included Assemblywoman Fiona Ma and Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization, Betty Yee.  

This year's class has added yet another layer of warmth, beauty, intelligence, integrity, and compassion to the strong vibrant and growing sisterhood that is Emerge California.   

Click here to see more pictures from the graduation ceremony!

South Bay & Peninsula Supporters Hosted House Party for Emerge

Emerge supporters hosted April house parties in Milpitas and San Mateo in April. 

For pictures from the San Mateo House Party, please click here!

For pictures from the Milpitas House Party, please click here!

If you're interested in hosting an Emerge event of your own, please contact us at contact@emergeca.org.

 

Alumnae Updates

Julie Lind (08) is now the Political Director/Assistant Executive Officer of the San Mateo Central Labor Council.

Angela Bruce-Raeburn (08) just spent a month volunteering in Haiti, working with a rural community to facilitate the re-opening of a school that suffered damage as a result of the earthquake, brought medical supplies and is now working on creating a fund to help the people directly in Haiti.

Marily Mondejar (06) has been selected by the API Joint Legislative Caucus to receive the "API Heritage Award for Excellence in Civil Rights" for 2010. Marily was nominated by California Assemblywoman and Speaker pro Tempore Fiona Ma for her work in domestic violence and Filipina women's rights and empowerment with our organization, the Filipina Women's Network.Every year, the API Joint Legislative Caucus observes API Heritage Month by honoring prominent APIs who have achieved in their respective fields and contributed to the API community.

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