Getting to Know Kanika Gandhi
It’s very rare to meet someone who exudes positivity, confidence, and class simultaneously. This week, I had the chance to speak with Emerge Vermont alumna Kanika Gandhi for our Friday Feature. We spoke via car-bluetooth as she moved herself to Vermont’s state capital after a moving company… Read More
She Won! Speaking with Jill Remick after her Town Meeting Day Victory
Following the eventful and exciting Town Meeting Day elections on March 3rd, 2020, we now take the time to reflect on the results and the victories we are celebrating here at Emerge Vermont. Months and months of work went into each and every campaign, and… Read More
Getting to Know Brenda Churchill
It’s always a treat to speak with one of the women on our Board of Directors, but when that woman has also been through the Emerge program it’s even more special. This week I spoke with Brenda Churchill, the Statehouse Liaison for the LGBTQIA Alliance of… Read More
A Conversation with State Representative Sara Coffey
For this week’s Friday Feature we get to take a look into the life and career of State Representative Sara Coffey. Sara completed Emerge Vermont’s signature program in 2018, and has done remarkable things within her community and for the state of Vermont. With a… Read More
Mother-Daughter Duo take on Emerge Vermont Bootcamp
Often times the word “politics” carries a daunting connotation. The concept itself seems out of reach for most citizens even though it is something that touches each and every aspect of our lives. From our schools to our roads, to bills and laws that protect our citizens… Read More
Hannah King: Emerging College Democrat
More and more every year we hear about and see the amazing things young adults do for society and the world. Between marches, activism, and involvement in politics, it’s no secret that today’s youth are making a change. As younger people all around the world get involved… Read More
‘Friday Feature’: Lizzy Shackelford
This week’s Friday Feature is with 2020 Emerge Vermont graduate Lizzy Shackelford. I met Lizzy at the Statehouse on the final day of training for this year’s signature program. While each woman had the opportunity to share news or updates with the class, Lizzy shared the news… Read More
Getting to Know Liv Peña
For this week’s ‘Friday Feature’ I had the chance to speak with someone who is currently going through Emerge’s signature training program. Olivia Peña will graduate with the Emerge Vermont class of 2020. Liv grew up in a small town and was drawn… Read More
Apply for our 2020 Candidate Bootcamp!
We’re excited to launch our 2020 Emerge Candidate Boot Camp taking place March 6-8th in Montpelier. The Emerge Candidate Boot Camp has been developed for Democratic women who are running for office between 2020-2022. Click here to apply! Our boot camps have been developed to give Democratic women… Read More
A Conversation with Joan Lenes
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Emerge Vermont Chair and former state representative Joan Lenes. While I anticipated our meeting to play out more like an interview, I walked away feeling like I had just had a chat with a longtime friend. We… Read More