Atlanta, GA—Emerge Georgia, the state’s premier organization for recruiting and training Democratic women and nonbinary people to run for office, announced it has accepted 24 new class members into the organization’s Class of 2025. This cohort of trailblazing women come from communities across the state and have already proven themselves as leaders and trailblazers with the unique backgrounds, experiences, and identities that make up Georgia. Upon completion of Emerge’s six-month signature program, they will join a powerful sisterhood of 100+ Emerge Georgia alums and over 6,500 alums nationwide.
The Class of 2025 represents one of the most diverse classes in Emerge Georgia history with 95% of the cohort being women of the New American Majority–Black, Brown and Indigenous women and women of color, as well as LGBTQ+, young, and unmarried women. These class members come from communities across Georgia who have been intentionally kept off the decision-making table and will help provide powerful representation both on the ballot and in office as they look to run–and win.
“The Emerge Class of 2025 is our biggest class yet, and we are so proud to welcome them into our network,” said Maggie Chambers, Executive Director of Emerge Georgia. “Now more than ever, we need more women of the New American Majority ready to step up and change the face of politics here in Georgia and across the country. These class members are already getting involved and committing to running for office in 2025 and beyond to make a difference for our state.”
Emerge Georgia Class of 2025:
Emerge Georgia’s training program offers Democratic women and nonbinary people who want to run for public office a unique opportunity. Class members who are accepted receive 70 hours of in-depth education over six months that inspires them to run for office and gives them the tools to win. The program’s trainers are comprised of an elite team of campaign consultants, advisors and staff from all over the country, who have been involved in some of the most successful campaigns and initiatives seen in recent election cycles. Participants learn from these experts and develop practical knowledge in areas such as public speaking, fundraising, campaign strategy, voter contact, media and messaging and others. Candidates also meet an array of dynamic women who hold elected and appointed office and become a part of a supportive network, which includes a national association of Emerge alums serving at nearly every level of public office.
Emerge Georgia has a proven track record for getting Democratic women elected. Since the organization launched in 2019, the program has equipped over 100 women with the skills needed to bring change to their communities. 23 Emerge alums currently serve in elected and appointed offices across Georgia, including Lucy McBath, Nicole Hendrickson, and Ruwa Romman.
Emerge is committed to reaching 100,000 women of the New American Majority, repowering political structures, and fostering a lift as you climb culture over the next 15 years. In fact, 75% of Emerge Georgia’s graduates are part of the New American Majority.
Headshots and full biographies available upon request. For more information, please visit emergega.org.
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