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Hoosier Women Forward: Unprecedented number of alumnae were on Tuesday’s ballot – and the majority of them won
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. 8, 2023 – If yesterday’s election results prove anything, it’s that Hoosier Women Forward alumnae are stepping up to run for office, and winning. Now in its sixth year, Hoosier Women Forward is a leadership training program that’s aimed at elevating and empowering Democratic women in public, private, and community service roles across the state. The program counts 111 alumnae in its network, in addition to the 22 women in its current class. On Tuesday, an unprecedented...
‘Hoosier Women Forward’ Announces Sixth Class of Leaders
‘Hoosier Women Forward’ Announces Sixth Class of Leaders Organization crosses 100 alumnae mark INDIANAPOLIS - Hoosier Women Forward is proud to announce its sixth class of outstanding Democratic women for its leadership training program that’s aimed at elevating and...
Statement from Hoosier Women Forward Board Chair Elise Shrock on State and Federal Court Decisions
Today, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that SEA 1’s near-total abortion ban will go into effect, putting the health and safety of Hoosiers at risk. The United States Supreme Court also delivered devastating decisions regarding affirmative action, LGBTQ+ equality, and...
HOOSIER WOMEN FORWARD BOARD CHAIR: INDIANA VOTES TO MAKE WOMEN SECOND CLASS CITIZENS; WE WILL REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER
INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosier Women Forward Board Chair State Representative Cherrish Pryor released the following statement after today’s passage of Senate Bill 1, which creates a near total abortion ban in the state of Indiana. “Despite opposition from the majority of...
Hoosier Women Forward Announces Fifth Class of Leaders
‘Hoosier Women Forward’ Announces Fifth Class of Leaders INDIANAPOLIS - Hoosier Women Forward is proud to announce its fifth class of outstanding Democratic women for its leadership training program that’s aimed at elevating and empowering women in public, private,...
Fourth class of Democratic women announced to begin Hoosier Women Forward leadership program
Fourth class of Democratic women announced to begin ‘Hoosier Women Forward” leadership program Leadership training program announces next class to take part in initiative aimed at preparing women for influential roles in public and private sectors INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2, 2021 – Twenty-four (24) Democratic women from across Indiana – a diverse group with impressive and […]
Class 3 of Democratic women chosen to propel ‘Hoosier Women Forward’
Class 3 of Democratic women chosen to propel ‘Hoosier Women Forward’ Leadership training program announces third class to take part in initiative aimed at preparing women for influential roles in public and private sectors INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2020 – Twenty (20) Democratic women from across Indiana – a diverse group with impressive and varied backgrounds – […]
What we will do
Each year, a group of twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) outstanding Democratic women will be selected through a competitive application process to participate in a nine-month leadership training program. Applications will be available in May of 2018 and the inaugural class will begin in September of 2018. Democratic women with a demonstrated ability to take […]
The historic surge of female political candidates this fall is a win for both parties
Indiana Politics, September 2018 The historic surge of female political candidates this fall is a win for both parties. Adam Wren and Craig Fehrman Running Club It’s too early to tell whether November’s midterm elections will send a blue wave of Democrats into Congress. But in Indiana, we’re certain to see a pink one: A record number of […]
22 Democratic women chosen to propel ‘Hoosier Women Forward’
For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Noel, 317.709.3103 22 Democratic women chosen to propel ‘Hoosier Women Forward’ New nonprofit announces inaugural class for initiative aimed at preparing women for influential roles in public and private sectors INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 17, 2018 – Twenty-two (22) Democratic women from across Indiana – a diverse group with impressive […]
24 Democratic women chosen to propel ‘Hoosier Women Forward’
For Immediate Release Contact: Tina Noel, 317.709.3103 24 Democratic women chosen to propel ‘Hoosier Women Forward’ Leadership training program announces second class to take part in initiative aimed at preparing women for influential roles in public and private sectors INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 6, 2019 – Twenty-four (24) Democratic women from across Indiana – a diverse […]
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