Hoosier Women Forward
Hoosier Women Forward is a political and civic leadership training program designed to empower Democratic women
to become more active participants in politics and leaders in their communities.
HWF Annual Luncheon – THANK YOU!
Thank you for your support of Hoosier Women Forward’s 2025 Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, September 17th
at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Downtown Indianapolis.
View photos from the event here!
Welcome Class 8!
Hoosier Women Forward is proud to announce its eighth class of outstanding Democratic women leaders. Learn more about them on the Meet Our Classes page!
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Now Open!
Show your support for Hoosier Women Forward with our new merch store featuring shirts, hats, mugs, and stickers!
Workplace Safety & Accountability
As a women’s leadership organization that prepares and then sends leaders out into the political arena to do good work, it is imperative that our culture is one of safety and accountability.
Survivors of sexual assault and trauma continue to share their stories, at great risk. We condemn this culture of abuse and call on such allegations to be fully investigated.
We believe that every workplace should have proper procedures in place to ensure confidential and independent reporting. These procedures should also include an investigative and enforcement process that ensures those found guilty are held accountable.
While women represent over 50% of the population, we are still very underrepresented in political leadership roles. This fact requires all of us to be intentional in building and maintaining power structures that are inclusive, safe and equally available to all.
OUR PROGRAM
Each year a group of twenty outstanding Democratic women will be selected to participate in a nine-month leadership training program. Applications will be available in May and the program class will be announced in August.
SPREAD THE WORD
Do you know an exceptional Democratic woman who would be great for our program? We’d love to meet her. Contact us today. Help us spread the word in any way you can: social media, email, or in-person. We appreciate your support in helping us find our next class of Hoosier women!
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Hoosier Women Forward relies on the generosity of our supporters. To deliver the best program possible, we need your help. Please help us move Hoosier Women Forward by contributing today. Thanks for supporting the future of women in Indiana.
About HWF
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Hoosier Women Forward is a political and civic leadership training program designed to empower Democratic women to become more active participants in politics and leaders in their communities.
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Meet Our Alumnae
Each year, a group of outstanding Democratic women will be selected through a competitive application process to participate in a nine-month leadership training program. Applications go live each year in May and we accept no more than 24 women.
Have Questions?
You can use the information on our contact page to get in touch with the Hoosier Women Forward team. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hoosier Women Forward News
‘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...