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.

Applications Now Open!

 

Applications for our seventh class of leaders are now open. Visit the apply page to learn more and submit your application by June 18!

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.

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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.

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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

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 – […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Hoosier Women Forward has introduced me to inspiring women leaders making tremendous impacts in communities around the state. These women challenge and encourage me as we expand our professional and personal spheres of influence.
— Stephanie C.