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

Please join Hoosier Women Forward for our 2024 Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, September 25th at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Downtown Indianapolis. Doors open at 10:45am and the luncheon will run from 11:30am – 1:00pm. 

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Welcome Class 7!

 

Hoosier Women Forward is proud to announce its seventh class of outstanding Democratic women leaders. Learn more about them on the Meet Our Classes page! 

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.

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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

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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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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 […]

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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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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.