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 ninth class of leaders are now open. Visit the apply page to learn more and submit your application by June 16!
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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
Hoosier women need to learn political skills
January 30, 2018 Times of Northwest Indiana: NW IN Times, 1.30.2018 Christina Hale’s column about HWF
Hoosier Women Forward Launches to a Standing Room Only Audience at the Indiana State House
‘Hoosier Women Forward’ launches first-ever leadership program aimed at preparing and propelling Democratic women into influential public service roles across Indiana Indianapolis, Jan. 18, 2018 – The paltry number of women serving in the Indiana legislature. The rise in awareness of sexual harassment and assault. The push for equal pay. These are just some of […]