

I’m thrilled to lend my skills and abilities to Emerge and am committed to helping the organization reach its greatest heights.” It’s easy to see why this is a perfect pairing. It’s also proven that women are more likely than men to support the kinds of legislation that Moms Demand Action promotes, such as stricter laws governing gun sales. “Emerge’s training program already includes the Democratic Party platform, which includes common-sense firearm policies. “My organization’s work to demand reasonable gun reforms from legislators and Emerge America’s mission to get more Democratic women elected to office are a match made in heaven,” said Watts. In her new role, she will work with existing board members to advise on strategic planning, expand the organization’s major partnerships and enhance its fundraising capacity. Watts brings with her years of experience managing her nationally-known organization and vast knowledge in communications, marketing and social media. San Francisco, Calif.- Emerge America, the nation’s leading organization for recruiting and training women to run for office, announced today that it has appointed Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action on Gun Sense in America, to its national board of directors.

Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts Joins Emerge America National Board
