California Society of Emerging Leaders
A statewide youth advocacy society designed so members lead their own campaigns. It kept growing after its founder stepped back, and its members initiated two California measures, AB 703 and AR 131.
A youth society built to outlast its founder.
How the California Society of Emerging Leaders grew from one to more than 425 members, who went on to win two California measures after its founder stepped back.
ORGANIZATION
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, California
OUR FOUNDER’S ROLE
Founder and former Executive Director (2021-2025)
FOCUS
Youth Cancer Advocacy, Intersectional Movements