Featured
WeLead successfully positions young professional women to serve in a political leadership position by gaining the confidence and skills to run for office or run a campaign through a combination of research, tactical skills, and best practices in Communications, Fundraising, Campaign Management and more. WeLead also provides an expansive and supportive network of expert practitioners and alumni.
Only with your help can the Women & Politics Institute continue to provide practical training to encourage more women to become involved in the political process, conduct more research, convene more special events, and ensure that more women have a seat at all of the tables, where the most important decisions are made.
Thank you so much for your support. Together, we will change the face of politics!
-Betsy Fischer Martin, Julie Russell, and My-Lien Le
About the Team
Betsy Fischer Martin, Executive Director, Women & Politics Institute
Betsy Fischer Martin is an Emmy-winning journalist and TV news executive. Currently she is Executive Director of AU School of Public Affairs' Women & Politics Institute and an SPA Executive in Residence. She is also a former co-host of Bloomberg Politics' Masters in Politics Podcast. She also founded her own consulting business, Fischer Martin Media, where she specializes in providing media training to corporate executives.
Julie Russell, WeLead Program Director
Julie is an experienced consultant with a Master of Science Degree in Economics. She is skilled in communications, event management, fundraising, nonprofit organizations, project management, and strategic planning. She has extensive advocacy, analytical, and sales experience in energy and finance.
My-Lien Le, Associate Director, Women & Politics Institute
My-Lien completed her M.A. in Comparative Politics of Gender & Development from American University in 2010. In 2008, My-Lien received her graduate certificate in Women, Policy & Political Leadership (WPPL) from the Women & Politics Institute. She completed her bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison University.
Advocates
Katie Crane
Generated 100 clicks and 36 gifts, totaling $3,775Victoria Harvey
Generated 12 clicks and 46 gifts, totaling $2,370My-Lien
Generated 5 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $2,000Sonia Norton
Generated 235 clicks and 33 gifts, totaling $1,951Devon Fuentes
Generated 105 clicks and 22 gifts, totaling $1,600Nike
Generated 89 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $890Josselin Castillo
Generated 32 clicks and 13 gifts, totaling $575Kailynn Cummings
Generated 41 clicks and 12 gifts, totaling $565Bailey Haines
Generated 100 clicks and 11 gifts, totaling $505Jasmine Caruthers
Generated 74 clicks and 8 gifts, totaling $485Become an Advocate and be recognized for your impact!
Share with your Network
Share the campaign to track the number of clicks, gifts and dollars you generate (Note: If you share without signing up or logging in, your impact will be counted as Community Advocate)
Inspire your Friends & Peers
Encourage others to give with a Matching Gift or Challenge.
Tell your Story
Create a Personal Video encouraging others to join you in supporting the campaign.
Donors
View All DonorsWPI Team Leaderboard | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal ($) |
---|---|---|---|
WPI Team | 7 | $2,234 | 2500 |






