The League of Women Voters of New Jersey (LWVNJ) is pleased to launch our Democracy Organizer Program!

With voting rights and democratic institutions facing unprecedented attacks, we invite you to help build a people-powered movement aimed at holding our elected officials accountable to constituents, increasing civic engagement, and advancing community-centered policy reforms.

2023 COHORT

Gulu Brewer

Pronouns: He/Him
Region: Mercer County  
Organizer Assignment: Voter Services  
Quote: “I am excited for the opportunity to help people feel ownership and connection to their communities.”

Arielle del Rosario

Pronouns: She/Her and They/Them
Region: Middlesex County  
Organizer Assignment: Issue Advocacy  
Quote: "If we want an accessible, inclusive, and healthier democracy, then we the people have to fight for it and work together. What better place to do this than with LWVNJ?  As a Democracy Organizer,  I am excited to transform community distrust and disappointment in our electoral systems into an empowering advocacy opportunity resulting in positive systemic change."

Diana Kandasamy

Pronouns: She/Her
Region: Somerset County  
Organizer Assignment: Voter Services  
Quote: “I am very excited to begin working with the NJ League of Women in their Democracy Organizers program.  There is much we can do together to help educate the public on the important issues facing our nation and our state and I look forward to working with and through this program. One of my favorite quotes further expresses my feelings about working as part of a larger team:

"In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it. – Marianne Williamson

Jessica Taylor

Pronouns: She/Her
Region: Union County  
Organizer Assignment: Issue Advocacy  
Quote: I am thrilled to be part of the 2023 Cohort Class of the League of Women Voters NJ’s Democracy Organizer Program. This transformative opportunity empowers me to play an active role in shaping our democracy, engaging communities, and advocating for meaningful change. I am very excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals, learn effective grass root-organizing strategies, and make tangible impact on the issues that matter to our communities as we work towards building a more inclusive, engaged, and vibrant democracy.

ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

ABOUT THE DEMOCRACY ORGANIZER PROGRAM

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

OUTCOMES FOR PARTICIPANTS

TIME COMMITMENT

COST

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
HOW TO APPLY
QUESTIONS?
Contact Assatta Mann (amann@lwvnj.org).