A’shanti F. Gholar is one of today’s most influential leaders at the intersection of racial equity, gender equity, and politics. She was named by She the People as one of “20 Women of Color in Politics to Watch” who will play an impactful role in the 2020 elections and beyond.

She currently serves as the President and CEO of Emerge, a national organization with the mission of preparing and enabling more women to run for public office, and the founder of the award-winning The Brown Girls Guide to Politics.

A’shanti’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. Her influence has been featured in CQ Roll Call Magazine, and she has been named a top woman of color in policy by Walker’s Legacy. Her dedication to progressive activism has been acknowledged with the Changemaker Award by African American Women in Business Careers and the Transformational Leader Award by GAIN Power. A’shanti’s role as an Aspen Institute SOAR Fellow, Sisters on the Planet Ambassador for Oxfam America, and an Equity Advisor for Sephora further highlights her commitment to making a difference.