Applications Open: Local Leader Lab
(Mid-Atlantic)

This cohort is designed for women who:

• have identified a local threat to democracy showing up in their lives
• want to lead in their community
• are looking to build a peer network rooted in accountability and shared purpose
• will shift the perception of what leadership looks like
• are able to dedicate 2 hours a week to their civic leadership
• live in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. She Should Run’s inaugural cohort will launch in the Mid-Atlantic. Applicants must reside in DC, MD, VA, PA, NY, NJ, DE, or WV.

What to expect:

• 6 Live Zoom Gatherings (1.5 hrs each): Interactive trainings, workshops, and guest speakers
• 6 Asynchronous Assignments (1.5–2 hrs each): Storytelling, tool testing, and reflection
• Total Commitment: 20-24 hours over 12 weeks starting on September 29, 2025

Program outline:

• Weeks 1–2: Kickoff + Grounding Storytelling
• Weeks 3–8: Three Pillars of Leadership (*Each pillar includes a live training + an asynchronous feedback week)
• Pillar 1: Who Holds Power? Click for details.

  Understand how power operates in your community and beyond. We’ll introduce power mapping as a tool to uncover who makes decisions, where influence lies, and how you can strategically direct your efforts for the greatest impact.

• Pillar 2: Spot the Shift Click for details.

  Learn how to recognize leverage points, places where small actions can spark meaningful change. This pillar builds skills to identify threats to democracy, shifts in your community, and timely opportunities to act.

• Pillar 3: Make It Bigger Click for details.

  Explore how to bring others along in your work. Through relational organizing and bridge-building, you’ll practice how to share your story, expand your reach beyond echo chambers, and build resilient networks for change.

• Weeks 9–10: Refinement & Tool Validation
• Week 11: Legacy Reflection
• Week 12: Celebration & Next Steps

You’ll leave with:

• A community project plan to address a local threat to your community
• A stronger voice and strategies to act in your community
• A lasting network of peers
• $250 to support your commitment