While women remain significantly underrepresented in government, there is at least one adjacent field in which they have achieved gender parity in leadership: the universe of democracy reform and bridge-building organizations.
In its 2021 Diversity Report, the Bridge Alliance found that half of the executives leading its 100 member organizations are women. (Disclosure: The Fulcrum is a program within the Bridge Alliance, which brings together organizations working toward a healthy democracy.)
To mark Women’s History Month, The Fulcrum is spotlighting just some of the women leading these organizations.
Sara Gifford
Co-founder & COO, ActiVote
"ActiVote is here to serve the voters and only the voters. In a government of, by and for the people - we feel it's important to provide resources FOR the people. Celebrating women's history month we are inspired by the superior voting habits of women in America! Cycle after cycle women prove to be more consistent voters!"