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Aimee Allison
Aimee Allison is the founder and president of She the People, a national organization that elevates the voice and power of women of color as leaders of a new political and cultural era. She organized and moderated the nation’s first presidential forum for women of color in 2019. Allison’s expert political insight has been featured across national and international media outlets from Politico to the New York Times and PBS to MSNBC. Allison holds a B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University.
“Her guidance and thought leadership highlighted opportunities for expanded engagement, particularly as we focused on women of color through organizing and strategically engaging the media. She has proven invaluable as a strategist and irreplaceable as a friend.”
—Stacey Abrams
Women of Color Made Biden's First 100 Days
| Opinion
By Aimee Allison
To fully appreciate the significance of the first 100 days of the Biden presidency, we must understand the role women of color played in securing Joe Biden's election to the office—in shaping his policy agenda and in charting a progressive path for the Democratic Party and the political future of the nation. Two years ago, She the People made a provocative claim: The voice, issues and votes of women of color would and should shape the 2020 election. Now, we can say in all confidence that 100 days in, women of color are powering the Biden agenda.
“There is an unfortunate reality within the Democratic Party: While women of color make up the backbone of our party, all too often they have been excluded from leadership and elected office. Aimee has challenged our party to change that dynamic — and embrace the brilliant, talented women of color who are ready to lead. Her work is transforming our party — and the nation.”
—Barbara Lee