Running Start

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Running Start is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that gives young women the confidence, capabilities, and connections they need to become leaders! We aim to plant the seed of interest in politics so that they will run earlier, climb higher through leadership, and share more in the decision making power of their country.

Photos from Running Start's post 06/05/2026

Reflecting on two weeks since our Next Step community gathered for an insightful discussion on Legal Careers! We talked law school applications, unique pathways, and the benefits of professional associations. Thank you to our speakers for their insight and expertise.

Missed out on this panel? Join us for our Next Step Session: Leveraging LinkedIn
✨ Bring your questions and connect with professionals shaping today’s digital and political landscape.
📅 June 10 | 5–6 PM ET
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jaVi3WZBSB-VEiWl3BwZ6w

06/04/2026

DC folks: Join Running Start, National Women's History Museum, & friends at the National Theater in DC for a special performance of SUFFS with an exclusive talk back following the show.
Sunday, June 28, 2:00 pm.
Tickets run from $68-130 and can be purchased at bit.ly/RSSuffs

05/29/2026

Interested in building your professional brand or learning how to use LinkedIn more effectively?
Join Running Start on June 10 for a virtual conversation featuring Running Start alum Wilsar F Johnson, political digital strategist, alongside Catlin O’Neill, Head of Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn. Together, they’ll share insights on branding, digital communications, and networking.
✨ DM us your questions for the speakers!
📅 June 10 | 5–6 PM ET
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jaVi3WZBSB-VEiWl3BwZ6w #/registration

05/18/2026

How does Running Start reach new audiences and scale our impact? Partnerships! Working with Dayton - OH Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, we are able to help leaders at Ohio HBCUs grow their confidence, capabilities, and connections. Want to be a Running Start partner? Email development [at] running start [dot] org.

Photos from Running Start's post 04/30/2026

Running Start participants are making real impact in their communities!

This week, Addison Lendt, Emma DeGolier, Kaylee DeGolier, Savannah Frudd, and Meredith Lendt from Westfield, New York presented their 1st Amendment 1st Vote community action project to their Board of Education.

The group organized health and wellness initiatives at their school, including a hygiene closet and health and wellness day for middle and high school students. The team created a more comfortable and open environment to talk about mental health at their school.

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1763 Columbia Road, NW Suite 175, Private Mailbox 231840
Washington D.C., DC
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm