What they call their work
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Global Leadership Institute conferences for women leadersHosts international leadership conferences, including the 2026 Take Office Global Leadership Institute – Paris Conference, to provide leadership development and networking opportunities for women leaders.
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Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 1 activity
- Leadership training and professional development for women in public policy and politicsOffers leadership training, education, and professional development programs aimed at preparing women for roles in public policy and political leadership. Programs include national and local accelerator cohorts, policy and campaign strategy curriculum, and access to an ongoing online membership community.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JERI POWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $63K |
- ESTER FUCHS — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Columbia University Partner — Originating institution for the Pathways to Politics program, which evolved into Take Office.
- KBF CANADA Government — Project host and source of fiscal sponsorship for Take Office.
- Moore Impact Government — Fiscal sponsor of Take Office in the U.S.
- Take Office Online Membership Community Network — Core component of the Take Office ecosystem providing ongoing support and programming for members.
How they approach the work
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- Decentralized Local Leader Model 79 orgsmethodology: decentralized-local-leader-modelBy training local advocates to replicate the Take Office model in their communities, we scale leadership development because decentralized implementation increases reach and contextual relevance.shared approach: Networked Advancement →
- Leadership Development with Peer Networking 79 orgsmethodology: leadership-development-with-peer-networkBy combining leadership training with peer networking, we increase women's confidence and effectiveness in public leadership roles because shared experiences and mutual support reinforce learning and reduce isolation.shared approach: Networked Advancement →
- Nonpartisan Leadership Development 17 orgsmethodology: nonpartisan leadership developmentBy offering nonpartisan, issue-neutral training in public policy and politics, we advance gender equity because women from diverse ideological backgrounds can engage without political gatekeeping, increasing their collective participation in governance.shared approach: Leadership Pipeline Development →