CT Residents React to Harris’ Historic Victory
No matter what side of the aisle you may sway, Kamala Harris’ victory as vice president-elect is one for the history books. The vice president-elect is breaking barriers as the first woman, South Asian American and Black person set to hold that office. It’s impacting a lot of people… Read More
Antiquing and Leading: How Deborah Norman Follows Her Passions to Contribute to Her Community
Pulling from her lifelong interest in art, history, and politics, this business owner reminds us to stay involved in the political process. Deborah Norman’s passion for history connects two major sides of her. On one hand, Norman is the owner of Stonington small business Grand and Water… Read More
“If you want to win, you can win”: Introducing Emerge Alumna Diana Singer
Diana Singer, an Emerge 2019 Alumna, joined Emerge because of two women: her daughter and Hillary Clinton. After her loss in 2016, Clinton sent out an email to supporters about Emerge, encouraging women to enroll in the program. Singer’s daughter saw the letter,… Read More
Vanita Bhalla
Rising the Tide: How Vanita Bhalla Strives Both Professionally and Politically To Help Others Use Their Voice A lifelong commitment to bringing out the best in others, Bhalla always brings her best self to her job and to local politics. This week,… Read More
Lisa Tepper Bates
Say What You Need To Say: How Lisa Tepper Bates’ fearless leadership, coalition building and question asking set a local and national model for addressing homelessness Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, this Emerge alumna is working to keep Connecticut safe, housed, and healthy. This… Read More