Women’s Voices. Women Vote (WVWV) Announces New Executive Director

Washington, D.C. — Women’s Voices Women Vote (WVWV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy C. Young as the organization’s Executive Director.  She will be responsible for managing the organization’s programs and overseeing its daily operations.

Ms. Young comes to WVWV with extensive experience in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, specializing in organizational development, strategic planning, fundraising, and grassroots organizing.  In her nearly 20 years of experience, Amy has developed a particular expertise in mobilizing citizens to participate in elections and public policy debates.

Most recently, Amy was president of the consulting firm Progressive Solutions Group.  Previously, she was the Executive Director of Voices for Working Families.  Prior to that Amy served as Midwest and Deputy Political Director for the Democratic National Committee.  She also served two years as the Executive Director of the Ohio Democratic Party.  Amy has also worked for the ACLU, AFL-CIO, and SEIU.  She began her career as a legislative aide to Ohio State Senator, Neal Zimmers.

A native of Ohio, Amy graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Dayton with Bachelor of the Arts degrees in History and Political Science.