Carmen Daugherty steps into the role of Executive Director with a bold vision for building the future, not just in moments of crisis but in the everyday, difficult work of building power. In her opening message below, Daugherty says:
“This moment demands deep commitment: to our communities, to our history, and to a future beyond this moment. I believe that there’s more of us who reject what is currently happening than who accept it. My vision is for Advancement Project to be the place organizers come to build power, test new strategies, and get free – and for us to always be one step ahead of the next fight.
Let’s build the world we’re all dreaming toward, together.”
This moment calls for all of us to be clear about what we’re fighting for and courageous enough to build toward it together. I’m thrilled to welcome Carmen Daugherty as Advancement Project’s new Executive Director, and I know she will lead with the vision, conviction, and deep commitment to community that this moment demands.
I am thrilled to learn that the Advancement Project has selected Carmen as its next leader. She is exactly the right strategic, clear leader we need in this chaotic moment in our country. With her in leadership at AP, I have great confidence that the movement will not only endure, it will advance.
Leaders across the movement express their confidence in Daugherty's leadership and commitment to racial justice and democracy.
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