Membership
If you are a pro-democracy woman currently serving in elected office, Women’s Democracy Lab is a multiracial community of systems-change leaders built to support your growth, safety, sustainability, and long-term impact.
We move beyond partisanship to center shared principles: equity, dignity, inclusion, trust, and accountable governance.
We understand the unique pressures and safety challenges that come with public leadership and the reality that service does not exist apart from the rest of your life.
WDL provides a trusted, members-only space to learn, exhale, and strategize alongside peers who understand the demands of serving while sustaining your well-being, your relationships, your ambitions, and your life beyond the office. We are here to build community together.
You will connect across states, strengthen your leadership, and build lasting relationships with women walking a similar path.
What we offer our members:
A private community of diverse women currently serving in elected office, offering opportunities for connecting, cultivating ambition, and collectively learning
NETWORK
Resources, workshops, masterclasses, and events tailored specifically to the needs of women in elected office, with input from your own private community of peers
CURATED CONTENT
Access to trusted subject-matter experts who can help you take your career to the next level, while also understanding the unique challenges you face as an elected woman
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
How do I join?
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
To be eligible for membership consideration, candidates must be currently serving in elected office and must be aligned with Women’s Democracy Lab’s values, vision, and mission.
All applications will be reviewed by the WDL team to ensure eligibility.
TIMELINE
WDL is intentionally expanding our members-only community to meet growing demand. Applications will reopen later this year.
In the meantime, let's get connected! By joining our mailing list, you will receive invitations to dynamic open programming, safety briefings, partner events and leadership opportunities - along with early notice when membership applications reopen.
