Emerge Kentucky, the organization that trains Democratic women to run for office, celebrated the graduation of its 14th training class on Saturday, June 24th, at the headquarters of the Jefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA).
Emerge has trained over 300 women since its founding in 2009. Many of those graduates have gone on to run for, and win, elective office, from the local level to the state legislature.
Our thanks to Del Ramey, photographer extraordinaire, for covering the event, and to Emerge for the invitation and the awesome work they do. On to the photos!
Candid Shots
(from upper left) Everyone pitches in to arrange the room; graduates talking before the ceremony; Kate Dittmeier Holm; Cherlyn Smith; Alex Berling, also seen 8-Apr-2023, speaking in Frankfort as part of The Return of the Trans; Angela Bowens and Kenyata Dean Bacon
(from left) Hugs happen!; Yes, hugs make you smile; No badge, but I think woman on left is a national trainer. Kenyata Bacon on right.
The Ceremony
Canessa Dickerson, executive assistant, and Caitlin Blair, Chair of the Emerge Board, join Blair to present diplomas to the 2023 graduates. Caitlin shares a special welcome to all the graduates.
After the Ceremony
