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Why Politics? The most meaningful change starts locally
It’s been said that in politics, the most meaningful change happens at the local level. As someone who spends most of her days advising state and local candidates – and whose husband is a former city council hopeful – that statement rings true. The passion that I bring to this work was sparked in me at an early age and it all started right at home.
New Politics Leadership Academy welcomes Eva Estrada as Advisor
We’re thrilled to welcome Eva Estrada as our newest Advisor! Eva will advise servant leaders on how to approach continuing their service journey through politics at the local and state levels.
Serving and leading in an unprecedented time for our country
Across the country, leaders are stepping up and responding to the challenges of coronavirus. As a community of servant leaders, your instinct is likely one of action and of looking for ways to help.
Our values & servant leadership - Empathy
Progress can’t be made unless we’re willing to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and with different perspectives. It’s not about Republicans adapting Democratic policies or vice versa, but about making an effort to understand those with views different from our own, and seeing the value in all people.
Why Politics? - A vision for a better future
As a child born in Bangladesh, I became aware at a young age that the political system there was corrupt and broken, and that people didn’t trust politicians. Civil society lacked the institutions needed to help foster a vibrant democracy, and the political dysfunction led to a general sense of hopelessness and apathy.
My family came to the United States as undocumented immigrants when I was 7, not knowing what to expect, but hoping that we would have a better future in the “land of opportunity.” My parents envisioned me becoming a doctor, so I started college intending to study biology and did two internships at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City.