Our Mission

“Jones says he truly stepped into his purpose in 2023, when he ran for Harrisburg City Council. Before deciding to run, he did his own research. He attended trainings offered by LEAD PA, and participated in educational opportunities presented by the local county party.”

"Alisha knows that getting more progressive people in positions of power will bring a more open, equitable and inclusive policies, creating an environment that is safer for everyone. ...She is in her second term as an elected Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee member for Luzerne County. "

“In February of 2022, when I decided to run, I got great training through LEAD PA. And they taught us to be effective candidates, they taught us communication skills; they taught us about fundraising, and quite frankly the things we need to do be successful candidates.”

“The campaign and the LEAD PA training and mentorship gave me some really meaningful life lessons, but also empowered me and helped me inspire others to participate, to learn and to be on this journey with me and essentially make history.”

“Representative and Dr. Arvind Venkat appreciates the training he received from LEAD PA because it prepared him for his first historic run. Understanding the tools and the theory behind political systems is invaluable, and made him a better candidate.”

“The training she received through LEAD PA helped her focus her vision, face challenges, and understand the political process. Like other grassroots leaders throughout the state, she had the heart, the smarts, and the motivation.”

“‘It opened my eyes to what it takes to run a successful campaign,’ he said. The in depth training taught him that his story was powerful and valuable to his constituents. Cristian learned that engaging with stakeholders and telling them his story was essential. He learned how to interact, and what to expect.”

“The LEAD PA trainings were very helpful,” says Dr. Lawton. “We see the political process from the voter’s perspective but there are a lot of details and requirements that go into running a campaign that we typically aren’t aware of. The trainings helped me get a handle on the process.”

“Councilman Will Griffin's path to political success is a testament to the power of community engagement and targeted training. A pivotal element in his journey was the LeadPA program, which equipped him with the skills and confidence to run a successful campaign.

‘LeadPA's training was intense but highly informative,’ Griffin recalls. ‘It provided me with valuable tools and knowledge that were crucial to my campaign.’“