Running Start's Alums

Our alums have proved that young women can be involved in politics while still being their authentic selves. We are so proud of their accomplishments.

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Lauren Underwood

Congresswoman
D- IL14
Youngest elected Black woman in the United States

Shannon Kang

Youngest ever elected official in West Lafayette, Indiana
City Council, District 3
Student Body President, Purdue University

Misaki Collins

Planning & Zoning Commissioner
Irving, Texas

Rana Abdelhamid

Former Candidate
NY-12

Tarina Ahuja

2021 Running Start Ambassador

Phoebe Chambers

2020 High School Program Class Representative

Samaya X. Roary

Congressional Fellowship Alum

Ellie Hodges

Class Representative,
2021 High School Program

Meghan Pearce

Former Student Body President,
Denison University

Leela Menon

Elect Her & Congressional Fellowship Alum

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Sandra Ochoa Warden

Campaign Simulation Winner, 2021 High School Program

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Mayra Sharma

Congressional Fellowship Alum

Alexia Sanchez

Congressional Fellowship Alum
Run with Running Start 2022

Allyce Trapp

Elect Her Alum
Run with Running Start 2022

AP Velasco

Elect Her Alum

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Elizabeth Charash

Elect Her Alum

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Megan Lehman

Congressional Fellowship Alum

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Paloma Perez

Congressional Fellowship Alum

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