Christine Dohrmann
Paying It Forward with a Planned Investment
“I am the CEO and owner of a woman-owned business and our team has provided consulting services to national nonprofit organizations since 1974. I have always been committed to empowering more woman leaders in business and government, yet only became involved politically during the 2016 presidential race.
"In 2015, it was the prominence of Hillary Clinton’s historic run for president that caused me to find new ways to help her and other women run and win.
"My introduction to EMILY’s List was at a luncheon in San Francisco in 2015. It was a powerful learning experience to sit with women who had been “at the table” for decades. I knew then that I wanted to join these women in this fight. Sitting on the sidelines was not an option – the stakes were just too high.
"Hillary’s candidacy demonstrated on a national stage what women are up against when they take a stand and challenge the status quo. When women saw what Hillary experienced as a candidate, there was a visceral reaction. In our homes, at work and in our communities, you could hear women – and men – saying wow – 'there it is on national television.' Many of us said to ourselves 'no more.'
"After attending the EMILY’s List luncheon, I wanted to help by introducing more people to the critical work the organization is doing. I appreciate that EMILY’s List helps woman candidates find and recognize their voices of authority and leadership. Today, there are many new voices in positions of power, thanks to the work EMILY’s List does to elect Democratic pro-choice women at all levels of government.
"When reviewing my estate plans and thinking about the organizations that have had the greatest impact on my life and are advancing issues that are important to me as a woman, EMILY’s List immediately came to mind. Women’s equality is critical to the future of this country. By joining the Legacy Fund with a gift in my trust, I am 'paying it forward' with a planned investment in the future of our country’s well-being. I am confident that EMILY's List will ensure that more women’s voices in political leadership will make a defining difference in the public policy agenda for our country.”
"Please join me and make a commitment to this work of electing and empowering more women in government.”