Breaking Barriers 2024 Spring Gala

Join the Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative April 28th for the annual Spring Gala. Welcoming a full panel of female firsts shaping Pennsylvania politics.

Forming Alliances 
& working together

We leverage the power of national speakers to
 motivate Chester County on a grassroots 
level, and galvanize support for local candidates.

Love Trumps Hate

We have “Hate Has No Home” yard signs in stock. For just $10 send a message of hope to members of your community and let them know you’re committed to protecting your community from acts of violence.

Focused on electing
more women into office

We work to create more opportunities for
individuals to get involved, and provide
candidates with the education and resources
 to get elected.

Working to build a powerful network
of Democrats committed to electing
more women into public office.

2024 Spring Gala — Breaking Barriers

Join the Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative Sunday, April 28th for the fifth annual Spring Gala. Welcoming a full panel of female firsts shaping Pennsylvania politics.

Working to build a
powerful network of
Democrats committed
to electing more women
into public office.

Making a Difference

Building a Network

Build a powerful network of
democrats committed to electing
more women into public office.

Creating Opportunities

Provide opportunities for women
to gain the education and resources
necessary to run for office and win.

Raising Awareness

Raise awareness for the issues that
protect the interests of women and improve
quality of life for working families.

Stay Informed

# of Members

The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative is proud to be the largest chapter of the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women

Dollars Given to Local Candidates

Amy Klobuchar – Fall 2021

The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative (CCDWLI) was pleased to welcome U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, to Chester County for their Fall Gala on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Michele Vaughn, CCDWLI Chair and Co-Founder, made the following statement about...

Eleanor Clift — Spring 2019

In the Spring of 2019 the CCDWLI invited Eleanor Clift and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan to welcome guests to share how the U.S. Captial has changed over the two years since the Trump administration took office. From the very beginning, protestors filled the streets,...

Nancy Pelosi – Fall 2018

The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative (CCDWLI) was pleased to welcome House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, to Chester County for their Fall Gala on Friday, October 12, 2018. Michele Vaughn, CCDWLI Chair and Co-Founder, made the following...

Donna Brazile — Spring 2018

Veteran political strategist Donna Brazile is the former Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the author of the New York Times bestseller Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-Ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House. She is also the...

Dr. Jill Biden — Fall 2017

Excerpt from Article by By Bill Rettew, published in the Daily Local News, 10/16/2017 — MENDENHALL > Former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden encouraged women to become more involved in politics during Sunday’s Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership...

Row Office Candidate Reception 2017

On September 10th 2017 the Chester County Democratic Women's Leadership Initiative hosted a reception to honor the Chester County Row Office Candidates on the ballot in November. Honorees included Clerk of Courts, Yolanda Van der Krol, Comptroller,...

MARTHA S. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

The Martha S. Smith Scholarship is awarded annually to a select group of women who demonstrate outstanding leadership, dedication to serving their community, and participation in the Democratic Party. Martha Smith, in addition to being recognized for her...

Wendy Davis — Spring 2017

This past year as women struggled to see themselves as protagonists in this bleak political landscape, we watched over half a million women around the world march in a peaceful demonstration of their combined strength. It is nearly always in the midst of...

Judicial Candidates Meet & Greet 2017

The Chester County Democratic Women's Leadership Initiative hosted the PA Statewide Judicial Candidates at Timothy's Restaurant, in Exton on Sunday, March 12th, 2017. The event gave community members an opportunity to meet their judicial candidates before...

Women’s March in D.C. Winter 2017

On January 21, 2017, we joined over 400,000 people in the Women's March on Washington. The march in Washington just one of 673 marches that took place worldwide to protest against the hateful and misogynistic rhetoric of the Trump administration. Board...
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