Blog Contributors

Ellen R. Malcolm, President and Founder
As president and founder of EMILY’s List, Ellen R. Malcolm has helped level the political playing field for women candidates; given women donors unprecedented influence in electoral politics; brought millions of women voters to the polls; and created a powerful movement dedicated to restoring progressive values to American government. Learn more >>

Britt Cocanour, Chief of Staff
As chief of staff, Britt Cocanour oversees daily operations and management of EMILY’s List, including a nationwide staff of 70. Britt has over a decade of experience in progressive politics. She joined EMILY’s List in 1999 as the director of the campaign staff training program, which is widely viewed as one of the best training programs in Democratic politics. Learn more >>

Jeanne Duncan, Senior Writer
Jeanne Duncan writes, edits, and designs EMILY’s List materials, including newsletters, training manuals, research reports, fundraising proposals, web content, op-eds, and candidate profiles. Hired as the staff writer in 1993, Jeanne has become an integral part of EMILY’s List’s message development team. Learn more >>

Dana Jones, Research Director
As research director, Dana manages the research staff on all EMILY's List endorsed candidate, opposition, issue, institutional, and legislative research. She works with fellow senior staff members in strategic decisions for EMILY's List. Learn more >>

Jonathan Parker, Political Director
Jonathan Parker is the political director at EMILY’s List, leading the department that works directly with pro-choice Democratic women candidates across the country and advising the EMILY’s List president on politics and strategy regarding these campaigns. Learn more >>

Emily Wales, Internet Manager
As internet manager, Emily serves as the EMILY's List's blogger and managing editor of the web site. Learn more >>