Stephanie Taylor (activist) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stephanie Taylor
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Dr. Stephanie Taylor in 2020
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| Alma mater | University of Virginia Columbia University Georgetown University |
| Occupation | Co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, political activist, author |
| Organization | Progressive Change Campaign Committee (co-founder), Progressive Change Institute (co-founder) |
Stephanie Taylor is a person who works to make changes in politics. She is also an author. She helped start a group called the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. This group works to support progressive ideas and leaders.
Early Life and Learning
Stephanie Taylor grew up in a city called Charlottesville, Virginia. Her mother worked at a hospital and helped create a group to support workers' rights. After college, Stephanie worked to help workers in a region called Appalachia.
Stephanie went to several universities. She earned a degree from the University of Virginia. She also studied at Columbia University and Georgetown University. At Georgetown, she earned a special degree for her studies on citizenship and workers' movements in the United States.
Working for Change
Stephanie Taylor helped create the Progressive Change Campaign Committee in 2009. This group supports political candidates who share progressive ideas. She helps choose which candidates the group will support.
Some of the people she has helped include:
- Elizabeth Warren
- Pramila Jayapal
- Katie Porter
- Deb Haaland
- Rashida Tlaib
- Ilhan Omar
- Jamie Raskin
- Mondaire Jones
- Jamaal Bowman
Stephanie also created a special program called PIES. This program helps political candidates build their own websites. It also helps them manage emails, raise money, and create campaign materials. She has made training guides for people running for office. She wants to help more progressive people get into leadership roles.
She has also worked on important campaigns. These include making Social Security stronger and making college more affordable. She also supports the idea of the government making prescription drugs.
Stephanie often shares her ideas in the news. She has written for many well-known publications. These include The New York Times and The Guardian.
Helping the Biden Administration
In 2020, Stephanie Taylor led a big effort. She helped find skilled people who could work in the Biden administration. This work led to a large list of over 400 leaders. These leaders came from public service and non-profit groups.
Books for Kids
In 2019, Stephanie Taylor wrote her first book for children. The book is called I Can Change Everything.
