Kristin | MomsRising

Executive Director / CEO & Co-Founder

Kristin is the Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising and Board President of the MomsRising Education Fund. She has been involved in public policy and grassroots engagement for more than two decades and has received numerous accolades for her work. She is also an award-winning author of books and articles, frequent public speaker, media contributor, and host of the radio program “Breaking Through (Powered by MomsRising).” Kristin is also a former political director, policy analyst, and political strategy consultant for non-profit organizations and foundations.

Best advice from your mom?

“Sometimes in life you have to climb to the top of high dives and jump--even if it's scary, and even if it means that you might do a very public and somewhat painful belly flop--you'll always be able to swim to the surface to try again. Never regret trying.”

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Maternal Justice Politics & Policy

July 1, 2020

Elijah McClain -- a young Black man who loved animals, a violinist, a highly regarded massage therapist, and a person beloved by his community -- was simply walking home from the store after buying iced tea when police officers in Aurora, Colorado detained and murdered him nearly a year ago. The officers who murdered Elijah have yet to be fired or charged. There is still no justice. Not only have the officers NOT been charged yet, yesterday the Aurora, CO police, in riot gear, used pepper spray to break up a peaceful violin vigil in a city park calling for justice for Elijah, who was killed...

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Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Immigration MomsRising Paid Family Leave Paid Sick Days Politics & Policy

May 5, 2020

Moms’ leadership and power has never been more critical, more needed, and more necessary as we enter another month of uncertainty as a nation. In fact, MomsRising has turned up the volume even more on the issues we fight for every day: paid family/medical leave, expanded unemployment insurance, food and nutrition support, paid sick days, healthcare reform, childcare support, criminal justice reform, and more. Together, our voices have ensured these issues are front and center in every legislative package before Congress—and we will keep fighting until our nation’s policies reflect the...

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Health Care MomsRising Paid Sick Days

March 3, 2020

"As a longtime resident of Kirkland, Washington, which sadly is the epicenter of fast-spreading coronavirus in the United States, I am seeing firsthand how a long, slow national emergency is becoming a dangerous, deadly crisis. Because the U.S. Senate and the Trump administration have been attacking, rather than expanding access to health care, tens of millions of people in this country do not have ready access to the coverage and care they need. Because the United States is the only industrialized nation without guaranteed paid sick days, millions of people cannot take time away from work as...

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MomsRising MomsVote

January 4, 2020

Happy New Year! Thank you for being a part of this joyful, kind, winning, and powerful MomsRising movement. As 2019 came to a close, hundreds and hundreds of donors from every corner of our nation stepped up with contributions, helping us raise many thousands of dollars to power up MOMentum in 2020. Thank you. We’re humbled to have your support and pledge to honor your generosity every single day by doing our very best to increase family economic security, decrease discrimination, and build a nation where everyone can thrive. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. We have a full plate...

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Family Economic Security MomsRising

December 26, 2019

Like a flame, passion needs fuel to keep burning. At MomsRising, we are on FIRE about opening avenues for women, moms, and families to rise! For over 10 years, we’ve been on the front lines making progress on the issues that matter most to America’s families — healthcare, gun safety, fair pay, affordable childcare, immigrant justice, ending maternal mortality, racial justice, paid family/medical leave, and so much more. Your generosity fuels this passion, and has helped us push MOMentum further than we ever thought possible. We are changing our democracy for the better — TOGETHER! WATCH THE...

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MomsRising Politics & Policy

December 18, 2019

President Trump’s abuse of power, the ways he covered it up, and his undeniable obstruction of the congressional investigation left responsible, fair-minded members of the U.S. House of Representatives no choice but to vote to impeach him. The House did its duty today. We commend every representative who voted to impeach. We applaud House leaders for their fair, thorough investigation, which provided a mountain of evidence that President Trump tried to use his influence and taxpayers’ money to coerce Ukraine leaders into interfering in our elections—and then tried to cover up his thuggish,...

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MomsRising

December 3, 2019

We’re ready for a day of unity and kindness for women and families — it’s finally Giving Tuesday! We’ve been waiting for this day. And we’re celebrating this beautiful day of generosity the MomsRising way, with ACTION. To create the brighter future for women, moms and families that we know is possible, we need to invest now. It’s less than one year before the 2020 elections, and we have set an urgent, ambitious goal of mobilizing 1 million moms before November 2020 to engage in our democracy and vote. We need every MomsRising member to rise now, and contribute what they can, to make it happen...

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MomsRising

November 27, 2019

The smell of sweet potatoes in the oven is making me smile as I write to you right now to share my enormous gratitude for all you do with MomsRising. But that’s not the only reason I’m smiling. You see, reflecting on how much of a positive force for justice we’ve been together so far in 2019 — and anticipating what we can accomplish together in 2020 — is making me smile so much broader than even my favorite sweet potato dish could inspire! THANK YOU. I want to take a moment to celebrate you. You are making a difference when you sign that petition, make that call, go to that meeting, share...

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MomsRising

November 21, 2019

It’s just two weeks until Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3! This may sound like a gimmicky day, but celebrating our local sheroes and, importantly, contributing to lift up our democracy and our families isn’t a gimmick. It’s us together stepping forward to address a national emergency with hope, joy, and optimism for our futures. So to celebrate this beautiful day of generosity, we’re highlighting our committed, we-can’t-believe-how-lucky-we-are-to-have-them-on-our-team-with-us MomsRising Champions — like Rachael! In fact, you can scroll down to read a bit about Rachael, including why she decided to...

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MomsRising

November 13, 2019

When moms rise, BIG things happen. Like igniting democracy! In fact, for the recent elections last week, MomsRising members like you generated a MASSIVE amount of get-out-the-vote energy — by sending thousands upon thousands of hand-written voter postcards to infrequent mom voters, by making personal videos to inspire other moms, by sharing info and encouragement via text message, by hosting parties at the voting polls, and so much, much more. What made all this possible? Your enthusiastic support helped MomsRising create this massive wave of organizing by and for moms. Keep Rising, Anita,...

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Immigration MomsRising

October 28, 2019

Changing the world doesn’t have to be scary. With MomsRising, standing up for moms and children can be inspiring and fun. That’s why, by popular demand, we’re printing more of our “Mothers Raising Liberty & Justice” stickers that have energized MomsRising members around the nation, so you can show your support for women, moms, and families whenever and wherever you want. Check out this inspiring video, then make your donation and get our exclusive Moms Raising Liberty & Justice sticker! Contribute to MomsRising today to protect women and families — whatever you can afford — and we’ll...

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Immigration

August 28, 2019

Make a contribution to MomsRising to protect women and families and get our “Raising Liberty & Justice” sticker. These stickers are perfect for a car, water bottle, notebook, laptop — wherever you want to show your support for immigrant and family rights.

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Gun Safety

August 4, 2019

"The brutal mass shootings in Dayton last night and in El Paso yesterday morning were two more heart shattering, preventable tragedies. Too many lives have been ended or forever altered. Too many mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters are mourning. There have been more mass shootings in our country than there have been days in 2019; many shooters have used military-style assault weapons, which must be banned; and in recent years white nationalist extremists have killed more people in the United States than any other type of domestic extremist. We mourn the victims in Dayton and El Paso and...

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MomsRising Near You MomsVote

July 29, 2019

Moms were in the room where it happened last month during the first 2020 Democratic Debate. This is crucial because as moms, we know what’s happening in our families, our lives, and our communities. We know we’re not alone. We know the truth about dealing with our healthcare system, about the cost of childcare, about what it takes to raise a family. It’s time to put our truth on center stage and remind the dozens of candidates what matters to us. Here’s my take after being in the room with the debaters in Miami: First, it was an incredible honor to be in the room, to witness, and most...

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Family Economic Security Realistic & Fair Wages

July 18, 2019

"We applaud the U.S. House of Representatives for standing up for low-wage workers and families by passing the Raise the Wage Act, which would boost the paychecks of millions of moms and help lift families out of poverty. Today’s action was long overdue. Congress has not increased the minimum wage in more than a decade while corporations have raked in huge profits. Millions of working families are struggling to cover their basic needs and are without the economic security they need and deserve. “By raising the federal minimum wage and phasing out unjust exclusions for tipped workers, this...

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MomsVote

June 11, 2019

You know. Moms know. I know. We all know what’s happening in our families, our lives, and our communities. We know the truth about dealing with our healthcare system, about the cost of childcare, about what it takes to raise a family. The candidates for President need to know our truth too. It’s time to put our truth on center stage. There are dozens of candidates running for President — and it’s critically important to let each of them know EARLY about the policies that moms expect them to champion. They need to know what issues moms, not just corporate lobbyists, prioritize. That’s why we’...

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Family Economic Security Health Care MomsRising

May 21, 2019

Most women who have abortions are already moms . Being able to manage how many children we have and when we have them has been nothing short of revolutionary — not just for women and mothers , but for our country as a whole. It has helped to narrow the gender pay gap, improved the health of women and their families, and led women toward access to increased economic and political power. Following on the heels of Georgia, Alabama just passed the nation’s most restrictive reproductive healthcare bill that, if allowed to go forward by the courts, would impose criminal penalties on any doctor who...

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May 9, 2019

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Honor or remember a mom you love by sending a gift that stands up every day for women, moms and families. Check out these gorgeous e-cards!

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MomsRising MomsVote Politics & Policy

May 8, 2019

The 2018 election swept a record number of women into elected office, but that would never have happened without a massive spike in women candidates , many of whom said they were driven to run because of the Trump presidency. Well, Trump is still President. And even with 102 women now serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, that’s still just 24% of the seats when we need at least 50% for equal representation. So if you have been thinking of running for office – locally, statewide, or at the national level – even just a little bit, stop thinking and start preparing. This is your time!...

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MomsRising

May 2, 2019

Mother’s Day is coming, and we’ve got an awesome new way to help you honor or remember a mom you love. Celebrate a mom with a MomsRising Mother’s Day tribute gift! More powerful than flowers, longer lasting than brunch, and more delicious than a box of chocolates; this unique and meaningful Mother’s Day gift does more than honor moms. It empowers them, every day, all year long as we work hard: Protecting healthcare for our families Winning fair pay for women Defending immigrant children, moms, and families and stopping family separation Fighting for maternal justice And so much more. Show...

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TAKE ACTION: Justice for Elijah McClain

#GivingTuesdayNow: Support MomsRising’s fight for COVID-19 relief

Kirkland-Based Moms Leader: Denying Millions the Right to Earn Paid Sick Days and Ability to Access Health Care Makes the Coronavirus Even More Dangerous

Hello 2020: Here comes MomsRising Together!

[VIDEO] YOU Are Our Superpower!

Egregious Abuse of Power Left Responsible Lawmakers No Choice But to Impeach

Keep Rising on Giving Tuesday!

Keep Rising This Thanksgiving!

Early bird gets the MATCH

Ignite democracy. Every gift MATCHED!

Sticker Time! Moms Raising Liberty & Justice

Get Our 'Mothers Raising Liberty & Justice' Sticker!

Our Hearts Break for Victims of the Massacres: Lawmakers Can & Must Act NOW

ICYMI: MomsRising at the First 2020 Democratic Primary Debate!

Good news! Passing Law to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage Boosts Workers and Families

Your input needed! What issues should candidates prioritize?

Tell Your Governor: My Body, My Choice!

Love, Power, Mother's Day!

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Flowers are nice. Now add EQUALITY!