Young Elected Officials Network

The Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network, a program of People For the American Way Foundation, is the first and only national initiative to provide a network of support to the newest generation of progressive leaders at every level of elected office. Our program was founded by young elected officials and continues to be led by them. In our 10 years we have grown to a network of over 1,000, with members and alumni in every state in the country. The YEO Network is a cutting-edge program investing in the pipeline of progressive leadership and building sustained relationships with our members. We provide the resources young elected officials need to effectively impact policy, foster their own development and professional growth, and elevate their voices and their leadership in the broader progressive movement. We serve to connect those working towards a progressive agenda in communities across the country. Nationwide Networking -

The YEO Network is a genuine community and support network for our members—who value the peer exchange, mentorship, and energy of being brought together with other young progressive leaders, mentors, advisors, and policy experts. Policy Support -

The YEO Network collaborates with our strategic partners to provide policy training and resources to our members year-round. In addition to policy summits and academies, we provide training at our annual National Convening, a yearly policy book, an online legislative exchange, teleconferences, newsletters, regular policy bulletins, and individualized research support. Leadership Development -

The YEO Network offers ongoing professional development in all of our programming. We provide access to high-level training—always informed by the needs of our membership—on executive leadership, good governance, and advancing to higher office. We hold workshops and webinars on everything from effective messaging to technology in constituent engagement.