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League of Women Voters Welcomes Na’ilah Amaru as New Senior Director of Mobilization & Engagement

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Washington, DC — The League of Women Voters of the United States is proud to announce Na’ilah Amaru as the new senior director of mobilization and engagement. In this role, Amaru will lead the League’s grassroots organizing efforts, national advocacy campaigns, and volunteer engagement strategy to strengthen the organization’s mission of empowering voters and defending democracy.

“As the League continues to meet the challenges facing our democracy, we are confident that Na’ilah’s leadership will drive engagement and expand the impact of our advocacy across the country, said Marcia Johnson, Esq., chief of activation and justice for the League of Women Voters of the United States. “We are thrilled to have her join the team.” 

With more than 20 years of experience in building grassroots governing power and strengthening civic engagement, Amaru brings a deep commitment to advancing equitable participation in our democratic process. She played a central role in the campaign that brought early voting to New York, securing access for millions of voters and laying the groundwork for lasting changes in voter participation. She later co-founded New York’s first BIPOC Democracy Table, a statewide coalition focused on embedding racial equity into democracy reforms.

“I'm honored to join the League at such a critical time for our democracy,” said Amaru. “I look forward to working with League members, partners, and communities nationwide to build grassroots power and ensure every voice is heard.”

A US Army veteran and recipient of the Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service during her deployment in Iraq, Na’ilah holds three master’s degrees — in public administration, public policy, and urban affairs, along with dual bachelor’s degrees in political science and criminal justice. She is currently pursuing a PhD in political science at the CUNY Graduate Center, where her research focuses on political participation, governing coalitions, and agenda-setting.

Amaru joins the League ahead of a pivotal election cycle, where mobilizing communities and defending the freedom to vote will be more important than ever.

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