Board Member Spotlight: Stephanie Molen

Stephanie Molen is an activist whose passions include working toward a world without violence, protecting and preserving the earth, and civil rights.



Stephanie graduated from UCSB with a B.A. in Music, voice emphasis and now sings English Madrigals with Bridget's Daughters. She has worked in the anti-violence movement since 2000 and has been a State Certified Rape Crisis advocate since 2003. Currently, Stephanie is an active advocate with the Valley Trauma Center in Van Nuys California. She is also a board member for the San Fernando Valley Young democrats, and the Los Angeles Leauge of Conservation Voters. 



Stephanie's background also includes experience in environmental politics. She started co-directing the field canvass outreach program for the California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) in December of 2004. Stephanie worked for Senator Ted Lieu when he was in the Assemblymember in the 53rd AD and for Senator Fran Pavley in the 23rd SD as Senior Field Representative. Stephanie also served as Assemblymember Betsy Butler's District Director in the 53rd AD.



Stephanie joined the State Board of the National Women Political Caucus in 2009 and currently is on the West LA Board as Director of Operations.

Board Member Spotlight: Julianne Simitz

Julianne Simitz brings nearly a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector to her role as Vice President for Fundraising with the National Women's Political Caucus - LA Westside.

Julianne currently manages all aspects of fundraising and development at the California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund including foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual and planned giving. Most recently, Julianne acted as Development & Communications Manager for Executive Service Corps of Southern California, an organization that provides coaching, consulting and capacity-building services to regional nonprofits.

Prior to relocating to California, Julianne worked for progressive change at several national organizations in Washington, DC, including the Interfaith Alliance, People for the American Way and the Human Rights Campaign as well as consulting for Adams Hussey & Associates, a full-service, multichannel direct marketing firm supporting progressive clients.

Outside of NWPC and her professional endeavors, Julianne is a member of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Los Angeles and of the San Fernando Valley Young Democrats. She also volunteers for Project Angel Food, assists with Alumni giving for her Alma Mater and is an avid painter and urban gardener.

Julianne recently completed an Executive Certificate program in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University. She graduated with BA’s in Political Science and Religious Studies from Dickinson College in Pennsylvania where she worked in the Diversity and Social Justice Office as campus liaison to the LGBTQA community.