Empowering Black women legislators nationwide through strategic leadership development, influential advocacy, and united collaboration
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Who IS NOBEL
At NOBEL Women, we empower Black women legislators with world‑class leadership development and strategic advocacy that accelerates their impact in state capitols across the country.
As the only national network composed exclusively of current and former Black women elected officials, we deliver tailored programs that cultivate the confidence and expertise our members need to champion bold legislation and drive meaningful community change.
NOBEL Women equips Black women legislators with cutting‑edge leadership, unwavering advocacy, and dynamic mentorship, fostering a national community that amplifies their voices and drives transformative policy impact.
40+
Years of Empowering Black Women Legislators
385+
Members
43+
Repped States
NOBEL Women empowers Black women legislators through leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and outreach.
Leadership Development
Equip current and aspiring Black women legislators with the skills, confidence, and strategic insights they need to lead effectively through retreats, workshops, and peer‑to‑peer coaching.
Policy Advocacy
Champion equitable legislation by mobilizing our membership around key issue areas, providing non‑partisan research briefs, and fostering direct engagement with policymakers at all levels.
Mentorship & Professional Growth
Foster a lasting pipeline of talent by pairing seasoned legislators with newcomers for guidance on campaign strategy, legislative process, communications, and career advancement.
Network Building & Collaboration
Strengthen bonds across state lines and branches of government through our Annual Legislative Conference, regional forums, and online communities creating a united front for change.
Nobel Women's
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Join Us September 3rd-6th
The Signia Hotel, Atlanta, GA
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NOBEL Women's Core Initiatives deliver tailored opportunities for every stage of leadership.
Annual Legislative Conference
The National Organization of Black-Elected Legislative Women’s Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the organization’s annual meeting where more than 300 Black women legislators join industry leaders and stakeholders to dialogue on legislative and policy issues impacting the Black community. The conference provides a Black women’s perspective on public policy with thought-provoking and educational policy forums, community education workshops, and policy briefs. This is a prime opportunity to participate in the dialog while showing support as an organization.
Girls, Gigabytes, & Gadgets
(3G), is an innovative, day-long series of workshops hosted by members designed to get young women and girls engaged in careers in science, technology, engineering, arts/ design, and mathematics. These events consist of multiple workshops featuring topics that range from app development to social media mastery to tech policy and have a straightforward message: women aren’t just to be users of technology, but creators, designers, influencers, and decision-makers as well.
Representative Lois DeBerry
Leadership Institute
NOBEL Women is the only network of Black women elected state legislators in the country, with NOBEL Women members collectively representing upwards of 20 million Americans. As a valuable voice for Black communities, NOBEL Women communicates the critical needs of Black constituencies to the media, legislatures, and government to affect change. Established in 2002, the NOBEL Women Leadership Institute (NOBEL Women Leadership Institute or the Institute) is a training program designed to help participants develop the expertise they need to become public leaders.
Equity And Social Justice
Policy Summit
The Equity and Social Justice Policy Summit is an invite‑only forum for Black women serving as chamber officers and committee chairs to exchange policy innovations and best practices. Held over three days in Montgomery, AL, it brings together policymakers, advocates, and thought leaders to address systemic inequities in education, healthcare, voting rights, and political representation. Participants engage in immersive breakout sessions and workshops led by national experts, gaining data‑driven frameworks and legislative blueprints. The summit culminates in a commemorative crossing of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, honoring civil rights history and reaffirming our commitment to justice. Attendees depart with a comprehensive toolkit of ready‑to‑implement policy resolutions and strengthened peer networks, equipped to drive meaningful change in their communities.
Rep. Gwen Moore Policy Breakfast
The Gwen Moore Policy Breakfast is an open to the public event for Black Legislative Leaders currently serving as a Chamber Officer (Speaker of the House, Senate President, Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Leaders Pro Tempore, etc) or Committee Chair to share policy ideas and trade best practices in implementing policies impacting the communities they serve. These educational programs, held in partnership with leading experts, are designed to give the legislative leaders objective information they need to make reasoned decisions on important public policy issues when they return to their respective states.
Executive Reflections
From Nobel women's Leadership
“We share the work of the community that is founded on unity and sisterhood. We reflect the work of NOBEL Women and our forefathers. We are champions for justice and equity.”
The Hon. Tonya Anderson (GA)
“NOBEL Women and the work that they are doing across the country to advance various causes is phenomenal. The camaraderie, love for community, and love for their states is so impressive.”
The Hon. Sonya Harper
(IL)
“Make sure you find your niche and how to get involved and how to serve. Get in contact and get engaged, we cannot do this work without you.”
The Hon. Ajay Pittmanr
(IL)
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