Electing moms.
What do we do?
Endorse
Each campaign cycle Moms in Office endorses pro-choice moms running for office up and down the ballot to level the playing field and elevate the power of all moms.
Fund
We provide financial support and other innovative support programs . We are the first and only organization to support candidates throughout and beyond the election, empowering them to run and run again.
Coach
Moms in Office is here to elevate the power of all moms in politics our group coaching sessions emphasize community support as we all share, connect, and learn from our fellow moms.
Partner
We are proud to partner with and fundraise for our allies—candidates, elected officials and organizations—who are fighting for the next generation alongside us.
Why this matters
It’s not easy for mothers of young children to get in that political door. Here are the depressing facts to prove it: In 2022 less than 10% of representatives are moms with kids under 18. In total, there are 151 women sitting in Senate and House seats, comprising less than 28% of Congress.
Women and mothers make up one of the largest segments of our population, but they make up the smallest number of our federal government.
A parent’s voice is an undeniable asset when creating policy that impacts our children, our families and our future. Yet, too many barriers keep working parents, women, especially moms, out of elected positions.
Political organizations traditionally exist to invest in races, not women. Moms In Office is changing that with a future-minded focus.
In the News
“This inspiring single mom, who has been named the 2020 California Mother of the Year by American Mothers says that her “fight is for all the moms and all our children who deserve to grow up in a better world.”
We need moms in office
For me, getting off the sidelines means women making a difference by letting their voices be heard on the issues they care about.
—Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Become a Moms in Office Candidate
Who we are
Simona Grace
Founder
Simona Grace, a single mother and founder of Moms in Office, has made significant strides in advocating for women’s political empowerment. With a strong background as a political strategist, philanthropy expert, and nonprofit professional, she has become a recognized voice in the field of women’s rights and fundraising.
Simona’s insights are often featured in various publications such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Ms. Magazine, USA Today, and NBC News, among others. Her impactful advocacy work has led to national recognition, earning her the Visionary Leader of the Year Award in 2022 for her significant contributions to social activism and for empowering women to pursue their dreams.
In addition to her achievements, she was honored as California Mother of the Year in 2020, and actively advocated for California mothers in her engagements with Congress. In 2023, she was appointed by Mayor Karen Bass as Commissioner on the Status of Women, a role in which she works to improve the lives of women and girls in Los Angeles and to ensure their full and equal participation in City government. In 2024, she was elected as Vice President of the Commission.
Simona moved to the US at 18. As an immigrant, she worked her way through college and graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in Comparative Literature. She also completed a program in Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. Now, she lives in Sherman Oaks with her teenage son and their dog, Oliver, juggling work and family.
Board Members and Staff
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