Danielle Atkinson is a trailblazer in the fight for economic and social justice, uplifting mothers nationwide. As the Founding Director of Mothering Justice and Mothering Justice Action Fund, she leads efforts to equip mother activists and shape policies that support working families. A nationally recognized organizer, Atkinson has worked with America Votes, State Voices, and ACORN. Since founding Mothering Justice in 2012, she has trained over 1,000 women, mobilized 500,000+ mothers, and led legislative victories in paid leave, minimum wage increases, and earned sick time. Appointed to the Michigan Women’s Commission and elected to Wayne State University’s Board of Governors, her leadership extends across national boards advocating for policy change. A Pfeiffer University graduate, Atkinson lives in Royal Oak, Michigan, with her husband and six children. We honor her unwavering commitment to justice and the belief that when mothers lead, communities thrive.

As the Policy Director, Louisa leads Vote Mama’s Policy and Research team, developing and executing policy solutions to break down the barriers that keep parents out of office and out of power. In addition to overseeing all research projects, she advocates nationwide for campaign finance reform to allow parents to use campaign funds for childcare and security expenses directly related to campaign activity. Louisa received her B.A. in Politics from Brandeis University and a Master of Public Policy from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management with a concentration in Economic and Racial Equity. Originally raised on the beautiful Island of Hawai’i, she has now settled in Seattle.