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?? ?? ????As we take a break for the extended Thanksgiving weekend, the team at New Heights wants to express our gratitude and appreciation for those who make this work possible. A few New Heights-ers have shared what they’re thankful for this year, which you can read through below. Feeling thankful and/or reflective this holiday weekend? Share in the comments! ---- "I’m thankful for incredible clients who hold politicians accountable for policies that stop progress.” -Christy Setzer “I'm thankful for the progressive ballot measures that passed nationwide with the hard work of our partners over at BISC! ???” -Erika Guljia “I'm thankful to work with a positive and motivated team that is committed to making a difference!” - Morgan Snyder “I’m thankful for the people thinking long term about how we regain the narrative and how to break through the noise!” - Zainab Chaudary “I'm thankful for all those continuing to stand up for democracy, decency, dignity, and empathy--especially our clients!” - Joel Mendelson “I'm thankful for the chance to fight for a better world and to be in community with those whose imaginations will illuminate our path forward.” - Santiago Rivera “I'm thankful for the people staying committed to protecting communities that need it most and for staying steadfast in the fight.” - Hana Hancock I’m thankful to be part of a team that stays grounded in our progressive values and fights the good fight no matter the political climate.” - Nicole Watkins

New Heights-ers Promise Pitman and Joel Mendelson had a blast celebrating Jobs With Justice at their 20th annual Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Awards Celebration earlier this week! Congrats on another amazing event honoring some of the true heroes of the labor movement.

?When your coffee powers change, the caffeine is just a bonus. Nzatu Food Group is redefining agriculture across Africa, empowering smallholder farmers with tools, training, and market access to create lasting economic opportunities. From coffee and grain intercropping and beekeeping to tackling malnutrition, poverty, and climate change, Nzatu is cultivating more than crops—they’re building sustainable futures. Co-founder and Chief Partnerships Officer Gwen Jones and CEO Michele Sofisti shared their inspiring journey with AgFunder, including their latest milestone: the launch of Njuki coffee in the U.S. This venture connects African farmers to global markets while advancing wildlife conservation. Read the full story here:?https://lnkd.in/dnxA46hB

Happy anniversary to Erika Gulija who joined the New Heights team one year ago today! Her leadership, strategy, guidance, and infectious spirit help make our great team even greater. ?? ??

New Heights president Christy Setzer joined CNN this morning to talk immigration policy and who's actually been "better" on the border. Full video below. Check it out!

Election Day is TOMORROW! Several members of Team New Heights snapped pictures with their "I Voted" stickers to remind everyone to get out and VOTE if you haven't already! ?? Want to join the fun? Share your "I Voted!" sticker picture in the comments! Team New Heights also put together a jamming ?? 2024 Election Day playlist on Spotify.?? Link in the comments--check it out!

New Client Alert ????! The Alliance for Black Equality, a new organization mobilizing Black voters in swing states, has been an instrumental player in ensuring the Harris campaign turns out Black men. Over the past year, Alliance founder Dr. Alvin Tillery has used polling and campaign ads to demonstrate how messaging on civil rights and stop-and-frisk will mobilize Black voters. And we are seeing the results! The Alliance's new poll shows that Vice President Harris has INCREASED her support among Black and Gen Z men by TEN points since early October. New Heights has loved working with Alvin and the entire Alliance team, helping bring attention to their work--because the stakes have truly never been higher. Check out the comments below for links to coverage in POLITICO, The Hill, and NewsOne. ?? ????

DEI isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a lifeline for democracy and good business. As we stand just a week away from the election, let’s get real: ignoring diversity, equity, and inclusion is a step backward—for companies and for the country. We were happy to help Cyrus Mehri of Mehri & Skalet, PLLC break it down in Fast Company, making the case for why DEI isn’t just nice-to-have; it’s non-negotiable and how you implement it matters. https://lnkd.in/eHr_V2BX

Using technology in an election isn't a replacement for transparency—it's a tool to enhance it, making sure elections are both efficient and secure. In a recent Marketplace interview with Meghan McCarty Carino, Verified Voting Foundation President and CEO Pamela Smith shares why hand-counting ballots on election night has steadily declined across the country, despite recent efforts to bring it back, including the new rule in Georgia requiring the number of ballots to be hand-counted on election night: "You get a rapid election night count if you're using voting technology that counts ballots automatically. And it's important that you can use hand counts to supplement that and get the best of both worlds by checking to make sure the machines did it right. And that's a hand count audit, or perhaps in some cases, a hand count recount, and that is really kind of the best way to do it." ?? to the full post below! https://lnkd.in/eJBqsnmF

As #ClimateWeek comes to a close we want to share a timely and urgent op-ed from New Heights client Mayors Migration Council?on the role that cities can play to prepare for the impact of climate-driven migration in the years and decades ahead. Hurricane Helene ravaged large parts of the U.S. yesterday, showing us that climate change isn't a future thing--it's happening right now--and it reiterates the need for the actions outlined by Mayors Migration Council Executive Director Vittoria Zanuso and her co-author, Mark Watts who serves as Executive Director of C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. https://lnkd.in/eCAFckfi