2023 Summer Intern Program

This summer Standing Tall Strategies, founded by Sara Fischer and Gloria Johnson, lead a 6 week campaign management bootcamp to raise up the next generation of campaign staff for the 2024 election cycle. This class set a new standard in teaching political skills that are typically only learned on-the-job. Topics featured volunteer recruitment, voter contact, fundraising, and communication strategies; all taught from expert experience. I and 8 other interns were fortunate to participate in the course after receiving scholarships from the Knox County Democratic Party. In addition to weekly classes, interns were required to plan and host two events: a fundraiser and training event for KCDP Leadership.

The 2024 Party Preview Fundraiser took place on July 27th at Hi-Wire Brewing in South Knoxville. Over $9,500 was raised in ticket sales and donations! Sara Fischer and the Standing Tall Strategies Interns spoke about their program and got folks excited for the 2024 election season. In early August the interns also held a virtual training for KCDP Leadership. If you or anyone else are looking for campaign staff in the upcoming year, contact KCDP to recruit our newest trained!

- Makaela Webb