Stacey Newman

Stacey Newman is a prominent figure in Missouri politics and women's rights advocacy. She is the Founder and Director of ProgressWomen.com, a platform dedicated to promoting progressive women's issues.12

Political Career

Newman served as a Missouri State Representative for nine years, representing a suburban district in Saint Louis.2 During her time in the Missouri House, she focused on several key legislative areas:

• Reproductive rights (lead advocate in the Missouri House)
• Gun violence prevention
• Voting rights
• Equality rights
• Gender-focused policies

She also served as the House Progressive Caucus Chair since 2010.1

Advocacy and Leadership Roles

Throughout her career, Newman has held various positions focused on advancing women's political participation and progressive causes:

• Executive Director of Harrietts List (June-September 2009): Founded and directed a statewide PAC to elect progressive women to legislative and statewide offices1
• Women's Vote Director for Kerry/Edwards 2004 and Missouri Democratic Party Victory 2004 (June-November 2004)1
• Women's Vote Director for the Missouri Democratic Party (January 2003-June 2004)1
• MO Women's Vote Coordinator for the 2002 DNC/Missouri Coordinated Campaign (August-November 2002)1

ProgressWomen.com

As the Founder and Director of ProgressWomen.com since January 2011, Newman has been leading this organization for over 13 years.1 ProgressWomen.com serves as a hub for progressive women's issues and works to engage women who may not have been politically active but care deeply about progressive causes.3

Background and Other Experiences

Before her political career, Newman worked as an Inflight Service Manager for Trans World Airlines (TWA) from 1979 to 1992, managing domestic and international wide-body inflight crews from the St. Louis hub.1

Newman's commitment to social justice and progressive values is evident throughout her career, as she continues to advocate for women's rights and progressive policies in Missouri and beyond.