Meet Our Team

Heather Colburn

Heather is the CEO of Run the World, which she launched in 2015 to help progressives, especially women, have the resources to run and win their campaigns for elected office. She is a nationally renowned fundraiser, and has been a political consultant for progressive nonprofits, political organizations, campaigns, and candidates for public office for more than 15 years. Her clients have included Planned Parenthood, EMILY’s List, the League of Conservation Voters, and the Human Rights Campaign.