Saturdays bring a different kind of energy. The work of the week is behind us, but momentum doesn’t stop—it accelerates. ⚡ It’s the day where ideas turn into plans 📝, where movement turns into action 🚀, and where we decide that the fight for change doesn’t rest.
At RootsCamp, Saturday isn’t just the last day—it’s the launchpad. 🚀 It’s when connections solidify 🤝, strategies sharpen 🎯, and we take everything we’ve built and push it forward. This is where organizers, activists, and changemakers come together to make sure progress doesn’t just happen—it gains power. 💪⚡
This is where we step into the future, together.
Let’s get to work. 🔥
🌟 What to Expect at RootsCamp 2025 🌟
🔹 It’s an unconference—YOU shape the agenda, lead sessions, and bring the knowledge, experiences, and strategies that drive real change.
🔹 It’s collaborative—Expect real conversations, deep connections, and game-changing ideas.
🔹 It’s about action—We don’t just talk about change—we make it happen.
🎤 Featured Speakers 🎤
Heather Booth — civil rights activist, feminist, political strategist, and co-founder of JANE, a pre-Roe abortion fund, the first campus women’s liberation organization, and the Midwest Academy
A’shanti Gholar — first Black woman to lead Emerge, the nation’s largest network of women elected officials and candidates, and founder of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics
Reggie Hubbard — certified yoga teacher who also worked as congressional liaison and senior political strategist for MoveOn.org, Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, and the Obama White House
Stephanie Noguera — president of GAIN Power
Georgia Rep. Ruwa Romman — first Muslim woman elected to the Georgia State House and first Palestinian elected to any public office in the state, co-founder of the Georgia Volunteer Hub
Emmy Ruiz — senior advisor to President Biden, director of the Office of Political Strategy & Outreach
Judson Scanlon — the first openly transgender candidate to run for a seat in the Arkansas legislature who has worked in politics for 30 years
Emma Sharkey — partner at Elias Law Group where she is one of the nation’s leading ballot measure attorneys
Reyna Walters — vice chair of civic engagement and voter protection at the Democratic National Committee
Billy Wimsatt — executive director of Movement Voter Project who has advised donors to strategically invest tens of millions of dollars in 100s of organizations and initiatives in 48 states
📅 Schedule Overview 📅
🗓 Thursday, February 6
🍽️ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch
📝 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Registration
👋 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Welcome
🤝 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Caucuses
🥂 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM | Dinner
🔥 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Plenary
🎉 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Happy Hour
🎭 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Fun/Meetings
🗓 Friday, February 7
☕ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast
🎤 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Morning Assembly
💡 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Breakout Session 1
☕ 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Morning Break
💡 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Breakout Session 2
🍽️ 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
💡 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Breakout Session 3
☕ 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Afternoon Break
💡 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Breakout Session 4
🔥 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Plenary
🍽️ 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM | Dinner
🎭 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Fun/Meetings
🗓 Saturday, February 8
☕ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast
🎤 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Morning Assembly
💡 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Breakout Session 5
☕ 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Morning Break
💡 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Breakout Session 6
🍽️ 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch Break
🔥 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM | DNC Vice Chairs
💡 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Breakout Session 7
☕ 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Afternoon Break
🔥 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Plenary
🎤 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Assembly
🚀 For Employers: Join the Expo & Career Fair 🚀
Are you looking to connect with passionate changemakers, find top talent, or raise awareness about your organization? The RootsCamp Expo & Career Fair is your opportunity to engage with hundreds of progressive leaders, organizers, and advocates.
💼 By sponsoring RootsCamp, your organization gains:
✅ A platform to showcase your mission and work
✅ A direct pipeline to progressive talent looking for new opportunities
✅ A chance to network with key movement leaders and stakeholders
💰 Sponsorship Levels 💰
From Principal Sponsor ($75,000) 💎 to NanoWatt Sponsor ($1,250) ⚡, every sponsorship package includes a table at the Expo and Career Fair. You can explore additional benefits for each sponsorship tier here.
🎟️ Ready to Join Us? 🎟️
📧 Contact Natalie Rojas at natalie@simplemajority.org to secure your table.
📞 For more details or to discuss a custom package, reach out to Akilah Ensley at akilah@invictusstrategygroup.com or 919.671.5363.
📍 Join Us in Linthicum Heights, MD! 📍
📅 February 6-8, 2025
🔥 Register now and step into what’s next. The movement needs you. And so do we. ✊💥