Senior Leadership

Ellen R. Malcolm, President and Founder
As president and founder of EMILY’s List, Ellen R. Malcolm has helped level the political playing field for women candidates; given women donors unprecedented influence in electoral politics; brought millions of women voters to the polls; and created a powerful movement dedicated to restoring progressive values to American government.

Britt Cocanour, Chief of Staff
As chief of staff, Britt Cocanour oversees the daily operations and management of EMILY’s List.

Jonathan Parker, Political Director
Jonathan Parker is the political director at EMILY’s List, leading the department that works directly with pro-choice Democratic women candidates across the country and advising the EMILY’s List president on politics and strategy regarding these campaigns.