Shannon Watts

Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, leads the nation’s largest grassroots movement against gun violence. Known as the ‘summoner of women’s audacity,’ she mobilized women for over a decade and is recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People and a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker. Under her leadership, Moms Demand Action grew to over 10 million supporters across all states—twice the size of the NRA. After 11 years, Shannon stepped down in 2023 to join Emerge America’s board, focusing on women in politics. Author of "Fight Like a Mother," Shannon’s upcoming book continues her advocacy for audacious women driving change.