Stephanie Schriock

Stephanie Schriock is an American political strategist and former president of EMILY's List, where she served from 2010 to 2021. She is recognized for her work advancing women in politics and helping elect numerous Democratic candidates to office. During her career, Schriock managed several high-profile political campaigns, including Senator Jon Tester's successful 2006 campaign in Montana and Al Franken's 2008 Senate victory in Minnesota. Her campaign management expertise led her to become a prominent figure in Democratic Party politics. Under Schriock's leadership at EMILY's List, the organization grew from 400,000 to over five million members and raised hundreds of millions of dollars to support pro-choice Democratic women candidates. She co-authored the book "Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Changing the World" (2021), which draws from her extensive experience in political organizing and campaign strategy. Schriock has been recognized by various publications including TIME Magazine's 40 Under 40 list and Elle Magazine's Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Washington. She currently serves as a frequent political commentator and continues to advocate for women's representation in politics.

Readers appreciate Schriock's practical advice and experience as a campaign manager and political organizer in her book "Run to Win." Several reviews note her clear explanations of fundraising and campaign logistics. Multiple readers mentioned finding value in the concrete examples and checklists provided. Common criticisms include a narrow focus on Democratic Party politics and what some readers call an oversimplified view of running for office. A few reviews on Amazon (3.9/5 stars) noted redundant content and wished for more detailed case studies. On Goodreads (4.1/5 from 188 ratings), readers praised the actionable steps for women interested in politics but noted the book works best as an introduction rather than a comprehensive guide. One reader wrote: "Good primer but stays surface level on most topics." The book earns higher ratings from politically-active readers and those specifically interested in Democratic campaigns, with lower scores from readers seeking non-partisan campaign advice.

Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Changing the World (2021) A guide detailing strategies for women seeking political office, drawing from Schriock's experience as president of EMILY's List and campaign manager for multiple Senate races.