Hemly specializes in working with political advocacy organizations across the US and around the world to bridge emerging technologies and communication strategies to challenge inequality and positively impact local communities. She has led engagement strategies that center communities of color and low income communities to meet them at the intersections of their lives both online and offline for over 10 years.Prior to joining FWD.us, Hemly was the Vice President of Digital Strategy and Mobilization at Fission Strategy where she led digital strategy and technology development with Define American, Sierra Club, and the Open Society Foundation. Prior, Hemly was the State Strategies Manager at Advocates for Youth. She worked with local, state-based, and national organizations mobilizing the rising American electorate across digital platforms to advocate for cultural and policy changes that improve and value young people's sexual and reproductive health and rights.Hemly is originally from Carson, California and proudly represents South Los Angeles in the fight for health, dignity, and justice.