What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.
Our Timeline
Where It Started
Fiona and Esther introduce California's SB 260 through Senator Menjivar's office.
SB 260 Passes the Senate
SB 260 passes the California Senate Floor.
SB 260 Held in Appropriations
SB 260 is held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
What We All Deserve Launches
Fiona and Esther officially launch What We All Deserve.
Our First Team & Bills
WWAD onboards its first team, and AB 1810 and SB 953 are introduced in the California Legislature.
AB 3240 Introduced
WWAD expands its legislative work with the introduction of AB 3240.
Learn More About AB 3240 →WWAD Gains Fiscal Sponsorship
WWAD officially obtains Future Incubator as its fiscal sponsor and gains 501(c)(3) status.
SCA 10 & Our First In-Person Event
SCA 10 is introduced, and WWAD hosts its first in-person event at UCLA centered on AB 1810.
A Month of Major Growth
Esther speaks about SCA 10 at the National Right to Food Conference, the Los Angeles Times covers AB 1810, and WWAD receives $25,000 from The Allstate Foundation, helping the organization significantly expand its work. Fiona, Martin, and other WWAD members also speak at the IYC for Youth Conference.
Our First Bills Are Signed
Esther and Fiona attend the Allstate National Youth Service Conference, and Governor Newsom signs AB 1810 and AB 3240 into law.
Taking Our Advocacy National
Esther and Fiona speak at the U.S. Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs in Chicago about youth-led menstrual equity policy advocacy.
WWAD Expands
What began in California expands to Texas and New York.
Our First Texas Bill
WWAD's first Texas bill, SB 2760, is introduced with Senator Molly Cook.
Learn More About Texas SB 2760 →Policy Incubator Fellowship
WWAD launches its Policy Incubator Fellowship, marking the organization's first paid programming. WWAD also hosts an event with CLASP and NCCP focused on Texas SB 2760.
Our First Policy Fellowship Begins
The fellowship launches with speakers including Andrew Cheyne, Saanvi Arora, Ashley Burnside, Suzanne Herman, and Beth Smoker.
Growing Our Team & Reach
WWAD onboards its third team, begins providing stipends to executive team members for the first time, and expands to Michigan.
A New Chapter
WWAD announces its leadership transition, beginning the organization's next chapter.
SB 1160 & AB 2422 Signed Into Law
Two more WWAD-backed bills become California law. SB 1160 strengthens eviction data transparency by requiring courts to regularly report statewide eviction data, helping advocates and policymakers better understand housing instability. AB 2422 protects college students from being penalized when their financial aid is delayed by extending enrollment and payment deadlines for delays outside of a student's control.
