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Advocacy, Campaigns, & Special Projects

Reproductive Justice. Feminist Action.

Stamford Women's March to Save Democracy

Stamford Women's March to Save Democracy

Stamford Women's March to Save Democracy

Shira was a co-organizer of and speaker at the local Women's March to Save Democracy, on Saturday, October 17, 2020, held locally - as an alternative to a mass rally in January in D.C. This event made history for being the first political rally in Stamford to showcase all women speakers, which was well received. PinkWave, Stamford Women’s Talking Circle, The S.W.A.T. Team - Suburban Women Against Trump, and Stronger Together CT partnered up with the national Women's March. Having run concurrently with hundreds of Women’s Marches in 50 states across the country on that same day, the local rally saw 300 attendees, outdoors, safety masked and socially distanced. This event was a massive effort and couldn't have been done without a large team of dedicated local activists. Special thanks to Tutem Masks for a generous in-kind donation of masks for march-goers and Printabilitees for their "She Is Speaking" T-shirts.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day of Remembrance

Stamford Women's March to Save Democracy

Stamford Women's March to Save Democracy

As co-founder of PinkWave Action, Shira helped to organize a special Day of Remembrance in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Held outside of the State of Connecticut’s Superior Court in Stamford on September 20, 2020, the event was a platform for people to pay their respects to Justice Ginsburg, trailblazer for gender equality and human rights in the U.S. 


Speakers included Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, State Senator Alex Kasser, The Honorable Mary Sommer, and Brook Manewal, founder, Stamford Women's Talking Circle and co-founder of PinkWave Action.

We Won't Go Back!

#PinkWave2020 Rally for Women's Rights

#PinkWave2020 Rally for Women's Rights

After the signing of the most restrictive anti-abortion measure passed in the United States since Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, organizer Shira Tarantino assembled a team of local pro-choice advocates in the 24 hours following and created the WE WON'T GO BACK! rally in Stamford, CT on May 17, 2019. Speakers from across the state, including Attorney General William Tong and other elected officials and representatives from Planned Parenthood Votes! CT, ACLU, student activists, and other community leaders, came together to protest the recent restrictive bans in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Ohio. The rally shed light on the need for access to safe and legal abortion, emphasized the importance of voting, and inspired people to take action.

#PinkWave2020 Rally for Women's Rights

#PinkWave2020 Rally for Women's Rights

#PinkWave2020 Rally for Women's Rights

In collaboration with Stamford Women's Talking Circle, Shira was a member of the organizing team for the #PinkWave2020 Rally for Women’s Rights, which swept the City of Stamford, Connecticut on January 18, 2020. Held in solidarity with Women’s Marches across the state, and the Women’s Marches in NY and DC that same day, 200 community members joined us in below-freezing temps to stand up, speak out, and commit to taking action.

Community Organizing & Advocacy

The ENOUGH Campaign

Stamford Pediatric Gun Safety Project

Stamford Pediatric Gun Safety Project

Shira Tarantino speaks at the Fourth Annual Vigil of Hope to End Gun Violence

Development, co-founder, board member. The mission of The ENOUGH Campaign is to protect our families and our country as we advocate for more public awareness on the issues of gun violence prevention in America. Through legislative advocacy and community education, we champion stronger gun laws and aim to transform public perceptions of gun safety. 

Stamford Pediatric Gun Safety Project

Stamford Pediatric Gun Safety Project

Stamford Pediatric Gun Safety Project

Stamford Pediatric Gun Safety Project

Founder. The mission of the Stamford Pediatric Gun Safety Project is to collect and analyze empirical evidence of the barriers that Stamford pediatricians face while providing anticipatory guidance on firearm safety. ​ 

#WearOrange Day

Stamford Pediatric Gun Safety Project

#WearOrange Day

Michael Hyman, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Stamford Mayor David Martin, Shira Tarantino, WearOrange

Co-Organizer, speaker. On June 2, we wear orange in memory of Hadiya Pendleton and to honor the more than 90 lives cut short and the hundreds more injured by gun violence every day.

Disarm Hate

Dress for Success Worldwide

#WearOrange Day

Shira Tarantino speaks about gun violence prevention for The ENOUGH Campaign on C-Span #DisarmHate

Speaker, fundraiser. Disarm Hate is a movement begun in the wake of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. It addresses the intersection of LGBTQ rights and gun violence prevention.

Dress for Success Worldwide

Dress for Success Worldwide

Dress for Success Worldwide

Dress for Success Worldwide

Director of Development. Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. 

Homelessness Prevention

Dress for Success Worldwide

Dress for Success Worldwide

EIS Housing Resource Center - Eviction Intervention Services, Homelessness Prevention, New York City

Director of Development. The EIS Housing Resource Center mission is to prevent homelessness by keeping residents in their communities, preserving existing affordable housing, and promoting and supporting the construction of affordable housing for low, moderate, and middle-income households.

Campaigns

Combatting Poverty Through Micro Loans

Combatting Poverty Through Micro Loans

Combatting Poverty Through Micro Loans

Consultant. Helped to create a strategic plan to build a sustainable funding strategy and cultivate leadership. The Greater Contribution gives impoverished women in East Africa the opportunity to provide better nutrition, housing, health care, and education for their families through micro loans. 

Standing up for Women's Rights

Combatting Poverty Through Micro Loans

Combatting Poverty Through Micro Loans

Phone bank fundraising supervisor, activist for NOW-NYC, The Founding Chapter. Project: supporting policy change promoting the Violence Against Women Act. Women's rights, affordable healthcare and pro-choice options for women.

Environmental Campaigning

Combatting Poverty Through Micro Loans

Environmental Campaigning

Activist and Lobbyist in support of closing the hazardous Fresh Kills Landfill in a small residential community in NYC. NYPIRG - New York Public Interest Research Group. 

Unique Projects

Global Community Organizing

Stark Elementary School PFO Volunteer

Global Community Organizing

Founder, global community organizer. Handfastings.org links people in the inter- and exo-faith   communities with ordained officiants who perform Handfastings, Wedding Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Sacred Unions and other Rites of Passage and celebrations. The non-profit currently lists more than 100 ordained officiants from five countries.

Handfastings Magazine

Stark Elementary School PFO Volunteer

Global Community Organizing

Publisher, editor, and chief executive officer. Handfastings Magazine is a leader in the handfastings community, offering brides and grooms-to-be alternative and out-of-the-box ritual options for their wedding ceremonies.  Shira oversees all management, distribution, editing, sales, marketing and creative direction.  

Shira also officiates weddings and handfastings.

Stark Elementary School PFO Volunteer

Stark Elementary School PFO Volunteer

Stark Elementary School PFO Volunteer

Volunteer for Stark Parent Faculty Organization: Fundraiser, Social Media Coordinator, Stark Starry Night Gala Committee Member. The Stark PFO (Parent/Guardian Faculty Organization) is a nonprofit group of dedicated parents/guardians & faculty whose purpose is to aid the students, faculty and staff of Julia A. Stark Elementary School in offering vital educational enrichment and extracurricular activities. 

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