Amanda Litman

Who is Amanda Litman?

Amanda Litman is the co-founder and president of Run for Something, a progressive political organization that has helped elect more than 1,650 candidates to local and state offices across the United States since 2017. She is also the author of When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership (2025), named a best business book by the Financial Times, and Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself (2017). Before founding Run for Something, she served as National Email Director for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. She is a 2025–2026 Obama Founda

What is Run for Something?

Run for Something is a progressive political organization co-founded by Amanda Litman and Ross Morales Rocketto on January 20, 2017. It recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for down-ballot office, including city councils, school boards, and state legislatures. Since 2017, Run for Something has helped elect more than 1,650 candidates across nearly all 50 states, most of whom are women and people of color.

What is When We're in Charge about?

When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership is a 2025 book by Amanda Litman, published by Crooked Media Reads. It is a practical leadership guide for millennial and Gen Z leaders stepping into positions of power. Based on interviews with more than 100 next-gen leaders, it covers the four-day work week, transparency, parental leave, authenticity at work, and building sustainable organizations. Named a best business book by the Financial Times and endorsed by Adam Grant, Anne Helen Petersen, Ilana Glazer, Jon Favreau, and Tori Dunlap.

How do I book Amanda Litman to speak?

Amanda Litman is available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and executive roundtables on topics including next-generation leadership, civic engagement, running for office, authenticity at work, and building organizations under pressure. To inquire about booking, email [email protected] with your event date, location, expected audience size, and topic of interest.

What topics does Amanda Litman speak on?

Amanda Litman speaks on six core topics: (1) next-generation leadership — what millennial and Gen Z leaders are doing differently and what good management looks like now; (2) leading to meet the moment in 2026 — creating workplaces with clear expectations that prevent burnout; (3) building organizations under pressure — leading mission-driven teams when stakes are high and resources limited; (4) authenticity and identity at work — showing up as yourself without surrendering to your role; (5) civic engagement and democracy — why individual action still matters and how to move from overwhelmed t

What types of organizations book Amanda Litman as a keynote speaker?

Amanda Litman speaks for corporations, nonprofits, universities, and professional conferences. Past clients include Charter, Albany Business Review Women's Summit, the Well Defined Women in Leadership NYC Summit, the Betty Anderson Speaker Series at UT Austin's LBJ School, and students at dozens of universities across the country. She tailors every engagement to the specific audience.

Does Amanda Litman do virtual keynotes, and what formats are available?

Yes. About a third of Amanda Litman's speaking engagements are virtual or hybrid. She is available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and executive roundtables — in person or virtual. Every engagement is shaped around the specific audience.

Is Amanda Litman related to Harry Litman, Leah Litman, or Juliet Litman?

No. Amanda Litman is not related to Harry Litman (legal analyst), Leah Litman (law professor and co-host of Strict Scrutiny), or Juliet Litman (podcast host). They share a last name but are not family.