Leander is Ready: Reflecting on the LW+P Launch Party

Written By Rebekah Jasso Jensen

I couldn’t let another day pass without saying a massive thank you to everyone who joined us for the Leander Women+ for Progress (LW+P) launch party. We celebrated International Women’s Day at Slacker’s Brewery in the best way possible: by building community.

I'll be honest—when the co-founders met on February 1st, planning a full launch just five weeks later felt like a "lofty" goal. We hoped for 30–50 people. Instead, over 70 of you showed up to help us co-create an evening that was nothing short of inspirational.

It’s clear: the Leander area is ready to do the work, support our fellow Democrats, and help turn Texas blue.

What is LW+P?

For those who couldn't make it, LW+P is a women-led (and all genders-invited!) organization dedicated to building a visible, vocal, and connected community in Leander. We believe that local engagement is the antidote to national anxiety.

  • A Safe Space: A judgment-free environment to express your values and find "your people."

  • Intentional Connection: We bridge the gap between neighbors and local candidates, making advocacy feel accessible and even fun.

  • The Power of "We": We celebrate our city’s diversity and work to ensure every resident feels reflected in our leadership.

  • Community First: We are neighbors first. Whether it’s supporting local shelters or hosting family-friendly meetups, we invest in the place we call home.

The Power of the Network: Who We Featured

One of the most powerful parts of the evening was seeing the incredible organizations and candidates already doing the work. If you’re looking for a way to plug in, here are the people and groups we featured:

Local Organizations to Support:

  • Leander SPCA: Our local partners in animal welfare.

  • New Hope Resistance: For those ready to hit the pavement and protest.

  • Leander PRIDE: Building an inclusive community for our LGBTQ+ neighbors.

  • Leander Grupos Latinos: Connecting and empowering our Latino community.

  • Leander Democrats Together, Far Northwest Democrats & Western Wilco Dems: The boots on the ground for door knocking and phone banking.

  • Girls Who Code & Williamson County Young Democrats: Empowering the next generation of leaders.

Candidates for November:Erin Block running for Williamson County Clerk, Shweta Padmanabha for Cedar Park City Council, Leslie Booker for District Judge of the 512th and Heather Jefts for Williamson County Judge

Who Belongs Here?

Whether you’re a lifelong activist or you’ve just realized you can’t sit on the sidelines anymore—you belong here. Whether you want to help lead a movement or just want a friend to go to a march with—you belong here.

Stay tuned for our upcoming LW+P programming. This is just the beginning.

Rebekah Jasso Jensen