About us
Our Mission

VOWOC has been a trailblazer for over two decades in political campaign management, advocacy training, and community engagement. We’ve supported candidates at all levels of government, advanced crucial policies, and empowered advocacy organizations to build sustainable change.

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We work tirelessly to ensure that the communities we represent can influence policy, shape public discourse, and achieve electoral victories.

Voices of Women of Color
About us

Our History

VOWOC has been a trailblazer for over two decades in political campaign management, advocacy training, and community engagement. We’ve supported candidates at all levels of government, advanced crucial policies, and empowered advocacy organizations to build sustainable change.

You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own. - Michelle Obama

Our Approach

At VOWOC, we focus on a tailored approach for each client. Whether you need campaign management or support with policy advocacy, our strategies are designed to fit your unique goals. We use data-driven insights, proven organizing methods, and effective leadership development to ensure success.

Leadership Team

Our leadership team comprises seasoned political strategists, policy experts, and community organizers passionate about equity, justice, and empowering marginalized communities. Meet the team leading the charge for a more just society.
  • Janice Flemming-Butler, Founder
  • Denise Best, CEO
  • Monique Flemming, Executive Assistant
Denise Best - VOWOC CEO

Denise Best | CEO

Denise is currently the president and CEO of the Voices of Women of Color. Denise is an activist, an organizer and lobbyist. She is a published writer, vocalist, and a DJ aka DJ Dede, on the internet radio platform, Primal4k.com.

She sits on the boards of the Upper Albany Development, Inc., Journey Writers, Inc., and is vice president of the board for Community First School. She has served on numerous task forces, boards and committees Including those for mayors Perez, Segarra and Bronin. After serving ten years as the Chair of the Upper Albany Neighborhood Revitalization Zone, (UANRZ), she stepped down in September 2020. Denise holds a BS in Education from Lesley University and an MA in American Studies from Trinity College.