EngageNOLA is a coalition of young professional organizations and individuals working to connect their peers to the local civic landscape through education and action initiatives. 
EngageNOLA represents a diverse group of young adults that have come together to create a new era of civic engagement and government accountability in New Orleans. The group is committed to creating positive, lasting change in the city. Initial efforts of EngageNOLA are focused on affecting the 2010 election cycle – not by endorsing a candidate – but by involving residents in the political process and demanding a higher level of dialogue from the candidates, so everyone can make more educated voting decisions.
EngageNOLA initiatives are designed to create opportunities for local young professionals to collaborate directly with other civic leaders to implement forward thinking visions for the region. Through education and action initiatives, we are working to connect our peers to the local policy landscape, and establish a politically educated, networked, and involved generation of young professionals. Initial efforts of EngageNOLA are focused on affecting the 2010 city elections - not by endorsing a candidate - but by involving residents in the political process and demanding a higher level of dialogue from the candidates, so everyone can make more educated voting decisions.
In particular, EngageNOLA is working to provide opportunities for local young professionals to help shape dialogue in advance of and during the upcoming 2010 Mayoral and City Council elections. Beyond the election, EngageNOLA seeks to work on accountability of elected officials and transparency in government.