The Great Battlefield Mobilizing Young Women Through Social Media with Haley Lickstein
Jan 12, 2026
Haley Lickstein, a progressive political content creator and activist, shares her journey from childhood civic engagement to founding Haley Lickstein Media. She discusses her impactful internships, including at Emily's List, and her surprise experiences at Facebook. Haley dives into her mission to mobilize young women through education and community building, her podcast 'Haley on the Go', and strategic outreach to high-profile guests. She emphasizes creating thoughtful content that resonates over virality and staying hopeful amid political challenges.
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Early Schoolboard Moment Shaped Her
- Haley's mom took her to a school board meeting as a child to speak about a school issue.
- That early experience taught Haley grassroots advocacy and that ordinary voices can influence officials.
Traveling For Impact At Facebook
- Haley worked at Facebook (now Meta) doing social and economic impact and traveled widely to run programs like laptop centers and opioid-epidemic work.
- That role exposed her to diverse American communities and hands-on program implementation.
Treat Key Moments Like A Campaign
- If a political moment demands it, treat content creation like a campaign and go on the road to organize.
- Use creator partnerships to mobilize voters and educate communities during critical elections.