It is my honor to name Ali Monge (above)‚ Executive Director and President of Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE)‚ as Champion of the Month for August in the 38th Senate District.

WAVE is a woman-led‚ action-oriented grassroots organization using fact-based resources to educate and empower members of the community.

Since WAVE’s founding in 2016‚ Ali has played an important role at the organization. Ali stepped in as executive director and president in early 2023‚ assuming the responsibilities for overall strategic planning‚ program direction and fundraising.

Her team of volunteers advocate for environmental protection‚ government integrity‚ public education and civic engagement. The organization collaborates with gun safety organizations and engages with schools‚ the nonprofit community and law enforcement agencies‚ to mitigate gun-related injuries‚ contributing to a safer Orange County.

And WAVE also works hard to boost voter participation. WAVE fights measures that restrict access to voting‚ registers voters‚ produces educational materials for voters and helps monitor elections and polling places.

[Alison's] team of volunteers advocate for environmental protection‚ government integrity‚ public education and civic engagement.

As we celebrate Women’s Equality Day on Monday (Aug. 26)‚ I am especially grateful for all that Ali and WAVE have done to get women involved with public affairs‚ engaged in the political process and participating in elections.

Ali’s contributions in politics‚ grassroots organizing‚ the nonprofit community and philanthropy make her a deserving Champion of the Month!