The Chiesman Center for Democracy is a public, nonpartisan operating organization that serves as a space and channel to provide greater awareness of the meaning of democracy and the importance of all citizens to be active participants in the democratic process. The Chiesman Center for Democracy, Inc. promotes and supports greater awareness of democracy and democratic ideals by citizens and organizations. It is an organization that provides programming for civic participation, education, and research to achieve the Center’s mission and goals.

We believe that effective democracy requires:

• Developing the skills and processes involved in effective participation among individuals and organizations
• Democratic action from our youth and adults to keep democracy alive and flourishing
• Accountability of our people and programs to ensure that programs that foster democratic ideals are working
• Meaningful participation from all facets of our society who want to have a voice in democratic issues

Our projects cultivate Development, Action, Accountability, and Participation and it is our hope that when it comes to democracy, you will start at The Center…. Chiesman Center for Democracy.