https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-m-harness-phd-70964139/

Research Brief: https://www.alverno.edu/Research

I love this story- how many times have we had that itch to get involved when we see something needs to get done

@paula ALL.THE.TIME.

Organic support networks! crucial

https://ignitenational.org/ is great resource for young girls to develop political leadership

It would be interesting to see how the impact of the "mudslinging" style of politics has impacted girls desire to run or even consider that as a pathway

I agree Laura.

Thank you so much for being here Wanda!

Did anything come up around the cost to run a campaign? The challenge of maybe having to try to hold a job and hold office? If your job doesn't allow you to be "political" how do you run for some roles?

@Laura I can’t speak for girls but I do know quite a few women that have left public service/elected life due to hostile environment

Public Life SIG?

Great questions VennKa

Yes, Shauntay here are several tracks to policy and political engagement.

Agreed Shauntay- caregiving responsibilities or gendered guilt around “not being enough” are huge barrier to entering into elected office as well as staying in office

^absolutely!

Love it President Montgomery!!!

Wow

powerful

“If you won’t hear me, someone will”

The power of people

https://wiwomensnetwork.org/accelerated-policy-institute

my 28-year old daughter is running for Alderwoman in Sheboygan Falls right now...it's amazing to me that she is seeking out this role to improve her community....https://www.rachelmargarethoward.com/

Love that, Jamie!!!

Wonderful, Jamie

Awesome Jamie!

Thanks for sharing Jamie!

Jamie, she looks just like you!!!

I just appreciate that she is unfazed by starting this process...

As a follow up to this meeting, could you share some of the networks Lindsey mentioned that support/train women interested in entering local politics? I think you get to that point where you're like, I need to do more because the people that have been elected aren't doing enough or what reflects my values but you are left not knowing where to go or how to do more-whether that is to run for an office or how to better engage.

Yes- you can connect with your elected officials and request to be part of a board or committee

Yes, Cathy!

And love this, Wanda

Wanda thank you so much for reminding us about these other roles in local government! The pipeline...

And Jamie, so proud of Rachel!

Thanks Lauren, and Wanda, you're a force. Your community has been fortunate to have your leadership.

Wanda - you are amazing and an inspiration to all of us on what can be done.

Thank you President Montgomery- also happy to share about politics processes too!

What other questions do you all have? Feel free to drop in the chat!

Call to action: Allow your voice to be heard

See to be the voice that is listened for

Love that

I’m interested to learn about President Montgomery and Ms. Nelson’s organic network/ support system to do the work

How do they prioritize cultivating support and self care

@paula - the info you linked earlier for youth on https://ignitenational.org/ looks awesome. Thank you!

They talk- we knock ✊🏽

engaging voters isn’t just part of campaigns- it should be part of the feedback loop you start as a Candidate and then as an elected

Every should have a Village President like President Montgomery!

@Paula. YES!

Yes yes and yes

Brilliant Shauntay

Thank you so much to today's panel, your time and sharing of expertise and wisdom is so appreciated.

Sign up to be an election inspector, its rewarding and you learn a lot about the process!!

myvote.wi.gov

https://city.milwaukee.gov/DCD/BoardsCommissions for those in city of Milwaukee there are some one hour a month opportunities

POP : Purpose, Outcome, Process

THANK YOU! Amazing conversation.

Thank you everyone, so great!!!

Thank you all for the invite and the conversation

Thanks so so much! Energized

Thank you - this was really great.

Thanks to all the presenters. Very inspirational!

Milwaukee County - VOTE: 2/15

This was so interesting! Thank you to all of the presenters!

Powerful & compelling! Thanks for your wisdom.

So grateful to be with all of you in this intentional gathering.

Thank you for the opportunity to share.

Thank you all PD!

Thank you!