June 9 – 10, 2017
This was NALP’s first large scale training for first and second generation women of color.
They learned the basics of running for office and provided concrete ways for women to start building their base, developing their profile,and identifying the right seat to run for in the future.
The conference featured:
Prince George County, Maryland School Board Member Raaheela Ahmed
Principal & Founder, Rilax Strategies, Rina Shah Bharara
Arizona State Representative Isela Blanc
Partner, CalderaWP, Christie Chirinos
New York City Council Member Julissa Ferreras-Copeland
Former Nevada Assemblywoman Lucy Flores
San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim
President, Lake Research Partners, Celinda Lake
Arizona School Board Member Tanairi Ochoa-Martinez
Scholar and Ph.D Candidate, Christian Dyogi Phillips
New York City Assemblywoman Nily Rozic
Program Coordinator, Barbara Lee Family Foundation, Kristin Slevin
Founder & CEO, VoteRunLead, Erin Vilardi