Podcasts about women in government

Linda Nishioka is the City Councilor for Ward 2 in Salem, Oregon, and currently serves as the Council President. Prior to her election, she contributed to the Salem community by serving on various city committees and as a board member for local nonprofit organizations.  Linda is retired from a rewarding career in healthcare, having worked as a Registered Dental Hygienist and as the Director of Facial Plastic Services at Willamette Ear, Nose, Throat & Facial Plastic Services in Salem.

From farm girl to executive program manager, Donna has spent her career building strong communities, relationships and empowering others. Many may remember her from Bella Donna's Bistro, but her passion extends beyond owning a successful small business. With nearly 30 years of experience leading programs for multi-million dollar organizations, Donna has championed integrity, compassion, and the courage to advocate for positive change, especially for women. Her deep roots in Washington County and extensive community service in Forest Grove has fueled her commitment to fostering a thriving, inclusive future for all. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Allied Video Productions!

Mindy has lived in Gladstone for over 30 years (and grew up in North Portland), prior to moving to Gladstone along with husband Steve they spent 12 years moving across states with the US Navy. They have 2 children and 5 grandsons. Mindy has spent her career dedicated to service. Working with and for the public has enabled Mindy to form relationships with professionals from other cities in and around the area. She has been at her current job for over 30 years. Mindy has worked alongside Gladstone residents to champion parks and green-spaces and she has served on the Parks Board and the Budget and Audit Committee. Prior to her elected position in 2020, she served for a year with the By-Laws committee and now champions other cities to ‘get those bylaws updated'! She believes the most valuable asset Gladstone has is the People and the Parks. ‘If we care for them everything else that is good will follow'.  Currently a liaison to the Clackamas County Library Board, stating she has gained a deep respect for the libraries and their patrons. Partnering with Clackamas County, Gladstone has just opened a brand-new Library building right on main street. This new building along with a new Public Works building and City Hall/Police Station has solidified Gladstone's commitment to work on their downtown core focusing on revitalization. Mindy has served in many other liaison appointments, as this will be her second 4-year term with the City. Changing liaison appointments each year has given her insights to the wants and needs of the residents in Gladstone. She served as Vice-Chair of the Women's Caucus in 2024 and will serve as President for the 2025 year. She has been with the Women's Caucus almost since its beginning during COVID. She says; the LOC has opened many avenues for learning and growth, friendships and mentors and so much more! Serving with and learning from people all across Oregon plus the LOC staff has been the most unexpected and needed addition to her elected position. When not at work or at a city meeting you can find her on any Golf Course, in the Parks with other community members, in her yard trying to bring in the butterflies and bees, at Church, volunteering at Gladstones transitional housing facility, Tukwila Springs and helping efforts with the non-profit group The Friends of Gladstone Nature Park. She believes; family time is a gift, quiet time is a blessing and faith is a must. She is a volunteer at heart and truly appreciates a good conversation. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Allied Video Productions!

Jeanette Shaw is the Senior Director of Policy at Forth and a member of their leadership team. Forth is a non-profit that advances electric, smart and equitable access to clean transportation. At Forth, Jeanette is responsible for public policy and regulatory affairs at the state and federal levels. She has over three decades of extensive international, national, state and local public policy expertise in technology and association management focusing on issues such as manufacturing investment credits, economic development zones, workforce training, organizational development, and transportation options such as shared mobility, first and last mile transportation options, and light and heavy-duty rail. Jeanette was also tapped to help start TechNet, a national technology trade association.  Jeanette Shaw was elected to the Tigard City Council in 2020 and began her service in 2021. She served on the Oregon Solutions Transportation and Electric Vehicle Collaborative; the State of Oregon Career Technical Education Advisory Commission and was a founding Board member of the STEM STEAM East Multnomah Partnership. Councilor Shaw holds an Executive MBA from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is married to Jason Shaw, a fifth-generation Oregonian.

Councilor Andrea Zielinski has been serving as a Roseburg City Councilor representing Ward 2 since 2015. Initially appointed to the position, she was then elected in 2016 and again in 2020. In 2023 she served as Council President, which was only the second time a female had held that position in Roseburg's history. She has chaired Roseburg's Historic Resource Review Commission and currently leads the City's Library Commission. In addition to serving on Council and working full-time as an HR Manager for FCC Commercial Furniture, Andrea is actively involved in various community organizations. She serves on the board of directors for the Greater Douglas United Way, Family Development Center, Umpqua Heart, and Children's Public Private Partnerships (CP3). Additionally, she is a committee member for Music on the Half Shell, Douglas County Community Organizations Active in Disasters, and Friends of the Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs.

Originally from Maryland/DC, Briae moved to Oregon in 2019 and ironically did not get into politics until the 2020 election cycle and Black Lives Matter. After that, Briae decided to run for office and was elected in 2022 as the first openly gay black woman on the Corvalils City Council where she serves as liaison to the Historic Resources Commission, the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy Advisory Board, the Home Opportunity Planning Equity (HOPE), and the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition.  Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Allied Video Productions!

Mayor Julie Fitzgerald of Wilsonville is an Oregonian, having also lived in other Western states. She is a graduate of Oregon State University in the School of Agriculture. After graduating, she managed her family's 1,000 head sheep ranch in Curry County. Julie discovered her lifetime career by volunteering to lead a fundraising drive to bring NPR and OPB to the southern Oregon coast between Brookings and Gold Beach. Julie is mostly retired now after a 43 year career in non-profit leadership and philanthropy, to advance education, health care and conservation for leading Oregon charitable groups including community hospitals, the OHSU Foundation, the Nature Conservancy, and the Oregon Zoo Foundation. She's raised three sons, and knows how busy single mothers can be. And with her husband Bob, she has two grown stepdaughters, and two young grandchildren. Mayor Julie has run for office twice, and was elected in 2012 to the Wilsonville City Council, then decided not to run again, but in 2020, she ran for Mayor. She is completing that term this December, and looks forward to being able to spend more time with friends and family, and to pursue interests in the outdoors, as well as reading, and enjoying community theater, art and travel.

Melanie Kebler grew up in Bend, graduating from Bend High, and returned to her hometown in 2018 after attending the University of Michigan and Lewis and Clark Law School. Kebler was elected as the City of Bend's Mayor in 2022, having first been elected to the City Council in 2020. During her time on Council, Bend has approved nearly 1,000 new affordable homes, invested millions of one-time state and federal funds into solving homelessness in collaboration with Deschutes County, and won significant federal grants for transportation infrastructure that will reconnect the community in climate-friendly ways. Melanie has spent her legal career working for the public, first as a Deputy District Attorney and then as a crime victims' rights lawyer at the nonprofit Oregon Crime Victims Law Center. She is honored to serve as the Mayor of her hometown.

First appointed to the Newport City Council for a two-year term in 2018, Cynthia then won her seat in 2020. She is currently running unopposed for another four-year term. Cynthia reflects on the fact that the City has spent six years investing in her education about the city. She wants to give back as it takes a while to learn to ask the right questions. She never thought she would be in an elected position, but friends urged her on. She says, “So, I went for it, surprising myself most of all.” Cynthia has observed that the conversation changes when more women are in policy-making roles. She has been a strong, primary advocate of childcare, playgrounds, public safety, and housing the unsheltered. She serves on several city committees: Airport, Budget, Public Arts, Commercial Core Revitalization Plan. Additional city/county committees are Solid Waste Advisory, County Consortium, Public Safety, Lincoln County Housing Advisory. In Cynthia's career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and Advanced Practice Nurse (retired), she has built a life of serving others. She tends to look through the lens of public health in every policy of her city. Among her leisure activities are gardening, painting and writing poetry. She lives with her husband and black Chihuahua, Ser Jorah of Mormont, overlooking the ocean on the Oregon Coast where she marvels at her extraordinary luck to be in such a place.

Felicita is an enthusiastic nonprofit professional whose passion for the community has guided her work. She joined the THPRD Board in 2017. She has lived in Washington County since age five and took her first job as a camp counselor – at THPRD – when she was 15. Felicita is the Public Affairs Manager at Northwest Health Foundation. There she supports advocacy campaigns to change public policy, often in partnership and at the direction of community-based organizations. She also manages government relations and leads NWHF's communications, among other responsibilities. Previously, she was the Policy and Advocacy Officer for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center serving Washington and Yamhill Counties. In this role she supported the efforts of the internal Equity Team and lead the work of the Advocacy Team. Felicita earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of San Francisco with a minor in hospitality management. Outside of work she volunteers and hosts quarterly gatherings for Latinx leaders in Washington County providing opportunities for her peers to connect and discuss social justice issues impacting our community. She was recognized for her service to the community with the American Association of University Women “Breaking Barriers” award in 2019. That same year she had the opportunity to travel to China as part of the American Council for Young Political Leaders whose aim is to provide a global perspective to local electeds. In her spare time, she loves to dance and travel.

Mayor Tamie Kaufman is a property manager by trade and has served on several committees including the City Council for the City of Gold Beach and was elected Mayor in 2020 and was just recently re-elected. She has a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Oregon University (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) and an Associate's Degree from Southwestern Oregon Community College. www.goldbeachoregon.gov

Jeanette Shaw is the Senior Director of Policy at Forth and a member of their leadership team. Forth is a non-profit that advances electric, smart and equitable access to clean transportation. At Forth, Jeanette is responsible for public policy and regulatory affairs at the state and federal levels. She has over three decades of extensive international, national, state and local public policy expertise in technology and association management focusing on issues such as manufacturing investment credits, economic development zones, workforce training, organizational development, and transportation options such as shared mobility, first and last mile transportation options, and light and heavy-duty rail. Jeanette was also tapped to help start TechNet, a national technology trade association.    Jeanette Shaw was elected to the Tigard City Council in 2020 and began her service in 2021. She served on the Oregon Solutions Transportation and Electric Vehicle Collaborative; the State of Oregon Career Technical Education Advisory Commission and was a founding Board member of the STEM STEAM East Multnomah Partnership.   Councilor Shaw holds an Executive MBA from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is married to Jason Shaw, a fifth-generation Oregonian.  

Councilor Andrea Zielinski has been serving as a Roseburg City Councilor representing Ward 2 since 2015. Initially appointed to the position, she was then elected in 2016 and again in 2020. In 2023 she served as Council President, which was only the second time a female had held that position in Roseburg's history. She has chaired Roseburg's Historic Resource Review Commission and currently leads the City's Library Commission. In addition to serving on Council and working full-time as an HR Manager for FCC Commercial Furniture, Andrea is actively involved in various community organizations. She serves on the board of directors for the Greater Douglas United Way, Family Development Center, Umpqua Heart, and Children's Public Private Partnerships (CP3). Additionally, she is a committee member for Music on the Half Shell, Douglas County Community Organizations Active in Disasters, and Friends of the Umpqua Valley Police K9 Programs.

Mayor Julie Fitzgerald of Wilsonville is an Oregonian, having also lived in other Western states. She is a graduate of Oregon State University in the School of Agriculture. After graduating, she managed her family's 1,000 head sheep ranch in Curry County. Julie discovered her lifetime career by volunteering to lead a fundraising drive to bring NPR and OPB to the southern Oregon coast between Brookings and Gold Beach. Julie is mostly retired now after a 43-year career in non-profit leadership and philanthropy, to advance education, health care and conservation for leading Oregon charitable groups including community hospitals, the OHSU Foundation, the Nature Conservancy, and the Oregon Zoo Foundation. She's raised three sons, and knows how busy single mothers can be. And with her husband Bob, she has two grown stepdaughters, and two young grandchildren. Mayor Julie has run for office twice, and was elected in 2012 to the Wilsonville City Council, then decided not to run again, but in 2020, she ran for Mayor. She is completing that term this December, and looks forward to being able to spend more time with friends and family, and to pursue interests in the outdoors, as well as reading, and enjoying community theater, art and travel. Frog Pond East and South Master Plan with integrated housing, parks and trails City of Wilsonville SMART Transit The Transit Oriented Development building now under construction, with 121 deed-restricted affordable housing units

Melanie Kebler grew up in Bend, graduating from Bend High, and returned to her hometown in 2018 after attending the University of Michigan and Lewis and Clark Law School. Kebler was elected as the City of Bend's Mayor in 2022, having first been elected to the City Council in 2020. During her time on Council, Bend has approved nearly 1,000 new affordable homes, invested millions of one-time state and federal funds into solving homelessness in collaboration with Deschutes County, and won significant federal grants for transportation infrastructure that will reconnect the community in climate-friendly ways. Melanie has spent her legal career working for the public, first as a Deputy District Attorney and then as a crime victims' rights lawyer at the nonprofit Oregon Crime Victims Law Center. She is honored to serve as the Mayor of her hometown.

Mayor Remy Drabkin of McMinnville, Oregon has dedicated over 12 years to public service. She is the first woman, first Jew and first queer-identified person to hold the Mayorship. Remy served two terms on the McMinnville City Council and two terms on the Planning Commision before being appointed and then elected Mayor. Remy was pivotal in establishing the Affordable Housing Commission, and the city's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Advisory Committee. As a housing advocate, Remy has brought forward policy resulting in thousands of nights of overnight shelter and projects that have helped people transition out of homelessness. Remy is active in her work and advocacy at the Oregon State Legislature.  Additionally, Remy was appointed by Governor Brown as a Director on the Oregon Wine Board. Remy co-founded Wine Country Pride, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations to rural Oregon in addition to broad regional representation through a commitment to education, economic activity and continuous visible celebrations of the queer community.  Through her eponymous winery which she founded at the age of 25, Remy Wines, Remy hosted the world's first Queer Wine Fest. Now an annual event, Queer Wine Fest showcases wineries with LGBTQ+ leadership, and through this event a queer professional network in the world of wine was established that hadn't previously existed.  Remy's commitment to sustainability was highlighted through an adaptive reuse barn remodel which resulted in the creation of a new carbon-sequestering structural concrete called the Drabkin-Mead Formulation. The invention served as an incubator for others to launch a new McMinnville-based company that focuses on carbon sequestration. Remy actively promotes sequestering carbon into our built environment as key to reversing the effects of climate change.  Remy aspires to help cities implement carbon neutrality into their codes.  www.winecountrypride.com www.queerwinefest.com www.remywines.com www.remyformayor.org Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Allied Video Productions!

Originally from Maryland/DC, Briae moved to Oregon in 2019 and ironically did not get into politics until the 2020 election cycle and Black Lives Matter. After that, Briae decided to run for office and was elected in 2022 as the first openly gay black woman on the Corvallis City Council where she serves as liaison to the Historic Resources Commission, the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy Advisory Board, the Home Opportunity Planning Equity (HOPE), and the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition.  briae.lewis@corvallisoregon.gov

Susan Wahlke was first elected in 2014 to the Lincoln City City Council. She later was elected fulfill the previous mayor's term. In 2022, she was elected to a full 4-year term as Mayor. Susan is a 30-year resident of north Lincoln County. Born in Tacoma, Washington and having moved to Oregon in the 5th grade, she considers herself a native Pacific Northwesterner. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a degree in Elementary Education, she moved to Stuttgart, Germany where she substitute-taught in Department of Defense Schools. After three years in Europe, she was able to drive cross-country from New Jersey to Oregon, settling again in Eugene. After working in day care centers for a few years, she moved to Portland and began her 30-year career as a legal secretary. She moved to the Lincoln City area in 1992 with her two daughters. She now has four young grandchildren who she spends as much time with as possible. Soon after moving to Lincoln County, Susan was hired by the City of Lincoln City and worked in the City Attorney's office and also for the Chief of Police. After leaving City employment, she worked for attorneys in Lincoln City until her retirement a few years ago. Married to a musician, they attend as many live music events as possible.

First appointed to the Newport City Council for a two-year term in 2018, Cynthia then won her seat in 2020. She is currently running unopposed for another four-year term. Cynthia reflects on the fact that the City has spent six years investing in her education about the city. She wants to give back as it takes a while to learn to ask the right questions. She never thought she would be in an elected position, but friends urged her on. She says, “So, I went for it, surprising myself most of all.” Cynthia has observed that the conversation changes when more women are in policy-making roles. She has been a strong, primary advocate of childcare, playgrounds, public safety, and housing the unsheltered. She serves on several city committees: Airport, Budget, Public Arts, Commercial Core Revitalization Plan. Additional city/county committees are Solid Waste Advisory, County Consortium, Public Safety, and Lincoln County Housing Advisory. In Cynthia's career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and Advanced Practice Nurse (retired), she has built a life of serving others. She tends to look through the lens of public health in every policy of her city. Among her leisure activities are gardening, painting and writing poetry. She lives with her husband and black Chihuahua, Ser Jorah of Mormont, overlooking the ocean on the Oregon Coast where she marvels at her extraordinary luck to be in such a place. Thank you to our sponsor: Allied Video Productions  

Cec grew up in Salem, but has been a member of the Monmouth-Independence community for over 40 years. She has volunteered with organizations from the cooperative preschool to the Chamber of Commerce, to the Monmouth-Independence Community Foundation, where she has served on the Board since 2001 (with almost 20 years as its treasurer). Currently, Cec works as the Director of Finance & Operations for the Central School District and just completed 10 years of service on the Board of Trustees of Western Oregon University. She has served in both appointed and elected positions in the City of Monmouth, beginning with the Economic Development Commission and four years on Council. In 2018, Cec became the first elected woman Mayor.  Besides raising a fantastic daughter (who lives in Independence!), her proudest accomplishments are those which help to create a more vibrant, connected community; she enjoys working with partners to deepen collaboration, respect differences, honor history and move everyone forward together. Thank you to our sponsor: Allied Video Productions

Oregon City Mayor Denyse McGriff has extensive experience in government. She was the Principal Planner for the city from 1988 to 1996. Now retired, she has has worked for a number of local governments, including the Lane Council of Governments, Columbia County, City of Tillamook, Deschutes County, City of Oregon City and rounded out her career at the Portland Development Commission. Her public service career was multifaceted with an emphasis on historic preservation/conservation, adaptive reuse and land use planning.  Denyse was first appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Commission in 2019, and then won a four-year term in 2020. She was elected to complete Mayor Lyles Smith's term in August of 2022 before winning a full term in the next election. As the first woman of color to be elected mayor in Oregon City, she continues to champion a government and community where everyone has a voice. She has been active in the League of Oregon Cities DEI and the founding of the People of Color Caucus.  She is active in several organizations and efforts in the Portland metro area such as the Oregon City Planning Commission, the Clackamas Heritage Council, McLoughlin Memorial Association, 1000 Friends of Oregon, Bosco-Milligan Foundation/Architectural Heritage Center, National Trust for Historic Preservation among many others.  In 2013, she was awarded the Ruth McBride Powers Memorial Award for Service. The award notes the following: “Denyse's passion for preservation and love for her community is very evident. No matter what hat Denyse has worn over the years, she continuously pushes everybody she meets to try a little harder and aim a little higher”- Vicki Yates, Oregon City Historic Review Board member. In addition, in 2018, she was a member of the Rose Farm Management Committee who received the Ruth McBride Powers Memorial Award for their service. Denyse grew up in a military family and gained an appreciation for the small older communities adjacent to the bases. She arrived in Oregon in 1975 to attend graduate school at the University of Oregon and went on to graduate with degrees in Political Science (MS) and Urban and Regional Planning (MURP).  While at the University of Oregon, Denyse had a work study job with the Bureau of Governmental Research and Service/League of Oregon Cities.  She has now come full circle!

As an adult living in Seattle, Shoreline and Mukilteo, WA, Tita considered herself apolitical. She researched candidates and issues and voted but she had no thoughts of being involved in local government. But, when she moved to Seaside in 2002, she started attending city council meetings, as well as commission, committee and board meetings because she thought that's what a responsible citizen should do. Within a couple of years she was elected to the board of the downtown development association and became the Chamber President. In 2004 she led a group which sued city hall for the right of citizens to vote on whether to allow ODOT to make 101 through Seaside into a five lane highway. Not many people can say they sued city hall and won! Not only did the citizens get to vote, 57% of those voting turned down ODOT's proposal which would have destroyed 17 businesses and more than 70 homes. You could say that most of the city council members were not her fans. When she ran for office in 2006, the other guy got ONE more vote than she; but, in 2010 she was both appointed and elected to the council where she has served the city of Seaside for the last 14 years. During her years in Seaside, Tita has also co-owned a fabric store, worked as the Business & Community Liaison at Tongue Point Job Corps Center as well as the executive director of the Seaside Downtown Development Association. She estimates she has served on twenty or so boards, councils and commissions during the past 22 years. And this is the person who just had her sights on being a Library Board member when she moved to Seaside.

Mayor Engelke was elected by her community to serve the City of North Bend as Mayor in November 2022 and was the first female mayor. Her current term expires in November of 2024. Mayor Engelke had served previously as a North Bend Council Member after being elected as mayor in November 2018.  Jessica Engelke is a longtime North Bend resident invested in making our community a better place. She is a tenured Business Professor at Southwestern Oregon Community College and teaches a variety of business classes.  Jessica is very active in the community, besides her volunteer position as North Bend's Mayor she serves on several local boards and, in 2017, was the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce President.  After having the opportunity to live in Los Angeles, New Jersey, and Amsterdam, she returned home to North Bend in 2010 with her husband, Steven Ryan, and two daughters, Emily and Sophia, and has remained active in the community ever since.  Jessica has over 30 years of hands-on experience in the business community. www.instagram.com/mayorjessicaengelke www.facebook.com/JessicaNBmayor

Kori Rodley is a lifelong Oregonian who was elected to the Springfield City Council in 2019 and she is the first out lesbian to serve on the council. Currently, she serves as chair of the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA), chair of the Lane County Human Services Commission, and as a voting member of the League of Oregon Cities General Government Policy Committee. Her past service has included Springfield Utility Board budget committee and the 4J school district Equity Committee. In her day job she works with Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services. Kori and her spouse, Teri, are the proud parents of five adult children and the extra-proud grandmas to 7-year-old Calvin and 3 year-old Penny.  In her “spare time” she loves digging in to renovate their “empty-nester” 1949 home and garden in the heart of Springfield. Kori is passionate about improving the housing and livability in Springfield, as well as creating an environment that supports diverse small businesses and building a community that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all. https://kori-rodley.com/

Beatriz Botello Salgado has been serving as a Newport City Council member for the past 5 years. She was appointed in January of 2019 and ran for election in 2020 to a 4 year-term. Beatriz has lived on the Oregon Coast for 28 years and actively volunteers and participates in various community committees. For the past 20 years, she has been a part of the OSU Extension team as a nutrition educator. Beatriz collaborates on projects between agencies and non-profits that promote diversity and equity by using different communication strategies. She advocates for the advancement of community and the preservation of the environment.  Beatriz enjoys living in Newport with her husband and has three adult daughters who all live in different cities in Oregon. In her free time, she loves talking with family and friends, reading, and learning about other cultures.  www.NewportOregon.gov

Amanda Fritz was first elected to Portland's City Council in 2008. Prior to being elected, Commissioner Fritz was a neighborhood activist and seven-year member of the Portland Planning Commission.  Upon moving to Portland from New York, Fritz began working at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as an inpatient nurse in the hospital's psychiatry department.  She was also the first candidate to win public financing under Portland's Clean Elections system in 2006, though she lost to incumbent Dan Saltzman in the first round of that year's election.  Fritz won re-election in 2016. During the city's fiscal year of 2017-2018, she cast the deciding vote on the Council to adopt the campaign financing reform program "Open and Accountable Elections," which would award public matching funds to candidates who agreed to not take large contributions, or any contributions from corporations and PACs. The system was launched in the 2020 election cycle.  On April 5, 2019, Fritz announced that she would not seek re-election to Portland City Council, saying that she hoped a larger field of candidates would run for her seat using the Open and Accountable Elections system. She retired in January 2021.

Lacey Beaty was elected Beaverton's Mayor in 2020, and took office in January 2021. Prior to serving as Mayor, she served for six years on Beaverton City Council. Before joining the City Council, she was a volunteer for the city's Visioning Advisory Committee, serving as vice-chair. She is engaged in the community including serving on the boards of HomePlate Youth Services and Community Action. She commits to making our community even more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. Mayor Beaty previously worked in public health, managing school-based health centers in five school districts and two counties. She served five years of active duty in the U.S. Army as a radiology specialist and combat medic and served in the 1st Infantry Division during the Iraq War. Mayor Beaty has shared that her military background is the relentless driving force that keeps her moving forward everyday. Her daughter Aella is the one who inspires and motivates her to keep doing the work every day to improve our community. As Mayor, she brought together public and private partners to establish and facilitate the first COVID-19 mass vaccine POD in Washington County. In addition to the City of Beaverton's direct allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding ($16.85M), she brought an additional $5.1M to support projects in Beaverton. Mayor Beaty was instrumental in establishing a year-round shelter with a health clinic and behavioral health resources to serve those experiencing homelessness. She is the youngest-ever elected official and the first woman Mayor in Beaverton's history. Mayor Beaty is married, and her husband Ian is a Major with the U.S. Army and a full-time officer in the Oregon Army National Guard. Mayor Beaty has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Oregon State University, a graduate degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from Warner Pacific University, and a certificate in Public Leadership from the University of San Francisco. www.BeavertonOregon.gov

Throughout her career, Portland City Commissioner Carmen Rubio has dedicated herself to making local government accessible and responsive. Since taking office in 2021, she has worked to ensure that leaders and staff go outside City Hall to authentically listen and engage with everyone in our city. She oversees the Community and Economic Development service area, which includes Portland Housing Bureau, Bureau of Development Services, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, and Prosper Portland. https://www.portland.gov/rubio https://www.facebook.com/CommRubio https://twitter.com/CommRubio https://www.instagram.com/CommRubio

Taneea was appointed to the council in 2015, was elected in 2016 and 2020. Taneea has been serving her community in multiple capacities over her tenure. Her fellow council members elected her to serve as Council President twice, and she participates on various boards and commissions, including budget, Urban Renewal, and Greenway planning for the City.  Taneea advocates for the City of Central Point and our region with her work on the League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors since 2017 and serving as the League president in 2022. Recently elected as the Chair of the Western Municipal League in 2023, she is involved with regional and national conversations around community engagement, policy, and advocacy for Central Point citizens. While the Western Municipal League represents 12 western states, we face similar issues and share values around the betterment of our community.  Taneea is the current past president of the League of Oregon Cities and was a champion of the founding of the LOC's Women's Caucus. My Dirt Park City of Central Point

Councilor McDonald was elected to the Pendleton City Council in 2014 and was re-elected in 2022 for a third term. Councilor McDonald is running for the position of Mayor of Pendleton in the May 2024 election. She serves as Council President and sits on the Pendleton Airport Commission, Development Commission, Library Board, and Budget Committee. Councilor McDonald is an LOC Board Director and Women's Caucus Board Member. Her commitments also include a full-time job with the InterMountain Education Service District as the Oregon Trail REN Coordinator, volunteering in the community, being a wife and mother. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Portland, a Masters in Teaching from Eastern Oregon University, and most recently a Principal License from Lewis & Clark College.

Patty Mulvihill joined the League of Oregon Cities organization as assistant general counsel in 2016, then served as general counsel for four years prior to her appointment as executive director. Under her leadership, Mulvihill: ●       Led the development of the LOC's current five-year strategic plan; ●       Represented the LOC on key statewide committees to address the homelessness crisis; ●       Successfully oversaw and managed all LOC's operations, fiscal activities and staffing for five departments: Communications & Marketing, Finance, Intergovernmental Relations, Legal Research, and Member & Administrative Services; ●       Developed and oversaw the LOC's Fiscal Year 2023 budget; ●       Strengthened staff morale and retention by building an internal culture of trust; ●       Strengthened internal financial controls; ●       Coordinated municipal lobbying efforts and built relationships with public and private organizations; and ●       Served as an information resource for citizens, media, legislators and the business community. Prior to joining the LOC, Mulvihill served the city of Bloomington, Ind. for 12 years, first as an assistant city attorney from 2004-14, then as the city's lead attorney from 2014-16.  She earned her bachelor's degree and juris doctorate from Indiana University.  Mulvihill is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the Indiana State Bar and has earned certifications from Cornell University (Diversity and Inclusion), Boise State University (Conflict Management), the Leadership Strategies Institute (Effective Facilitation) and the HR Training Center (HR Generalist). League of Oregon Cities

Carol has served the City of Fossil as mayor for 8 years and now as councilor for one year. Engaged in community volunteer service for over 30 years, EMT-I for the ambulance, Reserve Deputy for the Sheriff's Office, and Victim Advocate for the county. Councilor MacInnes received the 2023 James C. Richards Award from the League of Oregon Cities for her service. Councilor Carol MacInnes City of Fossil

Beach Pace has spent her career building strong, efficient teams and collaboratively overcoming challenges to serve the community she loves. First elected to Hillsboro City Council in 2018, Beach is currently serving her second term as City Councilor. As Councilor, she has championed diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), affordable housing, transportation solutions, COVID-19 response, support of small businesses, expansion of job opportunities, and market rate housing. She also serves on the Budget Committee, the Transportation Committee, the 2035 Committee, the Westside Modal Improvements Study Steering Committee, and the Council Creek Regional Trail Committee. In addition, Beach served as a board member of the League of Oregon Cities for three years and is a founding board alumna of the Westside Queer Resource Center.  Beach found her calling in the social change (nonprofit) sector and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Columbia Northwest. Her previous experience includes Vice President of Road Trip Nation and service as Vice President and Executive Director of City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley. Before transitioning to nonprofit work, Beach led sales and marketing teams in the public sector.  Beach learned to lead at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she earned her Bachelor of Science and began her seven-year career with the U.S. Army. There, she served in Explosive Ordnance Disposal as Executive Officer and Commander within the Ordnance branch. Beach also earned her Master of Public Administration from Northern Michigan University.  Beach always finds time for her wife of more than twenty years, Jincy, their two teenage children, and her mother-in-law. Beach boasts her spaghetti-making skills, loves to walk trails in Hillsboro, and she is never too busy to find the fun and positive in everything she does. https://electbeachpace.com City of Hillsboro

Dr. Ramycia McGhee is a keynote speaker, councilwoman, and educator. She is a Chicago native, a tenured professor of English & Literature at Linn-Benton Community College, and the first African American woman to serve on the Albany City Council. Since coming to Linn Benton Community College in 2017, she has inaugurated the Black History Month Essay Contest, coordinates Black History Month programming, serves as the departmental Writing 121 testing coordinator, and more at LBCC.  In addition, Dr. McGhee serves on the Oregon Humanities Board of Directors. She is a member of Oregon State University's Advisory Board for the Adult and Higher Education master's and doctoral programs and is a current board member for the League of Oregon Cities Women's Caucus. She is a contributing author to two books one is entitled Teaching Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls and the other Don't Forget About the Adjuncts!  Dr. McGhee is the Founder of the Valencia Cooper Second Chance Scholarship Opportunity Award which solely benefits Black students who are or want to attend a community college in the state of Oregon. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.  Dr. McGhee is a 2019 recipient of the Oregon State University's Community Member Black Excellence Award. Dr. McGhee is also a 2020 nominee of the Analee Fuentes Unity Award. This award is presented annually to one employee in recognition of their commitment to diversity and social justice at LBCC. In 2021, Dr. McGhee was awarded a Faculty Fellowship from LBCC in which she peer-mentored and coached other faculty in creating Black Culturally Center Assignments across disciplines.  Dr. McGhee is a Barbie collector and enjoys traveling, reading, writing, dancing, and spending time with friends, family, and her Shi-Tzu Cupcake. DrRamycia.org AlbanyOregon.gov

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Oregon City Mayor Denyse McGriff has extensive experience in government. She was the Principal Planner for the city from 1988 to 1996. Now retired, she has has worked for a number of local governments, including the Lane Council of Governments, Columbia County, City of Tillamook, Deschutes County, City of Oregon City and rounded out her career at the Portland Development Commission. Her public service career was multifaceted with an emphasis on historic preservation/conservation, adaptive reuse and land use planning.  Denyse was first appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Commission in 2019, and then won a four-year term in 2020. She was elected to complete Mayor Lyles Smith's term in August of 2022 before winning a full term in the next election. As the first woman of color to be elected mayor in Oregon City, she continues to champion a government and community where everyone has a voice. She has been active in the League of Oregon Cities DEI and the founding of the People of Color Caucus.  She is active in several organizations and efforts in the Portland metro area such as the Oregon City Planning Commission, the Clackamas Heritage Council, McLoughlin Memorial Association, 1000 Friends of Oregon, Bosco-Milligan Foundation/Architectural Heritage Center, National Trust for Historic Preservation among many others.  In 2013, she was awarded the Ruth McBride Powers Memorial Award for Service. The award notes the following: “Denyse's passion for preservation and love for her community is very evident. No matter what hat Denyse has worn over the years, she continuously pushes everybody she meets to try a little harder and aim a little higher”- Vicki Yates, Oregon City Historic Review Board member. In addition, in 2018, she was a member of the Rose Farm Management Committee who received the Ruth McBride Powers Memorial Award for their service. Denyse grew up in a military family and gained an appreciation for the small older communities adjacent to the bases. She arrived in Oregon in 1975 to attend graduate school at the University of Oregon and went on to graduate with degrees in Political Science (MS) and Urban and Regional Planning (MURP).  While at the University of Oregon, Denyse had a work study job with the Bureau of Governmental Research and Service/League of Oregon Cities.  She has now come full circle!

As an adult living in Seattle, Shoreline and Mukilteo, WA, Tita considered herself apolitical. She researched candidates and issues and voted but she had no thoughts of being involved in local government. But, when she moved to Seaside in 2002, she started attending city council meetings, as well as commission, committee and board meetings because she thought that's what a responsible citizen should do. Within a couple of years she was elected to the board of the downtown development association and became the Chamber President. In 2004 she led a group which sued city hall for the right of citizens to vote on whether to allow ODOT to make 101 through Seaside into a five lane highway. Not many people can say they sued city hall and won! Not only did the citizens get to vote, 57% of those voting turned down ODOT's proposal which would have destroyed 17 businesses and more than 70 homes. You could say that most of the city council members were not her fans. When she ran for office in 2006, the other guy got ONE more vote than she; but, in 2010 she was both appointed and elected to the council where she has served the city of Seaside for the last 14 years. During her years in Seaside, Tita has also co-owned a fabric store, worked as the Business & Community Liaison at Tongue Point Job Corps Center as well as the executive director of the Seaside Downtown Development Association. She estimates she has served on twenty or so boards, councils and commissions during the past 22 years. And this is the person who just had her sights on being a Library Board member when she moved to Seaside.

Mayor Engelke was elected by her community to serve the City of North Bend as Mayor in November 2022 and was the first female mayor. Her current term expires in November of 2024. Mayor Engelke had served previously as a North Bend Council Member after being elected as mayor in November 2018.  Jessica Engelke is a longtime North Bend resident invested in making our community a better place. She is a tenured Business Professor at Southwestern Oregon Community College and teaches a variety of business classes.  Jessica is very active in the community, besides her volunteer position as North Bend's Mayor she serves on several local boards and, in 2017, was the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce President.  After having the opportunity to live in Los Angeles, New Jersey, and Amsterdam, she returned home to North Bend in 2010 with her husband, Steven Ryan, and two daughters, Emily and Sophia, and has remained active in the community ever since.  Jessica has over 30 years of hands-on experience in the business community. www.instagram.com/mayorjessicaengelke www.facebook.com/JessicaNBmayor

Kori Rodley is a lifelong Oregonian who was elected to the Springfield City Council in 2019 and she is the first out lesbian to serve on the council. Currently, she serves as chair of the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA), chair of the Lane County Human Services Commission, and as a voting member of the League of Oregon Cities General Government Policy Committee. Her past service has included Springfield Utility Board budget committee and the 4J school district Equity Committee. In her day job she works with Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services. Kori and her spouse, Teri, are the proud parents of five adult children and the extra-proud grandmas to 7-year-old Calvin and 3 year-old Penny.  In her “spare time” she loves digging in to renovate their “empty-nester” 1949 home and garden in the heart of Springfield. Kori is passionate about improving the housing and livability in Springfield, as well as creating an environment that supports diverse small businesses and building a community that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all. https://kori-rodley.com/

Beatriz Botello Salgado has been serving as a Newport City Council member for the past 5 years. She was appointed in January of 2019 and ran for election in 2020 to a 4 year-term. Beatriz has lived on the Oregon Coast for 28 years and actively volunteers and participates in various community committees. For the past 20 years, she has been a part of the OSU Extension team as a nutrition educator. Beatriz collaborates on projects between agencies and non-profits that promote diversity and equity by using different communication strategies. She advocates for the advancement of community and the preservation of the environment.  Beatriz enjoys living in Newport with her husband and has three adult daughters who all live in different cities in Oregon. In her free time, she loves talking with family and friends, reading, and learning about other cultures.  www.NewportOregon.gov  

Amanda Fritz was first elected to Portland's City Council in 2008. Prior to being elected, Commissioner Fritz was a neighborhood activist and seven-year member of the Portland Planning Commission.  Upon moving to Portland from New York, Fritz began working at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as an inpatient nurse in the hospital's psychiatry department.  She was also the first candidate to win public financing under Portland's Clean Elections system in 2006, though she lost to incumbent Dan Saltzman in the first round of that year's election.  Fritz won re-election in 2016. During the city's fiscal year of 2017-2018, she cast the deciding vote on the Council to adopt the campaign financing reform program "Open and Accountable Elections," which would award public matching funds to candidates who agreed to not take large contributions, or any contributions from corporations and PACs. The system was launched in the 2020 election cycle.  On April 5, 2019, Fritz announced that she would not seek re-election to Portland City Council, saying that she hoped a larger field of candidates would run for her seat using the Open and Accountable Elections system. She retired in January 2021.

Lacey Beaty was elected Beaverton's Mayor in 2020, and took office in January 2021. Prior to serving as Mayor, she served for six years on Beaverton City Council. Before joining the City Council, she was a volunteer for the city's Visioning Advisory Committee, serving as vice-chair. She is engaged in the community including serving on the boards of HomePlate Youth Services and Community Action. She commits to making our community even more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. Mayor Beaty previously worked in public health, managing school-based health centers in five school districts and two counties. She served five years of active duty in the U.S. Army as a radiology specialist and combat medic and served in the 1st Infantry Division during the Iraq War. Mayor Beaty has shared that her military background is the relentless driving force that keeps her moving forward everyday. Her daughter Aella is the one who inspires and motivates her to keep doing the work every day to improve our community. As Mayor, she brought together public and private partners to establish and facilitate the first COVID-19 mass vaccine POD in Washington County. In addition to the City of Beaverton's direct allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding ($16.85M), she brought an additional $5.1M to support projects in Beaverton. Mayor Beaty was instrumental in establishing a year-round shelter with a health clinic and behavioral health resources to serve those experiencing homelessness. She is the youngest-ever elected official and the first woman Mayor in Beaverton's history. Mayor Beaty is married, and her husband Ian is a Major with the U.S. Army and a full-time officer in the Oregon Army National Guard. Mayor Beaty has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Oregon State University, a graduate degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from Warner Pacific University, and a certificate in Public Leadership from the University of San Francisco. www.BeavertonOregon.gov

Throughout her career, Portland City Commissioner Carmen Rubio has dedicated herself to making local government accessible and responsive. Since taking office in 2021, she has worked to ensure that leaders and staff go outside City Hall to authentically listen and engage with everyone in our city. She oversees the Community and Economic Development service area, which includes Portland Housing Bureau, Bureau of Development Services, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, and Prosper Portland. https://www.portland.gov/rubio https://www.facebook.com/CommRubio https://twitter.com/CommRubio https://www.instagram.com/CommRubio

Taneea was appointed to the council in 2015, was elected in 2016 and 2020. Taneea has been serving her community in multiple capacities over her tenure. Her fellow council members elected her to serve as Council President twice, and she participates on various boards and commissions, including budget, Urban Renewal, and Greenway planning for the City.  Taneea advocates for the City of Central Point and our region with her work on the League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors since 2017 and serving as the League president in 2022. Recently elected as the Chair of the Western Municipal League in 2023, she is involved with regional and national conversations around community engagement, policy, and advocacy for Central Point citizens. While the Western Municipal League represents 12 western states, we face similar issues and share values around the betterment of our community.  Taneea is the current past president of the League of Oregon Cities and was a champion of the founding of the LOC's Women's Caucus. My Dirt Park City of Central Point

So we've teased it for a while, but finally we delivered. And we could not think of a better way to celebrate International Women's Day than to finally deliver on our promise to interview our Hawkesbury Mayor, Sarah McMahon. Join us as we sit down with the figurehead of our local government to learn what she is doing to deliver for the needs of our community. She's got answers to all our curious questions: How does one become Mayor? What do they do day to day? How much do they get paid? Or how the job can impact on their personal life?  All this and more is packed into this episode.Before Ardin tells us why no one likes Canberra, Sarah opens up about her personal views on the Hawkesbury and her views of the church and politics; including whether she thinks the Hawkesbury has gone "woke." Note: these are personal values only and do not speak for the position of Mayor.     

Gina is the first Black American openly Queer woman to be elected to the Ashland Council. She is a Los Angeles native and a longtime advocate for justice. Gina was introduced to Ashland in 2006 by her wife and fell in love with the city. She quickly immersed herself into the tapestry of Ashland. She has worked as the Senior Sales Manager with the Neuman Hotel Group for fourteen years. Her passion for community gave her the idea to create the Southern Oregon Pride Festival. After that, Gina became active on many nonprofit boards such as The Children Advocacy Center, Addiction Recovery Center, Ashland Rotary and the Martin Luther King committee. She loves and enjoys time with family, friends and travel and after 17 years, now calls Ashland home. City of Ashland Southern Oregon Pride

Councilor McDonald was elected to the Pendleton City Council in 2014 and was re-elected in 2022 for a third term. Councilor McDonald is running for the position of Mayor of Pendleton in the May 2024 election. She serves as Council President and sits on the Pendleton Airport Commission, Development Commission, Library Board, and Budget Committee. Councilor McDonald is an LOC Board Director and Women's Caucus Board Member. Her commitments also include a full-time job with the InterMountain Education Service District as the Oregon Trail REN Coordinator, volunteering in the community, being a wife and mother. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Portland, a Masters in Teaching from Eastern Oregon University, and most recently a Principal License from Lewis & Clark College.

Patty Mulvihill joined the League of Oregon Cities organization as assistant general counsel in 2016, then served as general counsel for four years prior to her appointment as executive director. Under her leadership, Mulvihill: ●       Led the development of the LOC's current five-year strategic plan; ●       Represented the LOC on key statewide committees to address the homelessness crisis; ●       Successfully oversaw and managed all LOC's operations, fiscal activities and staffing for five departments: Communications & Marketing, Finance, Intergovernmental Relations, Legal Research, and Member & Administrative Services; ●       Developed and oversaw the LOC's Fiscal Year 2023 budget; ●       Strengthened staff morale and retention by building an internal culture of trust; ●       Strengthened internal financial controls; ●       Coordinated municipal lobbying efforts and built relationships with public and private organizations; and ●       Served as an information resource for citizens, media, legislators and the business community. Prior to joining the LOC, Mulvihill served the city of Bloomington, Ind. for 12 years, first as an assistant city attorney from 2004-14, then as the city's lead attorney from 2014-16.  She earned her bachelor's degree and juris doctorate from Indiana University.  Mulvihill is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the Indiana State Bar and has earned certifications from Cornell University (Diversity and Inclusion), Boise State University (Conflict Management), the Leadership Strategies Institute (Effective Facilitation) and the HR Training Center (HR Generalist). League of Oregon Cities

Join TED JONES & Writer/ Host Lukas Thimm in this thought-provoking conversation that dives into the intersection of gay s*x and politics. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of representation, LGBTQ+ rights, Don't miss out on this candid and informative discussion! https://linktr.ee/TedJonesWorld 0:00- A NEW YORK GUY! 2:40- TAKING STEPS IN LA 5:10- HONEY BOO BOO 7:00- Getting Political… 11:00- Women In Government… 14:55- Michelle Obama RUNNING 18:55- DO YOU MISS TRUMP?? 23:40- 9/11 Changed The World… 31:40- WW3? 36:15- Coming Out Of The Closet.. 37:40- Having Sex With 6 GUYS IN ONE NIGHT 42:00- Fire Island Naughtery! 49:00- What Are Poppers? 51:05- WHAT AN EPISODE! Follow My Stand Up Comedy Channel :) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf535atx8dAeHlGrJSTm3vA Ted Jones World Podcast On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBEOS7akat_zSXGDEif-y9g TEDJONESWORLD@GMAIL.COM https://linktr.ee/TedJonesWorld --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ted-jones-world/support

In this episode, we break the cycle of societal pressures with Representative Michele Rayner. They get political about their journey into government, family legacies, and their call to action to be better than the previous generations. This is a powerful talk with a powerful voice. So get ready to cast your vote for Michelle. Listen to Today's Episode to Learn About: -Michele's journey to being in government  -family legacies and wanting to do better than the previous generation -being a woman in a man's world -the biggest hurdle for women seeking leadership positions in our government  -being gaslit in government  -the two sides of the support coin  -policy and politics is personal -expecting people to be the way you want -attributes for a successful leader  -in what ways do our state and country need to change -honesty is the best policy  -questions from listeners  SYNC UP WITH MICHELE: INSTAGRAM- @micheleforfl + @repmkr WHO IS MICHELE? Civil rights and social justice attorney Michele Rayner made history in 2020 when she was elected as the first openly queer Black member of the Florida legislature and immediately established herself as one of the strongest advocates for underserved communities.Michele was raised by a family of change-makers in Pinellas County. Her parents both integrated the University of South Florida in the early 1960s, with her mother going on to become one of the first Black social workers in St. Petersburg and her father successfully putting himself through engineering school while working in a warehouse. Her parents established themselves as community leaders and set an example for Michele with their dedication to service. After law school, Michele joined the Hillsborough County Public Defender's office, a position she was drawn to because she felt it was where she could do the best for the most vulnerable in her community. While serving as a public defender, she learned the importance of truly listening to and steadfastly advocating for clients who have limited agency. Michele was called to ensure justice again when she became an attorney for Markeis McGlockton's family, working alongside civil rights attorney Ben Crump. Markeis was shot and killed in an altercation in a Clearwater parking lot, reigniting the debate over Florida's controversial “Stand Your Ground” law 6 years after the death of Trayvon Martin. During the 2019 trial, the killer was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The experience made it clear to Michele that running for the legislature could help her do more to fight unjust laws like Stand Your Ground and prevent future tragedies from occurring. Growing up, Michele's father always told her: “Help others, do the right thing and most of all, always keep your head up high.” To this day, Michele keeps her head up and will continue to do so as a leader for her constituents, ensuring an equitable recovery from COVID, protecting voting rights, and demanding real justice for underserved communities. Michele currently lives in St. Petersburg with her dog and cat.

I've spent the last 10 years helping women boss up - by getting hired, speaking up, and leveling up. I've worked with incredible organizations, activated allies, hell, I wrote the book on bossin' up and have been a featured speaker on stages across the globe. But still...it's not enough. In today's episode I'm sharing a big shift I'm navigating to make sure we're actually "lifting as we climb." Related links: Take Action Bossed Up for OrganizationsLevel UpSpeak UpHIREDLinkedIn study on persistent gender inequityPew data on persistent gender wage gapEp 417: The Truth About Women's Communication at WorkEp 167: How to Call People in (Or Out) at WorkEp 251: The Difference Between Assertive vs. Aggressive Communication

In Bringing Home the White House, Melissa Estes Blair introduces us to five fascinating yet largely unheralded women who were at the heart of campaigns to elect and reelect some of our most beloved presidents. By examining the roles of these political strategists in affecting the outcome of presidential elections, Blair sheds light on their historical importance and the relevance of their individual influence. In the middle decades of the twentieth century both major political parties had Women's Divisions. The leaders of these divisions--five women who held the job from 1932 until 1958--organized tens of thousands of women all over the country, turning them into the "saleswomen for the party" by providing them with talking points, fliers, and other material they needed to strike up political conversations with their friends and neighbors. The leaders of the Women's Divisions also produced a huge portion of the media used by the campaigns--over 90 percent of all print material in the 1930s--and were close advisors of the presidents of both parties. In spite of their importance, these women and their work have been left out of the narratives of midcentury America. In telling the story of these five West Wing women, Blair reveals the ways that women were central to American politics from the depths of the Great Depression to the height of the Cold War.Order your copy of Bringing home the Whitehouse now: aub.ie/orderbook

This week's WIN guest is Jennifer Verkamp-Ruthven, the Director of Catholic Immigration Services and Refugee Resettlement at the Little Rock Diocese of Little Rock – Catholic Charities. Verkamp-Ruthven, a Charleston, Arkansas native, manages legal immigration programs in Springdale and Little Rock which provide services to low-income immigrants who may qualify for legal assistance.She leads the refugee program which resettles newly arrived individuals and families into the community. In the wake of the Afghanistan government's collapse in 2021, her team assisted a total of 91 Afghan refugees in building new lives in Arkansas.Tune into this episode to witness the profound impact she makes on the lives of refugee families, and discover how she empowers these individuals to overcome obstacles and embrace new beginnings.Boston College School of Social WorkComGroup.comLittle Rock Diocese of Little Rock – Catholic CharitiesWIN Nomination FormWIN Webpage

WVXU is bringing together the voices of Women in Government for conversations about public service across the political spectrum.

WVXU is bringing together the voices of Women in Government for conversations about public service across the political spectrum.

In Episode 10, Police Chief Stephanie Revering and Fire Chief Sarah Larson celebrate Women's History Month with guests New Hope Mayor Kathi Hemken, and Crystal City Council members Therese Kiser and Traci Kamish. The group discusses influential and inspirational women in their lives, the important yet differing qualities possessed by men and women, and the importance of women in governmental and other leadership positions.

According to the United Nations, as of 2021, there were only 26 women serving as Heads of State or Government. Globally, only 21% of government ministers were women, with only 14 countries having achieved 50% or more women in cabinets. If we don't have more women and women of color in leadership, our policies won't address their needs. Yet, at the current rate, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be reached for another 130 years. In this episode we learn how Antonia Novello made history as the first female and first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General. We examine the barriers that are keeping women from reaching leadership roles in government, and explore how we can overcome them. Featuring Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Antonia Novello and Nicole C. Mason, President and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research in conversation with Hazami Barmada, Activist & Founder of the Humanity Lab Foundation.

Executive Women in Government, or EWG, is the OG in networking for women in government. https://execwomeningov.org/ Founded in 1973, Executive Women in Government is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization comprised of Federal Government women executives. Members prepare, promote, and support women for senior leadership positions in the Federal Government and the military through networking, shared knowledge and experience, and mentoring. On May 19th, 2022, the EWG will host its annual summit. You can learn more and register here.  I'll see you there! If you listen to this episode on April 25th, 2022, head over to this link and get to EWG's event TODAY. They're working with the Partnership for Public Service, creating a focus group to discusss what programming would help women in govenrment succeed.

SMNTY swipes right and takes a bite into the 2022 film Fresh, digging into its commentary on the commodification of modern dating and the consumption of women's bodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two we talk about all of the pressures and responsibilities impacting women's happiness, the happiness gender gap, and the importance of parity in government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On February 7, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sits down with Susan Webb Yackee, Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison; and Amanda Graham, President Wisconsin Women in Government, to discuss issues surrounding Wisconsin women in government. The Wisconsin Women in Government organization holds their annual Leadership Seminar next week in partnership with the La Follette School of Public Policy - hoping to support the next wave of women leaders in the state. Wisconsin has seen changes in the levels of women in elected office and other government posts over time, still women currently hold fewer than one-third of state legislative seats and even fewer local offices despite comprising 50% of the population. New public policy polling shows the importance of women voices at the table particularly on issues of health care, COVID policy, race relations and more.

Women In Government Podcast Disparities in Cancer Outcomes Cancer is comprised of more than 100-diseases affecting all population groups in the United States. However, due to social, environmental, and economic disadvantages, a few groups bear a disproportionate burden of cancer. Hispanic/Latino and Black women have higher rates of cervical cancer. American Indians/Alaska Natives have higher death rates from kidney cancer. Those numbers are surprising and hopefully eye-opening to many in the medical community. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the unique barriers that women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) face in accessing screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. #AccessToHealthCare ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Omeria Scott, Mississippi State Representative and Women In Government's Newest State Director GUEST #1: Dr. Gary Puckrein, Ph.D., President National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) GUEST #2: Dr. Liza Kunz, M.D., Medical Affairs Leader, Roche ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Special guest Ashlie Lancaster joins the Woman Beings to talk about her career as a woman in government, and over 20 years of working across partisan lines. Once a bra-burning, hippie-skirt-wearing political activist, Ashlie shares her story of how she ended up working for the South Carolina state government and how she found ways to enact change from the inside. She talks about serving as a woman in government, the importance of creating space for more female and minority leaders, and how to stay true to yourself in the pursuit of a career. Also, spoilers, Ashlie is Emma's MOM. Resources Mentioned: A Long Way Gone: Tales of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Bale: https://bit.ly/3fhMgO5 --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/afcec0eb-6f73-4f75-b659-4c832d02dddf/woman-being Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/woman-being/id152998863 2Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52HyCHB9FJoQW3OJu6fdRr

Starlight, the Secret Service Codename for First Lady Pat Nixon, was absolutely perfect as a way to describe Mrs. Nixon. She lit up every room that she entered. She was a First Lady who quietly went about accomplishing things in ways often unseen and under appreciated. Yet, despite her reluctance to be in the spotlight the American people still responded to her spirit and to her many contributions to our nation. She was voted one of the most admired women in the World for 22 straight years. That is a record few can match. In this episode, we put the First lady front and center and share several retrospectives on her life and contributions put together by the Nixon Foundation and an interview with President Richard Nixon himself on how much he appreciated this extraordinary partner. She rose from humble beginnings, orphaned as a teenager, she helped raise her younger siblings and went on to get her undergraduate, and then Master's degree before starting a career as a public school teacher, all in an era when few women were encouraged to do so. It really is a remarkable story, long before she even met Richard Nixon. But together, these two people from very humble beginnings would transform the World. Then we look at the initiative the President began when he took office, very much under the guidance of Mrs. Nixon, to bring women into government service. It is the initiative that brought several women to the forefront including Sandra Day O'Conner who would later go on to be the first woman on the United States Supreme Court under the Reagan Administration.  Listen as Barbara Franklin, the lady Richard Nixon tasked with leading the initiative, discusses the free hand and absolute support President Nixon gave her to do her job. It was yet another example of why Richard Nixon deserves to be considered one of our 5 greatest civil rights Presidents

California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed, and the State Legislature confirmed, Lourdes Castro Ramírez, to serve as Secretary of the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.As Secretary, Lourdes leads and oversees 10 state departments and 6500 employees with responsibility for 1) preserving & expanding affordable housing, 2) advancing statewide collaborative efforts to prevent & end homelessness, 3) guarding against employment and housing discrimination, 4) regulating financial services, and 5) licensing nearly 4 million working professionals.

Photo: Afghan women CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow Taliban bans women in government; ISIS attacks Taliban.   @BillRoggio @ThomasJoscelyn @LongWarJournal https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/taliban-run-kabul-city-government-tells-female-workers-stay-home-n1279616 https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2021/09/islamic-state-bombs-taliban-convoys-in-eastern-afghanistan.php

2021 has seen Black women reach new heights in the halls of U.S. Government -- from Kamala Harris as vice president, to a record-setting number of Black women in Congress and in mayor's offices. While many celebrate the increase in representation, many of these elected leaders also face harassment and threats. Amna Nawaz has their story as part of our "Race Matters" series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

2021 has seen Black women reach new heights in the halls of U.S. Government -- from Kamala Harris as vice president, to a record-setting number of Black women in Congress and in mayor's offices. While many celebrate the increase in representation, many of these elected leaders also face harassment and threats. Amna Nawaz has their story as part of our "Race Matters" series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Beth and Dianne speak with Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez, Appointments Secretary for Governor Gavin Newsom.  They discuss her journey into this high profile role, work-life balance, and the greatest take aways from her successful career! Cathryn Rivera-Hernandez was appointed by Governor Newsom in June 2019 to serve as Appointments Secretary. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Rivera-Hernandez served three administrations as a Board Member on the Agricultural Labor Relations Board beginning with her appointment by Governor Davis in November 2002.  Prior to joining the ALRB, Ms. Rivera-Hernandez served as the Chief Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Governor Gray Davis. As Chief Deputy, Ms. Rivera-Hernandez served as the Governor's liaison to various state agencies, departments, and boards including the Health and Human Services Agency, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Emergency Services, and Department of Food and Agriculture.  As a member of the Cabinet office, Ms. Rivera-Hernandez was responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of administration policy and legislative initiatives within the agencies. Ms. Rivera-Hernandez also served as special legal counsel, working closely with the Legal Affairs Secretary on significant legal matters arising within the agencies and departments. 

S03-E12 We feature U.S. Rep. Bella Abzug giving a speech on February 11, 1971. U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm introduces U.S. Rep. Abzug at a conference in Washington D.C. Abzug begins by speaking of the role of women in government, and the underrepresentation of women and minorities in the current Congress. She goes on to speak of the lies and deception on behalf of the United States government concerning the war in Vietnam, and of ending the conflict. There is a question and answer segment following her speech, addressing more issues surrounding the war, including Abzug's desire to set a specific date for withdrawing U.S. troops, and the problem of drug use among American soldiers in Southeast Asia. In addition to this audio episode, I also provide several PDF documents: first, a pair of biographies of Rep. Bella Abzug and Rep. Shirley Chisholm. Finally, a short overview of the National Women's Political Caucus which was cofounded by both of them and several others. Let us now tune our radio dial to 1971 and listen to Bella Abzug speak about more involvement of women in government. The following links allow you to subscribe: iTunes and Apple Podcast, Amazon Music/Audible, Castbox.fm, Deezer, Facebook, Gaana, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Player.fm, Radio Public, Samsung Listen, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Twitter. and Vurbl. Automatically available through these podcast apps: Castamatic, iCatcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RSSRadio, and more. Please post comments to the individual episodes at http://historicvoices.org, podcast review and rating section within iTunes and other apps, or email to me, arendale@umn.edu You can also checkout my other four podcasts and other social media at www.davidmedia.org

In their last episode of the season, Emily and Nadya talk to Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood from 2006-2018. She now leads the non-profit Supermajority, which seeks to empower more women to enter politics, and is also the co-chair of American Bridge, a super PAC dedicated to opposition research. Join them as they discuss how non-governmental entities work within government structures to accomplish their agendas, the barriers to women entering politics, and how to view the recent country-wide voter suppression bills in relation to women. 

Happy Women's History Month! We're highlighting leaders who took charge and made lasting impacts on their industries. This Women’s History Month, Encyclopedia Womannica is brought to you by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz celebrates all women driving change and is indebted to those trailblazing women who punctuate the brand’s history like Bertha Benz and Ewy Rosquist. These women defied the odds to change the auto industry forever and Mercedes-Benz applauds the tenacity and courage it takes to pave the road ahead. Listen along this month as we share the stories of more inspiring women in charge and at the top of their fields — powered by Mercedes-Benz.Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Leading Ladies, Activists, STEMinists,  Local Legends, and many more. Encyclopedia Womannica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures.Encyclopedia Womannica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, and Brittany Martinez. Special thanks to Shira Atkins, Edie Allard, and Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, and Ale Tejeda.We are offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. For more information, please email Jenny at jenny@wondermedianetwork.com.Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter

Dr. Courtney Burns, Assistant Professor, Political Science Department, Bucknell University, on the state of women in the work-world today, the glass-ceiling shattering Biden administration, and more words about women’s opportunities and achievements in business, government and…the world! We’ll talk about trust in women and government and talk some women leaders.

Dr. Courtney Burns, Assistant Professor, Political Science Department, Bucknell University, on the state of women in the work-world today, the glass-ceiling shattering Biden administration, and more words about women’s opportunities and achievements in business, government and…the world! We’ll talk about trust in women and government and talk some women leaders.

Maebe A. Girl is the first transgender woman to hold office in the United States, and she is fierce! When Maebe decided to run for the Silverlake Community Council in California, she wanted to represent who she was, and acknowledge her whole identity.  With that, Maebe decided to run with her drag queen stage name, Maebe A. Girl.   What I loved most about my conversation with Maebe, was her irrepressible enthusiasm, and dedication to servant leadership. Her mission is to Protect. Advocate. Legislate. Primarily, Maebe is focused on solving homelessness, and LGBTQ rights.    LGBTQ youth represent as much as 40% of the homeless youth population.  Maebe is actively working with organizations like The Trevor Project:    “The Trevor Project exhorts policymakers to fully fund programs that support homeless youth and to legislate environments of LGBTQ inclusion and affirmation.”    In March 2020 Maebe ran for congress against Representative Adam Schiff. Although she did not win the nomination, she came in third place, and missed second place by only 1,114 votes. Don’t count Maebe out for another congressional run!   In a completely unique and wonderful way, Maebe combines her natural joie de vivre with a strong dedication to advocating for homeless people, and the LGBTQ community. Her empathy and deep understanding of these issues is what sets Maebe apart as a council member.   Maebe A. Girl is asking us to “Go out and vote, and take a really honest look at who the candidates are...what would inspire you to support this candidate?  What is the change you want to see in the world?”   I believe these are the questions we need to ask ourselves at this incomprehensible time in America. I believe we need to vote for a president who is compassionate, integrous, and resolute in upholding equality for people of color, and the LGBTQ community. Now is the time to stand up for the marginalized and underrepresented people in our country.    Vote.   To check your voter registration, to register, to find out how to vote by mail and get reminders, visit Vote.org. Find Maebe A. Girl on:  Instagram Find out more about The Trevor Project.  And watch Maebe A. Girl’s feature in Behind The Drag

This episode of Ballot and Beyond, contributed by the Maryland Women's Heritage Center, was written by Diane E. Weaver, Ph.D. The reader is Diane Weaver. Elizabeth King Ellicott was a central figure in the Maryland campaign for women's right to vote. Her vision of a government that included women was at the center of her commitment toward state and national governmental reform. She was instrumental in changing the perception of women in society. She achieved this largely through her involvement in broadening the scope of women's organizations and through the movement for women's suffrage. Ballot & Beyond is powered by Preservation Maryland with support from the Maryland Historical Trust and Gallagher, Evelius & Jones.

The group talks with current Yale students who recently participated in Yale’s Women In Government Fellowship. Learn more about this particular program and also learn how students leverage experience in public service toward their career goals, whether they remain in government or not!

The government is sending odd signals on foreign residents and stimulus vouchers. Carrefour is taking over Wellcome and Jasons Market Place. The government suffers a big data leak, which could be very worrying. Chinese devices are leaky. A fairly high profile KMT figure bolts to the TPP, and has some very interesting things to say about why. UDN ranks local governments by female participation, and I find an interesting correlation. Finally, updates and analysis on the Han recall, which is shaping up to be an interesting race--plus you'll get my prediction on that. As always, all English articles used in the report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs. It is also intended to bring the listener up to speed on the week's events for our weekly analysis show, Current Affairs Taiwan (CAT).

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-kle...) I am Lucia. I have a feeling you have been guided here because you are curious to explore how we can co-create transformation in the EU. Maybe you wonder why a public servant would embark on a rather unorthodox journey of political campaigning or podcast production. Or maybe because you have noticed commonalities in our life journeys. Are you curious to dig deeper into the story of how I went about re-discovering my passions and creating new forms of self-expression to feel more alive, aligned and impactful?

Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, discusses gun violence and policy with Executive Director of the Carr Center, Sushma Raman.

Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, discusses gun violence and policy with Executive Director of the Carr Center, Sushma Raman.

Gwen Sykes from the U.S. Secret Service, Mary Peterman from the U.S. Courts, and Tracey Walker from RSM discuss perspectives and lessons learned as leaders in the government accountability profession.

Luz Reyes Martin talks about her childhood as an immigrant when she watched her undocumented classmates fear being separated from their parents and how it taught her how government can affect the lives of the people it serves. Now, she is President of the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee, a non-partisan group that helps get women elected to positions on every level. A mother of two young children and Executive Director of Communications for Santa Barbara City College, Luz says her most important job is to show her children what a woman leader looks like, so both her son and daughter have a correct vision of women's roles in our culture.

Women In Government Podcast State Opioid Taxes: Economic & Health Policy Implications There's a nationwide public health emergency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds more than 130 Americans die everyday from an opioid overdose. Increasingly, people are using illegal heroin and synthetic drugs, while the improper use of prescription opioids has been relatively flat in recent years. The national economic burden of this crisis is more than $500-billion annually when considering the value of lost lives. The impact of the epidemic varies from state-to-state, leading some lawmakers to propose taxing prescription opioids. Although, these drug bills are most often drafted to punish opioid makers, there are some side effects affecting cancer patient and survivor treatment and pain options. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the impact of the opioid epidemic on the states and potential policy solutions. ••••• ••••• ••••• Moderator: Lucy Gettman, Women In Government executive director Featured Guests: GUEST #1: Alex Brill, chief economic officer, Matrix Global Advisors GUEST #2: Marc Hymovitz, director of government relations, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information and to read the State Opioid Taxes: Economic & Health Policy Implications White Paper, visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions - brian@osuchluck.com

10 million Americans have osteoporosis and many more may be at risk of developing the bone disease. Learn the risk factors and what you can do to help improve your bone health. Barbara Hannah Grufferman, a nationally recognized expert on healthy and positive aging shares her tips to achieving a healthy and happy life. This May, she has teamed up with Women In Government, a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization of women state legislators for National Osteoporosis Month. Together, they hope to help raise awareness about bone heath and let everyone know it's never too early to learn the basics to bone health. • One in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone during their lifetime because of osteoporosis • For women, the chances of breaking a bone are greater than that of a heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined • According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, bone breaks due to the disease are most likely to occur in the hip, spine or wrist. The disease may also cause some patients to lose height. When osteoporosis affects vertebrae, or the bones of the spine, it often leads to a stooped or hunched posture • Peak bone mass usually happens between the ages of 18 and 25. Bone loss often speeds up in both men and women as they age Barbara Hannah Grufferman is the author of the new book, "Love Your Age - The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life." www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com Women In Government has provided leadership opportunities, networking, expert forums, and educational resources for 30 years on policy issues such as healthcare, education, energy, the environment, transportation, and more. To learn more, visit www.womeningovernment.org. Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions - brian@osuchluck.com

Catherine Simmons is Head of Government Affairs, Asia Pacific at Citi and Rebecca Terner Lentchner, Head of Government Relations and Public Policy APAC, BNY Mellon. They join Kimberley Cole for an intimate look at their career journeys, the biggest challenges they see for the government affairs function in Asia and what they are most excited about for the future of the industry. And of course a bit of fun with their rants and revelations!

Kim and Megan Sall from the City of Wyoming discuss the importance of woman representation in government.

We sit down with one of the most influential women in congress, Anna Eshoo. Eshoo has served as a U.S. House Representative since 1993 for California's 18th district. In Rep. Eshoo’s two decades in Congress, she has defended consumers, promoted American competitiveness and innovation, fought for access to health care for families and children, protected the environment, and encouraged development of clean energy technology. Rep. Anna Eshoo's twitter: https://goo.gl/hepL93 Interview by Daniel Kunkel Produced by Scott Bolin Song by Joel Adam Russell

Women are the majority of the United States, but only a slice of government leadership. On this episode, we talk with women working to turn the dial with research, myth-busting, confidence-building and a business case. (Tai chi, too.) We hear from the heads of the League of Women in Government, the president of N.C. Women in Municipal Government, and other local government officials who see positive trends but a lot of work to do. Oh, but first, we have to check in with a mayor and his mother who just made national TV. League of Women in Government Morrisville, N.C., Council Member Liz Johnson (N.C. Women in Municipal Government President) 1976 ICMA report on women in the profession ELGL's Local Government Diversity Dashboard Kickstarter Rebecca Ryan - "Spotlight on Clayton" with Mayor Jody McLeod and Mother Mayor "The Mayor" promo with Mayor McLeod That old workplace film reel  

Emily Bardach is the Executive Director of Women in Government Relations and we were lucky to get her on the show today between some of the 200 events her organization coordinates every year for their 1200 members. They work to advance and empower women who work with the government and to encourage more women to become involved. Join us for this conversation as Emily, Blake, and Ernesto delve into some of the issues facing micro organizations that are experiencing growth. Emily Bardach has managed associations for over 20 years including Women in Government Relations (WGR) which she has been involved with since 1999 and currently serves as the Executive Director. Emily is employed by Association Management Group of McLean, VA. WGR is the premier, non-partisan professional society for those who have responsibilities and interests in the field of government relations and/or public affairs.

The League of Women in Government is an exciting new group working to bring attention to the issue of gender equality in local government. Specifically they've focused on raising the percentage of women in chief administrative officer positions from 13 percent, the rate it was in 1984 and 2014. GovLove interviewed three leaders involved with the group who spoke at a symposium before the ICMA conference in Kansas City.

Celebrating Women's History with Dr. Shirley McKellar and Alpha Kappa Alpha Soroity, Inc at Texas College! Celebrate Women's History and listen to Dr. Shirley McKellar's March 30, 2016 Keynote Address to students and the public at Texas College! The Undergraduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc sponsored yesterday's event in which they extended an invitation to Dr. Shirley McKellar to speak on the topic "Working To Form A More Perfect Union; Honoring Women In Public Service and Government!"  

Caribbean Women of Political Distinction Forum. Special guest are U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke and Former New York City Council Member Una Clarke. Tune in LIVE at www.kalalloo.com Yvette Diane Clarke (Democrat) member of the US House of Representatives from New York. She is ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, Science and Technology. Clark's district was numbered the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, and redistricted as the 9th district in 2013 covering much of central Brooklyn. Una Clarke first elected in 1991 to represent the newly created 40th Council District in Brooklyn, Council member Una Clarke is the first Caribbean-born woman to serve in the City Legislature.

Playing From The Blue Tees: Women In The Federal Government Dr. Madeline Lewis author "Finding Your Best Inside: How To Become The person You Were Meant To Be"