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Things Will Be Different for My Daughter. College students and recent graduates discuss the political changes needed to make the world a better place for the next generation of women. Panelists: Emily Baggett, Mississippi University for Women student; Monica Couch, UAH student; Kesia Johnston, UAH student; Tasia Malakasis, UAH graduate; Susan Schrimsher, UAH student. This session is also at 8:30 a.m.
Getting Appointed to Boards, Commissions, Authorities. There is power in appointed office. Discover what elected officials are looking for when they make appointments. Panelists: Beth Chapman, former Appointments Secretary to Governor Fob James; Fay Dyer, Madison County Commissioner.
How Does Your Organization Support Women Leaders? Why don’t women support women for public office? Examine the role of women’s organizations in helping women political leaders. Panelists: Cindy Jolley, Past President, Alabama Nursing Association; Lenora Pate, Chair, Alabama Women’s Commission; June Wilson, Past President, Huntsville AAUW.
Grassroots Organizing for Political Change. Do you have a cause you are passionate about? These women tell how to put your passions into action. Panelists: Kaye Kiker, Environmental Activist; Lynn Battle, Political Activist. This panel joins another panel and repeats at 1:45 p.m. as "Organizing for Change at the Local Level."
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