The institute will recruit women from many different roles as community and public leaders to attend the institute. These women will meet with participants in a variety of forums, addressing issues such as their experiences in electoral politics, how to become involved in grassroots activism, balancing public and private sphere lives, and exploring various means of addressing public policy issues.

Participants will hear from these women in more traditional forums, including a keynote address and several speaker panels, but they will also have opportunities to talk with them in small groups and one-on-one.

our keynote speaker is Senator Mee Moua

Other Key Components:

Faculty in Residence (FIRs)

Promoting Diversity

Skills Building Exercises and Action Projects



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