emBOLDenHER

Bolstering the pipeline of women entering and progressing in public service roles.

The emBOLDenHer: Women in Public Service Empowerment Series is a comprehensive initiative designed to provide nonpartisan support and foster a nurturing environment for women serving in various capacities within the public service sector.

^{Attendees of the October 2023 ElectHer political campaign training workshop at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership.}

The program is structured to achieve several specific goals that cater to the diverse needs and challenges faced by women in leadership roles by providing a space for women in public service for:

• Leadership Development
• Public Communication 
• Work-Life Balance and Well-Being
• Policy and Governance
• Civic Engagement and Community Building
• And more!

Fall 2024 workshops

Behind the Campaign
September 23rd, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Old Main Building 257
Register for Behind the Campaign (virtual and in-person)

• Kronda Thimesch, Texas State Representative
• Jill Jester, Denton City Councilwoman
• Joy Diaz, former Democratic Party Primary Candidate for Governor

Have you wondered what campaigns look like from the candidate’s perspective? With elections heating up, what is it really like to be on the campaign trail? Join us as we sit down with three former candidates, who will discuss their experiences running for state legislature, gubernatorial nomination, and city council.

Running for School Board and City Council Races
November 16th, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Old Main Building 257
Register for Running for School Board and City Council Races (virtual and in-person)

• Carrie Adams (CAPR) on campaign social media outreach
• Gabriel Kirkpatrick on get out the vote/canvassing
• Patricia Sosa-Sánchez, Denton ISD Board Member
• Ann Margolin, Former Dallas City Council Member

Toying with a run for city council or school board? We’ve got a program for you! Join us for a day and learn how to create a message, design social media that supports your message, and plan your canvassing. We have Carrie Adams of CAPR and Gabriel Kirkpatrick running workshops, as well as Dr. Patricia Sosa-Sánchez (DISD board member) and Ann Margolin (former Dallas City Council) answering questions. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

Enhancing Collaboration in Multi-Generational Workspaces
December 6th, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Old Main Building 257
Register for Enhancing Collaboration in Multi-Generational Workplaces (virtual & in-person)

Good workplace collaboration leads to healthy employee relationships and creates a positive workplace culture. Plus team work makes the dream work, right?!? Join TWU’s Dr. Shannon Scott as she flexes her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology giving us some practical ways to amplify collaboration through change and conflict in the workplace. Lunch provided for in-person attendees.

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