Speakers Bureau

The Center for Women in Government at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership proudly introduces the CWG Speakers Bureau—a statewide network amplifying the voices of those making a difference in public service across Texas.

Our Speakers Bureau connects schools, universities, civic organizations and community groups with inspiring leaders who serve in elected office, staff roles, agencies, advocacy and civic life. It includes women in government and men who actively support women in public service.

This free and accessible resource connects you with speakers who spark dialogue on leadership, service and civic engagement, uniting us in building the next generation of engaged, informed leaders.

Be a part of the Speakers Bureau

Join the Speakers Bureau and use your experiences to make a difference! Once you sign up, we’ll add you to our directory and connect you with speaking opportunities while keeping your personal contact information private.

Join the Speakers Bureau today!

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Our speakers

Melissa Alfaro

Speaking topics: careers in public service, legislative process, campaigning & elections, advocacy & organizing, leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action, and supporting women in government

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Caitlan Biggs

Speaking topics: careers in public service, leadership as a woman in government, supporting women in government, culture

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: in-person

Learn more about Caitlin

Erin Clark

Speaking topics: careers in public service, leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action, supporting women in government, economic development, taxation, municipal finance

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Anne Duffy

Speaking topics: careers in public service, campaigning and elections, advocacy and organizing, leadership as a woman in government, supporting women in government

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Jill Dutton

Speaking topics: leadership as a woman in government, supporting women in government

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Alicia Watanabe Knight

Speaking topics: careers in public service, advocacy and organizing, philanthropy

Audience preferences: college/university students, civic groups, community members

In-person or virtual: in-person

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Cristal Retana Lule

Speaking topics: imposter ayndrome, identity, emotional intelligence, xareers in public service, legislative process, campaigning & elections, advocacy & organizing, leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action, supporting women in government

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Tonya Ly

Speaking topics: campaigning & elections, advocacy & organizing, public policy in action, supporting women in government, leadership, and parliamentarian law

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Katherine McLane

Speaking topics: careers in public service, advocacy & organizing, leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action, supporting women in government

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Aimee Nemer

Speaking topics: careers in public service, campaigning and elections, leadership as a woman in government, supporting women in government, dialogue facilitation - leadership book discussions

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Angelia Pelham

Speaking topics: careers in public service, campaigning and elections, leadership as a woman in government, balancing elected responsibilities, entrepreneurship

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Denise Rose

Speaking topics: legislative process, public policy in action, supporting women in government

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Candice Sauers

Speaking topics: careers in public service, campaigning & elections, advocacy & organizing, leadership as a woman in government, supporting women in government, and organizational culture

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Christianne Simmons

Speaking topics: innovation in municipal government, public engagement, data-driven decision making in government,careers in public service, leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action, and supporting women in government

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Deon Starnes

Speaking topics: legislative process, campaigning and elections, leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: in-person

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Jennifer Stevens

Speaking topics: careers in public service, legislative process, campaigning and elections, advocacy and organizing, leadership as a woman in government, public policy in action, supporting women in government

Audience preferences: civic groups, professional organizations, community members

In-person or virtual: both

Learn more about Jennifer

Kim Garza Turner

Speaking topics: careers in public service, campaigning and elections, advocacy and organizing, leadership as a woman in government, supporting women in government

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

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Lee Woodward

Audience preferences: all

In-person or virtual: both

Learn more about Lee

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