DARE TO COMPETE! HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE FOR WOMEN LEADERS
August 03, 2018 9:00 am - 10:15 am
DARE TO COMPETE! HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE FOR WOMEN LEADERS
Session Type(s): Training
Training Tag(s): Grassroots Organizing/Campaigns
Starts: Friday, Aug. 3 9:00 AM
Ends: Friday, Aug. 3 10:15 AM
Room: R05
Are you a woman interested in running for office, but don’t know where to start? Let Emerge America point you in the right direction during our Dare to Compete! training. Learn the basics of starting your run for elected office or support women who are running. Women are stepping up to run in record numbers, and we know America desperately needs the unique perspectives and skills women can bring to the table. Emerge America and the Emerge affiliates share one mission: to increase the number of Democratic women leaders from diverse backgrounds in public office through recruitment, training, and providing a powerful network. We have trained over 3,000 women to run for elected office.
TRAINER
A’SHANTI GHOLAR
A’shanti F. Gholar is the Political Director for Emerge America, the only organization dedicated to recruiting, training, and empowering Democratic women to run for public office. For 15 years, A’shanti has been a grassroots organizer and activist for women, communities of color, and progressive causes. She has experience in building coalitions, program development, and community and political engagement.
A native Nevadan, A’shanti holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s of Science Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with an emphasis on leadership development and women in leadership. A’shanti was featured as a political influencer in CQ Roll Call Magazine and has recently appeared on TV One’s NewsOne Now with Roland Martin.
- Event Date:
- Friday, August 03, 2018
- Time:
- 9:00 am
- Event Location:
- New Orleans Convention Center
- Address:
- New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA