Trainings & Fellowships

Exploring a Run – Parents & Caregivers

Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET

Location:

Virtual

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 6 , 2024

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Only 2% of people in the U.S. will run for office in their lifetime, and it can be a lonely experience, especially for first-time candidates who are also parents and/or caregivers.

With Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE), you don’t have to explore a run alone. Together, LEE’s diverse network of leaders and experts can support you to navigate the unique set of doubts and challenges that stop many parents and caregivers like you from running in the first place. 

Join LEE for a discussion with peers who are also in your shoes. On Tuesday September 10th, we’ll provide an hour-long virtual workshop to delve into the challenges, lessons, and benefits of running for office. LEE will also share top tips to consider as you explore a run, and we’ll share resources for every phase of your elected leadership journey. 

Attendees will gain clarity on the next phase of their leadership journey and access tangible next steps to plan their next moves.

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Workshop Outcomes

 

  • Learn the benefits of running for office. 
  • Address barriers that discourage you from running.
  • Get an idea of what it is like to run for office as an equity-minded leader.
  • Learn top tips to consider when thinking about a run and LEE supports.
  • Connect with other members about their motivations and aspirations.

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Who Should Join

 

  • Parents/Caregivers who are interested in running for elected office 

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Workshop Details

 

Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET

Location:

Virtual

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 6 , 2024

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Speakers

 

Annie Warshaw, Director, National Candidate Recruitment & Development at LEE | Facilitator

Annie Warshaw works on LEE’s Elected Leadership team as a Director for National Candidate Recruitment & Development. She has 3 kids under the age of 7 and a super supportive cool husband. If you want to talk further about running for office, Annie is your person!

Prior to joining LEE’s team, she owned two social enterprises and sold her main company in 2023. Annie used her sales knowledge in the political world, helping campaigns both nationally and hyper locally fundraise, organize, and win! In 2021 Annie was elected to Skokie Public School Board District 68. She is also active in local organizing and advocacy. 

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Facilitators

 

Holly Lim, Director of Civic Leadership Development at LEE | Facilitator

Holly is building a pipeline of diverse and equitable elected leaders. She was previously a political consultant for BIPOC candidates, with a 100% win rate for clients who progressed to their general election. She previously led programs and trainings at a national PAC with 1,500 potential candidates attending annually and contributed to nearly 700 every-day people filing for candidacy in 2022-2023.

Prior to consulting, she was the Program Director of Public Allies Bay Area, where she hosted Mrs. Michelle Obama for a conversation with young adult leaders on leadership and equity. She has also taught at local Bay Area community colleges and holds an MA in Asian American Studies and a BA in Political Science/Law & Society. Her graduate research focused on the leadership pathways, styles, and frameworks of women of color leaders (electeds, appointed leaders, organizers, and staffers) in the political field. 

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