April 7, 2018
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
“Run Like a Woman”:
A Workshop and Primer for Women Seeking Electoral Office
When: Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: High Sierra Grill, 521 Firestone Road, Goleta, CA 93117
Women are running in 2018 and beyond! To be among these brave and motivated women, join us for an interactive workshop designed to present key information about what it takes to run an effective campaign in 2018, 2019 or 2020.
“Run Like a Woman,” a workshop now in its third year, will demystify the process of running for office by providing the latest strategies and tools available to local candidates. Topics include: Getting Ready to Run; Making a Plan; Crafting a Compelling Message; How to get Endorsements; and The Role of Social Media. Learn from powerful campaign strategists and current and past elected officials. A question and answer session will follow.
Speakers and Facilitators:
Monique Limón, California Assembly, District 37
Helene Schneider, Former Mayor, City of Santa Barbara
Paula Perotte, Mayor, City of Goleta
Kristen Sneddon, City Councilmember, City of Santa Barbara
Lauren Hanson, Director, Goleta Water District
Suzy Cawthon, Director, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District
Luz Reyes-Martin, Trustee, Goleta Union School District
Wendy Sims-Moten, Board member, Santa Barbara Unified School District
Kate Parker, Board President, Santa Barbara Unified School District
Gina Fischer, District Representative, Santa Barbara County, 3rd District
Mary Rose, Mary Rose and Associates
