Networking Receptions with Roundtable Discussions
Focusing on Women in Politics
Thursdays, May 15th, 22nd and 29th
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
at Leadership Rhode Island
Four Richmond Square, Providence
A nonpartisan series for women considering running for office now or in the future, who want to work on a campaign, or who want to understand how political campaigns work.
Meet and talk with other women who share your commitment to serving your community.
Get practical knowledge and advice from individuals who are involved in the political process.
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REGISTRATION
Dues-paying LRI Alumni:
Each session is $15 or attend the entire series for $30
General Public:
Each session is $20 or attend the entire series for $50
Registration due one week before each session; seating is limited.
To register, contact Diane Dolphin, Director of Programs
401-273-1574 ext. 102 or ddolphin@leadershipri.org.
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Attend One, Two or All Three Sessions:
MAY 15 - What Women Need to Know About Running for Office
The Honorable Elizabeth H. Roberts
Lieutenant Governor of the State of Rhode Island
Representative Carol A. Mumford
Senior Deputy Minority Leader
MAY 22 - Campaign Laws, Ethics and Potential Pitfalls
Katherine D’Arezzo
Senior Staff Attorney, Rhode Island Ethics Commission
Richard Thornton
Supervision Accountant, Rhode Island Board of Elections
MAY 29 - Political Campaigns and the Media
Jennifer Lawless, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Brown University and author of
It Takes a Candidate: Why Women Don't Run for Office
Lisa Pelosi, LRI '05
Director of Communications and Media Relations at
Johnson & Wales Universit and Political Analyst