EmpowHer: Campaign Science for Women

EmpowHer: Campaign Science for Women

Hosted by the Washington University Political Science Department and the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy

Hosted by the Washington University Political Science Department and the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy

Dates: Friday, August 23, 3 PM - Saturday, August 24, 5 PM (Detailed Schedule Below)

Program Overview

Join us for an empowering 1.5-day program designed to equip women with the cutting-edge knowledge and bespoke data resources needed to run a successful campaign and represent their constituents effectively. Hosted jointly by the Washington University Political Science Department and the Weidenbaum Center, EmpowHer brings together world-class researchers and practitioners to share their expertise on running campaigns, optimizing strategies, understanding constituents, and navigating the unique challenges women face in political office.

Program Fee: $150 (Fee waivers available for those in need)

The content of this program is focused on educating and empowering women leaders to thrive in politics. The application is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, including trans women, cis women, and women of all gender identities; additionally, participants of marginalized genders who experience misogyny or otherwise feel comfortable attending this gathering are welcome to apply. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your political aspirations into reality.

Current schedule of events:

Friday:

  • 3:00-3:15 PM: Welcome - Professor Betsy Sinclair: Expert in social networks
  • 3:15-3:45 PM: Professor Diana O’Brien: Expert in women’s political representation - “She’s Running: Why Women’s Representation Matters”
  • 3:45-4:15 PM: Casey Lawrence - “MEC Top Tips for Candidate Committees”
  • 4:15-4:45 PM: Brianna Lennon - “To File for Office…and Beyond!”
  • 5:00-6:30 PM: Audra Achuleta - “Campaign 101”
  • 6:30-8:00 PM: Reception (Partners Welcome)

Saturday:

  • 8:30-8:45 AM: Professor Stefanie Linquist: Dean at WashULaw  - “The Impact of Women: From Public Administration to Judicial Elections”
  • 8:45-9:15 AM: Professor Dan Butler: Expert in primary elections & advertising - “How to Win a Primary”
  • 9:15-9:45 AM: Professor Betsy Sinclair: Expert in social networks - “Door-to-Door (Deep) Canvassing”
  • 9:45-10:15 AM: Coffee Break
  • 10:15-10:45 AM: Professor Michael Strawbridge: Expert in Black politics - “Sister Space: Black Women in the Legislature”
  • 10:45-11:15 AM: Professor Jaclyn Kaslovsky: Expert in US Congress and women in politics - “Women in Congress”
  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Professor William Acree: Expert in origin stories - “Stories that Win”
  • 12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00-2:00 PM: Professor Andrew Reeves: Expert in executive politics & St. Louis data - “St. Louis Data Workshop”
  • 2:00-3:00 PM: Jill Schupp & Catherine Hanaway - “Redefining The Win”
  • 3:00-3:30 PM: Coffee Break
  • 3:30-4:30 PM: Sarah Fenske - “Getting (Good) Media Coverage - For Free”
  • 4:30-5:00 PM: Lara Granich - “Yes You Can”
  • 5:00-5:15 PM: Closing - Betsy Sinclair

For event information please contact Brian Harting. 

Register to Attend

Register today to secure your spot in the EmpowHer program and become part of the strongest pipeline of women candidates in the country.

EmpowHer Registration Form