VIRTUA: IMPACT 2: How to Run for Office

Event time: 
Friday, March 19, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: 
Online () See map
Event description: 

Patricia Russo, Executive Director, Women’s Campaign School at Yale will share stories of the good, the bad, and the unpredictable on the campaign trail as you prepare a run for office. Patti will provide ways in which you can avoid expensive, rookie mistakes in order to run effectively and successfully. If you are interested in leading a more civically engaged life, this workshop will help you find your footing quickly and easily. Come jump into the political pipeline with Patti!
Patricia Russo
Patti is a nationally recognized leader focused on improving the quality of life for women in Connecticut and the United States. For more than 25 years, she has held numerous leadership positions in public, private and not-for-profit organizations centered on women’s leadership. She has also held leadership positions on federal, state and local political campaigns.
Currently, Patti serves as executive director of The Campaign School at Yale, a nonpartisan, issue-neutral political campaign training program for women interested in running for public office, as well as for women interested in campaign management. Based at Yale Law School, it is a leading program attracting women from the United States and internationally.
Contact: Yale Alumni Association, https://alumni.yale.edu/, yalealumni@yale.edu, (203) 432-2586

Admission: 
Free but register in advance