Finding Your Place in Civic Leadership with Erin Vilardi

Running for office is a great way to make an impact but can often feel overwhelming. So let's talk about the many ways you can shape your leadership and build your civic resume. Now more than ever, it is essential that women have a strong voice in the political arena. This lab will provide concrete ways to play a part in today's political discourse as well as how to pave the way for a future political office. As young citizens, it is vital to become knowledgeable of how the system works, find meaningful ways to become active players, and advocate for ourselves and our communities

Erin is the Founder and Director of VoteRunLead, a national organization leveraging technology and training to accelerate the number of women in civic and political leadership. She first launched VRL as Vice President of Program and Communications at The White House Project, establishing the largest national political training program readying women for public office and civic life, training over 15,000 women. She has served as a Leadership Development Consultant for a range of clients, including the Yahoo! Business and Human Rights division and Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she co-developed the Athena CORE10©.