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Women elected to public office not only shape policy but also influence young people’s ideas about leadership and democracy. Thank you to those who joined us for an engaging conversation with political scientist Christina Wolbrecht, author of See Jane Run. Drawing from her research, Wolbrecht examined how women politicians serve as powerful role models for future generations, inspiring civic confidence and long-term engagement with democratic life.
The program also featured reflections from students on leadership and representation, offering firsthand perspectives on how seeing women in public office shapes aspirations, confidence, and civic identity.
Women elected to public office not only shape policy but also influence young people’s ideas about leadership and democracy. Thank you to those who joined us for an engaging conversation with political scientist Christina Wolbrecht, author of See Jane Run. Drawing from her research, Wolbrecht examined how women politicians serve as powerful role models for future generations, inspiring civic confidence and long-term engagement with democratic life.
The program also featured reflections from students on leadership and representation, offering firsthand perspectives on how seeing women in public office shapes aspirations, confidence, and civic identity.
