National Young Feminist Leadership Conference

Submitted by andrewr on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 6:41pm
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Date: 
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 10:00am - Monday, March 22, 2010 - 4:00pm
Location : 
DC

The Feminist Majority Foundation's Choices Campus Program is hosting the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference on March 20-21 at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC. In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to speak with their representives on Capitol Hill during our Congressional Visit Day on March 22.

This conference is a remarkable opportunity for hundreds of student activists from around the nation to come together, share ideas with other young feminists, and hear from prominent women leaders, including

  • Katherine Spillar, Executive Editor, Ms. magazine
  • Jehmu Greene, President, Women's Media Center
  • Jane Campbell, former Mayor of Cleveland and Chief of Staff, Office of Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
  • Andrea Camp, Executive Director, US Congress Joint Economic Committee
  • Latifa Lyles, Deputy Director, US Department of Labor Women's Bureau
  • June Zeitlin, Director, CEDAW Education Project
  • Heidi Williamson, National Policy Coordinator, SisterSong Women of Color Health Collective
  • Shelby Knox, feminist organizer

More speakers will be announced soon, including members of Congress. See our conference schedule for a full list of workshops and organizer trainings. Our conference website also has information on registration, lodging, and other FAQs.

Registration costs only $25 per individual or $20 per person for groups of five or more. Online registration closes on March 17, so if you or a young feminist you know are interested in taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity, register today. If you have additional questions or need to register a group, contact the campus team at 703-522-2214 or email nyflc@feminist.org.