At Scripps College's Laspa Center for Leadership, WE ACT to redefine the conventions of what it means to be a leader in the global age.
Claremont, CA
Joined June 2015
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“I like to think that when they start attacking me it’s because I’m making a difference. Stay focused on what’s important to you.” Hannah Beth Jackson, former 19th district, CA State Senator #ElectHer #ILookLikeAPolitican #LaspaCenter #scrippscollege
“I feel like lifting up others is our responsibility once we’re elected. We don’t just say, okay, I got mine. We have to do whatever we can to pay it forward.” Tammy Kim, Irvine City Council Member #ElectHer #ILookLikeAPolitican #LaspaCenter #scrippscollege
"Don't worry about being a polished politician, just be you. That's how you connect with voters." Tiffany Ackley, Aliso Viejo City Council Member. #ElectHer #ILookLikeAPolitican #LaspaCenter
“I was compelled to run for office because I couldn’t bear to see my neighborhood not being taken care of.” Claudia Oliveira, Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Member. #ElectHer #ILookLikeAPolitican #LaspaCenter
Getting ready to start today's ElectHer training! Excited to share this program with students and alums @ScrippsCollege #LaspaCenter #ElectHer #ILookLikeAPolitican
Just finished tuning in with the @dylanmarron webinar about cultural perspectives, structural racism, and empathy hosted by @scrippscollege ! We’ll be documenting some great quotes from him below :)
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We're celebrating Women's History Month by featuring women whose passion and perspective are changing the way we see the world. To launch our video series, check out Bad Feminist author Roxane Gay. @rgay #womenshistorymonth2020 youtu.be/2oMquE1QZmA
ALT Bad Feminist book by Roxane Gay with a wood backdrop
ALT Bad Feminist author and New York Times contributor Roxane Gay
Take your seat at the table and learn how to run for office this Saturday! More info and RSVP: tinyurl.com/elect-her
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“I think for a lot of women, we’re getting tired of getting treated as a special interest” -Cecile Richards #WomensRights
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"I really do believe that if we had a more representative democracy, we would be able to get more done in Washington, D.C"- @CecileRichards #WomenInPolitics
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“Do not hide your light. Do not try to conform. Be your own badass self!” -@CecileRichards
Voting can be confusing and difficult, especially for students. If you have questions about voting or registering to vote, come by the Laspa Center and we will do our best to assist you. nytimes.com/2019/10/24/us/vo…
Dr. Duflo is the youngest person and the second woman to receive the Nobel prize in economics. Congratulations, Dr. Duflo! #womenleaders
Happy #voterregistrationday! Go to turbovote.org to register and stay tuned for more info about Laspa's Civic Engagement Initiative. (p.s. we have stamps and envelopes if you need to mail in registration)
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Hey Scripps fans! The Laspa Center for Leadership announced this semester's Read to Lead selection: Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani. You can join the book club! @reshmasaujani #Bravenotperfect #readtolead
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“Bravery in our culture right now has become a privilege for men.”— Reshma Saujani, founder and chief executive of @GirlsWhoCode. Check out this great piece from former 2017 Scripps College Commencement speaker @reshmasaujani: nyti.ms/2lYGdpx #Bravenotperfect
