Join us Saturday, February 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is free, but required. Please follow this link to register. Lunch will be provided. Please help get the word out by sending this information and link to your like-minded friends and networks.
Learn from the incredible speakers, meet your new-found friends, enjoy Fun-Three-Minute Facts, create a plan for change, and maybe even win a door prize.
Kickoff with Ohio Democratic Party Chair Liz Walters. Meet her and learn about ODP initiatives and how Clermont County impacts Ohio. Liz is the first woman elected to this role. Throughout her career she has worked with people and organizations that support progressive values, including the Obama-Biden Campaign, Congresswoman Betty Sutton, We Are Ohio, the Ohio Democratic Party, the Ohio Progressive Collaborative, and many community-based nonprofits and community organizing groups.
How Things Work at the Statehouse. Rachel Coyle is the Co-Founder of “How Things Work at the Statehouse.” She also serves as Programs Director at Ohioans Against Extremism and Policy Director at Honesty for Ohio Education. Rachel has previously served as communications director for a governor’s race and state senate race, worked as press secretary for a state party, and held legislative and campaign roles with the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus.
Effectively Supporting Candidates. Isaac Goff-Mitchell and Alissa Riessinger of RGM Strategies present Strategies Advancing Democracy. Isaac served as manager or consultant for the successful campaigns of Jessica Miranda, Rachel Baker and Hamilton County’s judicial slate in the last election. Alissa is his partner and former candidate.
Building a Strong Party Foundation with Precinct Captains. Macie Grisemer is the Executive Director of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. Clear expectations and follow-through by Committee members create strong county party foundations. Hamilton County has been successfully refining the role for several years.
Growth Plans and Goals Breakout Sessions. Meet your neighbors and collectively plan how to impact your community. Tools and templates provided. Bonus: it really is much nicer living in a place when you know your like-minded neighbors.
