Monday and Tuesday, June 25 - 26, 2018
Monday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST | Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm EST
About the Conference
Young Women Run is a 2-day training for politically ambitious college and young professional women. This event will feature prominent elected women, workshops and plenary sessions designed to advance the skills and capacities of young women who are eager to become the next generation of political leaders. Build tangible political leadership skills, meet with elected leaders and Congressional staffers, and network with other politically ambitious young women from around the United States. Space is limited to 150 spots. Register early!
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Keynote Speakers
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Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán, U.S. House of Representatives, California’s 44th Congressional District |
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington State's 7th District |
Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, U.S. House of Representatives, Florida's 27th District |
Special Remarks
Miss America 2018 Cara Mund, who has political aspirations to become the first female governor in her home state of North Dakota |
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PANEL: Careers in Politics - Working in and around Capitol Hill
Curious about what it takes to make it in D.C. politics? Hear how alums from George Washington’s Graduate School of Political Management used their educational paths to propel their professional careers on politics.
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Samantha Joy Fay, Legislative Assistant atthe Office of Rep. Tim Ryan |
Carmen Hills, Public Affairs Officer atU.S. Department of State |
Chelsea Ritchie, Head of Digital Advocacy, Public Affairs Department at International Copper Association |
PANEL: Using the Power of your Voice
Leading female activists share strategies to harness the power of your voice to make social and political change.
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Where to stay in Washington, D.C.
- The Washington Court Hotel is within walking distance of the Young Women Run venue, the AT&T Forum for Technology, Entertainment and Policy.
- Reach out to other attendees on the Facebook event for shared housing options, like AirBnb.
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Sponsors

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Sponsorship Opportunities
Press Inquiries: Amy Zucchero, (510) 542-9208, amy@ignitenational.org




Miss America 2018 Cara Mund, who has political aspirations to become the first female governor in her home state of North Dakota
Vannessa Vasquez, Actress and IGNITE Spokeswoman


Charlotte Clymer, Press Secretary at Human Rights Campaign (
Amber Goodwin, Founder of Community Justice Reform Coalition
Monica Sibri, Founder of CUNY Dreamers & former IGNITE New York Fellow (
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