CCM's Free Two-Day Training will Teach Communities of Color the Fundamentals to Run for Public Office and Discuss the Benefits of Civic Participation!Day One: Saturday, March 1, 2025Register Here for Day 1The Campaign School at Yale will examine the ins and outs of developing and running a campaign, featuring a national panel of elected officials. This session will provide a foundation and skillset for launch as community leaders.AGENDA10:00 a.m.: WELCOME! Ron Thomas, CCM10:15 a.m.:  Session I:  Making the Decision to Run, Run a Campaign, Lead in your Community. Patti Russo, Executive Director11:30 a.m.:  Session II:  Finding Your Voice, Making it Matter,Gilda Bonnano, TCSYale faculty12:30 p.m.:  Session III:  Effective Networking Techniques,Patti Russo, Executive Director1:00 p.m.:  Session IV:  How TCSYale Transformed my life:  Hear from TCSYale alumnae leading locally as they share their individual political paths, and how TCSYale skewed them for success.Moderated by Patti Russo, Executive DirectorPanelists:YT Bell, Councilwoman, City of Clarkston, GAJacqueline Cabrera, Zoning Board Commissioner, City of Danbury, CTGabriela Koc, Board of Education member, City of Stamford, CTJason Nova, Special Assistant to Mayor Roberto Alves of Danbury, CTWendy Tyson Wood, President, NAACP of Greater Waterbury, CT1:45 p.m.:  Session V: Wrap Up/Next Steps:  Where do I go from here? Patti Russo, Executive DirectorDay Two: Saturday, March 8, 2025Register Here for Day 2Day Two includes presentations from and conversations with individuals with varying state and local government backgrounds. AGENDA10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: Welcome Joe Delong, CEO of CCM Patrice McCarthy, Executive Director, CABEThea Montanez, Senior Advisor, Office of Governor Ned Lamont10:15 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.: Why Representation Matters in Local GovernmentSecretary of the State of CT, Stephanie Thomas11:05 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.: Break11:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.: Getting Involved in Politics and Seeking Elective OfficeModerated by Patrice McCarthy, Executive Director, CABEDarrell Harris, Easton Republican Town Committee ChairTijal Ballam, Rocky Hill Democratic Town Committee Chair11:40 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.: Poet Laureate PerformanceManchester Poet Laureate, Nadia Sims11:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.: Lunch Break12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Municipal Governance 101Roberto Alves, Mayor of DanburyDanielle Wong, Mayor of Bloomfield1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.: 50/50 Campaign, Best Practice Sharing to Ensure Gender Equity and Racial Diversity on Local Boards and CommissionsTiffany Young, YWCA Hartford Region1:20 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.: Break1:25 p.m. –2:45 p.m.: Panel of Seasoned Local Experts Sharing Lessons Learned and Best Practices for LeadershipModerated by Melvette Hill, Executive Director of the CT Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and OpportunityPanelists:Aidee Nieves, Council President, BridgeportNuchette Black-Burke, Mayor of WindsorRose Reyes, Councilmember, WindhamCaroline Tanbee Smith, Alder Ward 9, New HavenLeonard Lockhart, Board of Education Member, WindsorJarrell Hargraves, Councilmember, New Britain2:45 p.m. –3 p.m.: CCM Closing Remarks

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