Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), author of the new book, Use the Power You Have: A Brown Woman’s Guide to Politics and Political Change, in virtual conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. 

In November 2016, Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the first Indian American woman to serve in that role. Reflecting on her personal journey as an immigrant woman of color to the corridors of power‚ Use the Power You Have “offers a wealth of ideas and inspiration for a new generation of engaged citizens interested in fighting back and making change.” Save your spot here.

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JULY 29: AU Alumna Jennifer Palmieri, former Communications Director for President Obama and author of the new book, She Proclaims: Our Declaration of Independence from a Man's World,” shared the key lessons she's learned from her journey to success with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more

JULY 15: Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller, With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace, in virtual conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more
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JULY 8: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairwoman, Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Executive Director Lucinda Guinn, in virtual conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more
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JUNE 24: Symone Sanders, Senior Advisor to the 2020 Biden For President Campaign and author of, No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America, in virtual conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more
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JUNE 17: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), author of the newly published memoir, Daughter of the Heartland: My Ode to the Country That Raised Me, in virtual conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more
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JUNE 10: Ambassador Capricia Marshall, former Chief of Protocol of the United States and author of the forthcoming book, Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy and How to Make It Work for You, in virtual conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more
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JUNE 3: The National Republican Congressional Committee's Recruitment Chair, Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN), and Executive Director Parker Hamilton Poling, in virtual conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more Watch the full replay here

MAY 27: Cecilia Muñoz, author of the just-published book, More than Ready: Be Strong and Be You....and Other Lessons for Women of Color on the Rise, in conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more.
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MAY 20: Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to President Barack Obama and author of the New York Times bestseller, Finding My Voice: When The Perfect Plan Crumbles, The Adventure Begins, in conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Read more
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MAY 13: Kicking off WPI’s “Women on Wednesdays” series, WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin spoke with award-winning political journalist Molly Ball, author of Pelosi. Read more
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MAR 4: WPI hosted four female ambassadors to the U.S., H.E. Hunaina Sultan Al Mughairy of Oman, H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana of Rwanda, H.E. Roya Rahmani of Afghanistan, and H.E. Bergdís Ellertsdóttir of Iceland, to discuss women's political participation around the world. Read more

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