Date: January 11, 2025
Location: Knowledge Center Jordan Room, Knowledge Park 5240, Knowledge Parkway Erie, PA 16510
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am (Doors open at 9:30am)
RSVP by January 9, 2025 to info@womenthefuturepac.com
Are you ready to make a difference and lead your community? Whether you’re already running, considering running for office, or supporting someone who is, this free event is your first step to making your mark in public service. Join us for a dynamic and informative session featuring:
Caitlin Handerhahn – Campaign Manager for Jill Beck for Superior Court and other major campaigns, who will share valuable insights from the campaign trail.We’ll also hear from women who’ve run for office as they share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs.
Refreshments will be served. Doors Open at 9:30 AM | Program 10:00–11:30 AM
Why Attend?
• Gain insider knowledge about running a campaign.
• Learn what it takes to step into the world of politics.
• Network with other aspiring leaders and campaign supporters.
March 3, 2024
WTF held a conversation with Sharice Davids. Sharice was first elected to represent Kansas’ Third District in 2018, becoming one of the first two Native American women and the only LGBTQ Native American to serve in Congress. She was re-elected in 2020 and has spent her time in office working to tackle the issues most important to Kansas families.
Sharice was raised by a single mom who spent more than 20 years serving in the US Army. A proud graduate of Leavenworth High School, Sharice was the first person in her family to attend college. She worked her way from Johnson County Community College to Cornell Law School, juggling multiple jobs to put herself through school.
In her role as Representative for the Kansas Third, Sharice serves as the Chief Deputy Whip, the Vice Chair of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, and as a member of the Public Works and Infrastructure Caucus, the Climate Solutions Caucus and the Pro-Choice Caucus to name a few of her appointments.
Nov. 28, 2023
During this event, we featured three esteemed speakers who shared their insights and experiences.
Guest Speakers
Jan. 29, 2023
Gisele Barreto Fetterman joined Women: The Future to discuss her family's journey, her social enterprises, politics and campaigning for her husband, Senator John Fetterman.
Gisele is a Brazilian-born American activist, philanthropist, and nonprofit executive. She founded the non-profit Freestore 15104 and is a co-founder of For Good PGH and 412 Food Rescue.
Oct. 9, 2022
For more than 50 years, Sister Joan has passionately advocated on behalf of peace, human rights, and women’s issues. She is the author of more than 60 best-selling books and an internationally renowned speaker.
Kathy served Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011, and later served as Erie County Executive from 2014 to 2021.
Joan and Kathy inspired attendees to become active in the committee and support women candidates in various ways.
Sept. 30, 2022
Sponsored by WTF and Maggie Knox, this art show represented artists’ responses to the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.
