On September 20, our thirty cohort members arrived at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson, Mississippi to take their first step toward becoming effective candidates for elected office positions. Full of learning, inspiration, and empowerment, this training session was the perfect start to this year’s Mississippi Women in the Lead.

When women come together to create change, Mississippi moves forward in powerful ways. We are so grateful to our partners, presenters, and supporters for making this event such a success. Check out highlights, event info, and so much more below!

Speakers

• Marqueta Perkins, Chief Operating Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi
• Cassandra Welchlin, Executive Director of the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable
• Nsombi Lambright-Haynes, Executive Director of One Voice
• Jennifer Riley-Collins, Regional Administrator for the Southeast
• Melissa Watson Ward, Emerge America

Thanks to our partners!