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DEC 8: 奥笔滨鈥檚 Executive Director听Betsy Fischer Martin听presided over a conversation sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations about the lame duck session in Congress. Speakers included Charles Cook, Founder and Contributor of the Cook Political Report, Manu Raju, Chief Congressional Correspondent at听CNN, and听Kayla Tausche, Anchor and Senior White House Correspondent for听CNBC. The conversation covered topics such as the runoff election in Georgia, the spending and the debt ceiling, funding for Ukraine, and reforms to the Electoral Count Act. Speaking about the current state of things, Raju said, 鈥淚 mean, just to put it very succinctly, it is a total mess right now, as it usually is in the lame duck.鈥� Watch the replay听.

OCT 12:听As part of the of 鈥溾�� research network, the听Institute for Women鈥檚 Policy Research,听WPI, and听Women Campaign International听hosted a panel discussion on the structural barriers that still limit women鈥檚 options to run for office. Professor听Pippa Norris听offered opening remarks, followed by a panel discussion with听Monica Frassoni,听Kate Onyejekwe听(Director, JSI), 听Kari Pries听(Counsellor, Inter Development Bank,) and听Federiga Bindi听(Senior Fellow, IWPR). 奥笔滨鈥檚听Betsy Fischer Martin听颈苍迟谤辞诲耻肠别诲听Neera Tanden, Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, who offered the closing keynote speech.

奥笔滨鈥檚 Executive Director听Betsy Fischer Martin听moderated a panel discussing the upcoming 2022 midterm election. Panelists included AU鈥檚 own Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Executive Director听Amy Dacey, POLITICO Senior Editor of Standards & Ethics听Anita Kumar, New York Times Senior Political correspondent听Jonathan Martin, and New York Times White House correspondent听Zolan Kanno-Youngs. 鈥淲e鈥檝e been in an environment where some would argue 鈥榳hat is the Supreme Court deciding that it is affecting us on the policy front鈥� versus 鈥榳hat is happening with our legislative chambers.鈥� We鈥檝e had democracy on the ballot in several of our primary races鈥here is the direction? Is it a post-Trump era?鈥� Dacey postulates what may impact the midterm election results. The event was produced in partnership with 国产小呦女鈥檚 Sine Institute of Policy & Politics and the School of Public Affairs. Watch the full replay听.

NOV 5:听奥笔滨鈥檚 Executive Director听Betsy Fischer Martin听moderated a discussion on "The Grand Old Party (GOP): How Donald Trump Changed The Republican Party in His Image." Panelists included Political Analyst听Elise Jordan, Founder and CEO听Joel Benenson听of Benenson Strategy Group, and former RNC Chairman听Michael Steele. "Voters will always tell you what they want, how they feel...what is crazy is how we get it so wrong," said Steele, emphasizing a disconnect between voters and both parties.听The event was produced in partnership with New York University's John Brademas Center. Watch the full replay听

罢丑别听Kennedy Political Union hosted听a conversation between the beloved SPA alum State Sen.听Sarah McBride听(D-DE)听and SPA Dean听痴颈肠办测听奥颈濒办颈苍蝉. The conversation centered听around McBride's historic election, LGBTQ+ representation in government, and her trajectory from 国产小呦女 to her position in the Delaware State Senate. 罢丑别听event was co-sponsored by the Kennedy Political Union,听国产小呦女Pride,听Visibility, and the听Women and Politics Institute.

奥笔滨鈥檚 Betsy Fischer Martin moderated a conversation with national women leaders, Sindy Benavides, Chief Executive Officer of the League of United Latin American Citizens and Melanie Campbell, President/CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Watch the full replay

In partnership with AUSG鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Initiative, WPI co-sponsored a virtual conversation with听Native American activist, environmentalist, and former Green Party VP candidate听Winona LaDuke. Topics discussed included issues of cultural-based sustainable development strategies, renewable energy, and sustainable food systems. 鈥淭here鈥檚 not a social change fairy, there鈥檚 all of us... Have faith,鈥� says LaDuke.

Betsy Fischer Martin, Joel Benenson,听Jonathan Martin,听Todd Harris,听and听Doug Thornell听discussed the strategic campaign decisions and external events that led to President-elect Joe Biden鈥檚 path to the White House.听Steve McMahon听moderated the panel. The event was co-produced by the John Brademas Center and NYU DC Dialogues. Watch the full replay听

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Sine Institute Executive Director and former CEO of the Democratic National Committee Amy听Dacy and 奥笔滨鈥檚 Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin discussed what's happening and what's next following the election.

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A year after An Inside Look at the 2020 Election, the Sine Institute and 奥笔滨鈥檚 Betsy Fischer Martin were once again joined by Sine Institute Executive Director and former CEO of the Democratic National Committee Amy听Dacy, former RNC Chair Michael Steele, Washington Post reporter Robert Costa, and executive editorial producer at ABC News Chris Donovan. This year鈥檚 conversation happened with less than thirty days to go before the 2020 election and focused heavily on the impact that COVID-19 is having on President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden鈥檚 campaigning in the home stretch of their race.听

The panelists discussed the impact of President Trump鈥檚 positive COVID-19 diagnosis along with the impact of broader racial tensions and the 鈥減olitical hurricane鈥� of the GOP鈥檚 campaign, in the words of Costa. Though Republicans typically succeed at driving voter turnout "Covid and racial issues tend to flip the script, because they tend to be more personal. That personalization breaks down that 'strong man narrative,'" according to Steele.

Dacey also commented on what Democrats would need to do moving forward in light of the catastrophic events of 2020, pointing out that 鈥減rimaries are about contrast,鈥� but now, there鈥檚 an expectation to put forward more progressive policies and to make the general campaign more about democratic values in action.

The pandemic is also shifting the nature of voter participation in that more than four million people have already early voted, including some in states that count votes that come in prior to November 3rd. Due to increased early and mail-in voting, the election isn鈥檛 28 days away - it鈥檚 already started. As Donovan pointed out, not much can sway voters at this point and, 鈥渢he number of people who could still change their minds is very small.鈥�

This event was co-produced by: 国产小呦女School of Public Affairs and The Sine Institute. Watch the full replay

In partnership with the Program on Law & Government, Sine Institute, Women and the Law Program, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, and the Women Law Students Association, WPI co-hosted a panel discussion that examined the relationship between race, citizenship, and women鈥檚 right to vote on the Nineteenth Amendment鈥檚 Centennial.

Participants included: Professor Rose Cuison-Villazor (Rutgers Law School and WCL alum); Professor Kunal Parker (Miami Law School); Celina Stewart (League of Women Voters); Professor Leti Volpp (Berkeley Law School); and Professor Amanda Frost (国产小呦女 WCL) moderated the discussion.

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WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin joined Editor-In-Chief Hannah Andress with the online publication Her Campus 国产小呦女 (HCAU) to discuss her experience as an accomplished woman in media and the discuss women in politics. The conversation opened up to the attendees of Her Campus' general meeting, allowing for a Q & A between students and Fischer Martin. "It is really important to understand that every rejection means you're one step closer to a good idea or a good pitch. It is important to stay motivated and never give up," says Fischer Martin.

This event was produced by: Her Campus 国产小呦女 (HCAU).

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Women of color鈥攁 diverse and increasingly active voting bloc鈥攁re a significant force in American politics.听

Betsy Fischer Martin听(Executive Director of the Women & Politics Institute) and听Claudia Cereceda听(graduate of NYU, Liberal Studies) discussed these voting blocs with听Atima Omara听(political strategist) and听Francela Chi de Chinchilla听(Vice President of Partnerships, Equis Labs). The panelists discussed the barriers women of color face in having the confidence and resources to vote, as well as how the Democratic party is working to include Black and Latinx women in the political process. Watch the full replay

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"Black women are very motivated, and if you're a Black woman voting, the three things you're most concerned about are: COVID-19, healthcare, and racial justice." - Atima Omara

"We haven't had the level of Latina leadership that we deserve. We have to see ourselves in the [Democratic] party, we have to see ourselves elevated." - Francela Chi de Chinchilla

This event was co-produced by:听NYU Womxn100, NYU Votes, NYU Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation, the John Brademas Center, Center for Black Visual Culture & Institute of African American Affairs, Federal Hall: Debate Defends Democracy, and The 370J Project.

Dubbed the "Year of the Woman," the 2018 election听results saw 102 women elected into the House of Representatives and 14 women into the Senate. On the heels of the centennial celebration of women's suffrage, this virtual panel discussed health, gender-based violence, workplace equity, and racial justice as important priorities for women across party lines.听

The panelists included Charlotte Alter (National Correspondent at Time Magazine), Brianna Cea (CEO and co-founder of Generation Vote), Claudia Cereceda (2016 graduate of NYU, Liberal Studies; current NYU Wagner student), and WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin. Watch the replay .

Women may be at the forefront of the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic and of the national fight against racism, but they are not always recognized nor acknowledged for their leadership. Women still have yet to be treated, seen, and portrayed as equals to men, with women of color facing even more barriers to equality due to intersectionality.听The discussion focused on the importance of women and of women of color in leadership, and what the future holds for all women leaders nationwide and globally.听

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"It's critical for women to lead with their qualifications." - Amanda Hunter

"We are all in this together and when we all participate in our American democracy we will be a stronger union." - Glynda C. Carr

"It's so important for individuals to share their experiences and lift up their communities." - Brianna Carmen

NYU DC Dialogues Executive Board Member,听Gabriel Avalos听created this dialogue, and provided a welcome and introduction. Panelists included Brianna Carmen听(Vote Latino), Amanda Hunter听(Barbara Lee Family Foundation), and Glynda C. Carr听(Higher Heights for America). WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin听moderated the discussion.听

Read the full research memo published by Barbara Lee Family Foundation

The University of Southern California Dornsife Center for the Political Future hosted a conference to get an insider's look into the 2020 presidential campaign leading up to the Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primary. Betsy Fischer Martin participated on an afternoon panel entitled, "On to November: What Matters and Why?" The panel explored how the primary campaigns and developments in Washington are shaping the general election landscape. Other panelists included Rob Collins, Republican Strategist, Christian Grose, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at USC Dornsife, Mike Murphy, Co-Director of Center for the Political Future, and was moderated by Robert M. Shrum, Director of USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future.听听

During a two-day conference held at NYU, Betsy Fischer Martin moderated a panel titled 鈥淲omen in Politics: Impact on the 2020 Election.鈥� 听This panel considered questions about what electability really means and what role women will play in electing the next president. 听Also part of the discussion was how both parties will mobilize women voters.

This panel was one of many in a two-day conference organized by the John Brademas Center, NYU La Pietra Dialogues, NYU Global Research Institute in Athens, and NYU DC Dialogues. 听This group of political insiders analyzed the current political climate as preparations commence for the 2020 presidential election.听

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Betsy Fischer Martin spoke to program participants at Loyola University's Women's Leadership Academy during their September training event that covered the theme of "Your Communication Style." Topics discussed during the session included professional networking and creating a personal brand.

Developed by Tania Tetlow, the first female President of Loyola University, the Women's Leadership Academy works with women in the New Orleans region to promote their professional potential through leadership training, personal development, and mentorships.听

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Women's political leadership is front and center this year as we celebrate the Suffrage Centennial - 100 years since the 19th amendment was considered for ratification by states to enshrine women's right to vote in the U.S. Constitution. WPI Adjunct professor Lucy Gettman moderated one such conversation this week at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City that included Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas as well as senior executive branch, private sector and local leaders. WPI continues the conversation for students at a Weekend Intensive course "The Suffrage Centenary" in September.

Betsy Fischer Martin spoke with Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer, senior writers for Politico and co-authors of the Politico Playbook newsletter, about their new book, "," during an event held at 国产小呦女 School of Public Affairs (SPA). Their book details the no-holds-barred fight to control Congress early in Donald Trump鈥檚 presidency.

This event was part of Jumpstart, a two-day preview of the SPA graduate program experience, which included panel discussions, tours, events, and classes.

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WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin moderated the "Hacks & Flacks" panel at the 2020 Campaign Journalism Conference, hosted at University of Chicago. Alex Conant, former communications director for Senator Marco Rubio, and Jen Psaki, former White House communications director were featured in the discussion. They covered what you need to know about how to speak with campaign officials, who to know, how to cultivate sources, and how to deal with spin.听

Women鈥檚 Rights and Empowerment Network () held an event for Equal Pay Day, the day that represents how far into the year on average women must work to earn what their male counterparts earned the previous year. 听The event focused on aligning women鈥檚 political leadership for pay equity. 听Betsy Fischer Martin听moderated a panel discussion with speakers including Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton, Richland County Councilwoman Allison Terracio, SC Women in Leadership Board Member Maressa Cuenca, Founder of LoveYourselfAlways Inc. Bianca Chardei, and Representative Mandy Powers Norrell. 听

Betsy Fischer Martin moderated a "Galentine's Day" Panel featuring alumnae of SPA. The panel discussed how they landed their current positions, the importance of networking, and the (sometimes painful) lessons they learned from their very first jobs.听听Panelists included:听

Tanya Aldridge, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Public Affairs/Office of Inspector General, US DHS
Tracy Bellamy-Anderson, Senior Management Office, Office of Management at the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, US FDA
Kacey Buderi, Senior Analyst at MACPAC - Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission听
Kelly Mason, Content Manager at Leadership Connect听

SPA Adjunct Professor and Women In Government Executive Director Lucy Gettman presented on "Having Your Voice Heard" at the Statewide Women's Policy Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sponsored by Mayor Andy Berke's Mayor's Council for Women, the session was packed with elected officeholders & appointees, candidates, campaign leaders, 听advocates & entrepreneurs - every one a political leader in her own way.

Betsy Fischer Martin was recently invited to speak with author Doris Kearns Goodwin at the Ripon Society and Franklin Center鈥檚 Senior Staff Symposium on Leadership. The symposium covered topics like the best ways to navigate team building, how to become a mindful leader, and tips听for engaging with supervisors.听

In their conversation, Kearns Goodwin discussed her new book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, in which she explores the origins of leadership and ambition through an in-depth look at four influential presidents in history 鈥� Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The book is now available for .听

Betsy Fischer Martin attended the launch event for a new group created by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21). The group, called E-PAC, is dedicated to 鈥渂oosting women candidates鈥� and will focus on fundraising and encouraging Republican听women candidates to overcome sexism during a campaign. There were some key GOP members in attendance, including the new House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) and the National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Tom Emmer. E-PAC will focus its efforts on pre-primary support and fundraising for Republican women candidates.听

Speaking on a panel aimed at identifying why there are so few GOP women in office, Fischer Martin cited findings from a poll conducted by the Benenson Strategy Group, saying that, 鈥淸2020] is a presidential election year, and the top of the ticket is a big factor when people are turning out and voting.鈥� The panelists included Adele Malpass, National Political Reporter and former chair of the Manhattan Republican Party, Christine Matthews, president of Bellwether Research and Consulting, and Kristen Soltis Anderson, Republican pollster and author of "The Selfie Vote."听

Betsy Fischer Martin moderated a panel at the Elevate Solutions Summit titled Elevate: Bringing Women Together to Find Solutions. Panelists included Congresswoman-elect Angie Craig (D-MN-2), Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA-3), and Congresswoman-elect Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14). They discussed the campaign trail, their goals for Congress, and how they can work across the aisle on issues of healthcare, paid maternity leave, and job availability.

The day-long Elevate Solutions Summit took place at the Newseum and included various panels covering women鈥檚 issues in politics and the workplace. Two Democratic women and two Republican women worked together to create this bipartisan event, which aimed to find common ground for women to work together across the aisle. In addition to healthcare and women in the workplace, panels also covered retirement security and pharmaceutical drug pricing. To close her Washington Post op-ed about the summit, Kathleen Parker raised an issue that all women, regardless of party affiliation, can agree upon: the House of Representatives needs more than four restroom stalls to take care of the growing number of women on the Hill.

At the week-long NYU La Pietra Dialogues Political Conference, hosted in Florence, Italy, Betsy Fischer Martin moderated a panel titled 2018, The Year of the Women? The panelists included Maria Cino, Vice President for Americas, Corporate Affairs at Hewlett-Packard Enterprises, Stephanie Cutter, founding partner of Precision Strategies; Steve McMahon, co-founder of Purple Strategies LLC.; and Kevin Madden, partner at Hamilton Place Strategies. The panel discussed how more women in office might impact governing in the country, and if there would be a reduction of hyper-partisanship with a more gender-balanced Congress.

WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin participated in a panel discussion at the International Women's Forum World Leadership Conference in Miami, Florida. The panel, "March, Run, Lead," examined the shift in the number of women in politics around the world - where initiatives are driving up numbers, where the numbers are slipping, what's working and what isn't. Other panelists included: Hanna Birna Kristjansdottir, Chair of the Executive Board of Women Political Leaders Global Forum; Marta Lago, Founding Director of Latinobarometro; and Kiah Morris, former two-term State. Rep. from Vermont and the second African-American to be elected to the Vermont State Legislature. Morris made national headlines last month when she stepped down from her position after repeated racial threats and harassment. The panel was moderated by Brig. Gen. Dana Born, USAF, Ret., currently the Co-Director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University.听听

Betsy Fischer Martin participated in a panel about women and the 2018 midterms at the annual conference of Women in Government, a non-partisan organization of female state legislators from around the country. The panel was organized by Lucy Gettman, Executive Director of Women in Government and WPI Course Instructor.

Betsy Fischer Martin moderated a panel discussion at the new Georgetown location of the "The Wing" co-sponsored by "All In Together." The panel featured key political operatives from both sides of the aisle discussing how to engage more young women in the political process. "The Wing" is a network of co-working and community spaces designed for women. Featured speakers included: Rhonda Foxx, Mar铆a Teresa Kumar, Lauren Leader, and Neri Martinez.