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Women's Leadership: Achieving Critical Mass to Gain Benefits for All

Date: October 8, 2009

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Capitol Visitor Center
Room SVC 208/209
Washington, DC

Demos, the Institute for Women's Policy Research, the National Council of Women's Organizations, the Women's Research and Education Institute, the National Partnership for Women and Families, and Women Thrive Worldwide are proud to host a special briefing on Capitol Hill featuring Demos Distinguished Senior Fellow Linda Tarr-Whelan. Tarr-Whelan will discuss her groundbreaking new book, Women Lead the Way: You Guide to Stepping up to Leadership and Changing the World, followed by remarks from three leading women in government: Senator Mary Landrieu (Louisiana), Representative Rosa DeLauro (Connecticut, 3rd District), and Ambassador Melanne Verveer (US Stte Department). Join us for what promises to be an exciting conversation about bringing a critical mass of women to the tables of power, and the crucial role of women's leadership in achieving positive change for all.

Moderator:
Heather McGhee | Director of Demos' Washington, DC Office

Speaker:
Linda Tarr-Whelan | Demos Distinguished Senior Fellow and Author of
Women Lead the Way: Your Guide to Stepping Up to
Leadership and Changing the World

Respondents:
Senator Mary Landrieu |  Senator, Louisiana
Representative Rosa DeLauro | Congresswoman, Connecticut's 3rd District
Melanne Verveer | US State Department Ambassador for Global Women's Issues

Registration is REQUIRED for this event.
To RSVP, please click here, or contact Jinny Khanduja at jkhanduja@demos.org or 212.389.1399.

With: Linda Tarr-Whelan

Tags: Women's Leadership Initiative

Read: Women Lead the Way