Supporting Women - Approaching Elected Women - Credit: State Policy Foresight & Legislative Analysis

With women representing a growing share of elected officials across the states, government affairs professionals must understand how to engage in ways that foster trust, collaboration, and respect. This session explores the unique perspectives and policy priorities elected women often bring to public service, while emphasizing inclusive strategies for relationship-building that transcend partisanship. Participants will examine trends in representation, communication approaches that resonate across diverse audiences, and opportunities to strengthen partnerships with women leaders. Attendees will leave with tools to support greater inclusivity in advocacy and to work more effectively with the increasing number of women in office.

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Credit Competency: State Policy Foresight & Legislative Analysis

This is an elective competency of the State Government Relations Professional Certificate Program.

Competency description: Be a leader don't be a lager. Know the trends and get ahead of them. Get a handle on the legal, regulatory, and legislative changes that can be overwhelming at times. Learn how best to interact with legislators, how best to monitor them and their policies, and how social media impacts trends.

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