Project ElectEd
Welcome to an educational library of interviews by Project Elect with Latter-day Saint women who have been elected to public office, and professionals who help in political campaigns. Project Elect is a nonpartisan organization focused on identifying and offering solutions to the barriers that women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints face in running for office.
Episodes
Apr 19, 2023
Apr 19, 2023
40 min
In this episode, Audrey sits with Kristin Andrus, the Community Champion for The Policy Project. It's unusual for us to have a guest who isn't an elected official. However, she's made a big impact on public policy and is an awesome example of how to get involved without running for office.
Apr 5, 2023
Apr 5, 2023
35 min
Alexa is a remarkable 16-year-old young woman who is the Mayor of the Vineyard Youth Council and the Governor of ALA Utah Girls State. Her story may inspire a new generation of young women to become involved in their communities.
Mar 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023
38 min
This time, Audrey sits down with Shaunte Ruiz Zundel. They discuss Shaunte's run for Orem City Council as a mom with small children and how women in all stages of life can run for office.
Mar 9, 2023
Mar 9, 2023
42 min
Check out Miriam's conversation with Audrey about her career and her desire for more women in politics.
Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
46 min
Audrey sits down with Merrliee Boyack to talk about what led her to become a community leader. Don't miss out on her great advice in this episode or Project Elected
Feb 8, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
26 min
Utah’s Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson shares her unconventional path to public office, and what first inspired her to run for office, as well as insecurities she felt along the way. We talk about why women make such incredible public servants, and why we need more women to run.
Nov 16, 2022
Nov 16, 2022
35 min
In this episode, Audrey sits down with Cyd LeMone, Pleasant Grove City Councilmember.
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
40 min
Sit down with Audrey as she interviews Bountiful City Councilwoman, Millicent Segura Bahr and hear her stories.
Oct 19, 2022
Oct 19, 2022
38 min
This week, Audrey sits with Katie Olson to discuss her campaign and what drove her to get involved in politics.
Project Elect: Women in Public Service
Project Elect gathers women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to
first, educate members of the Church about the importance of women’s involvement in public service;
second, encourage and recruit each other to run for public office;
third, support each other in campaigning for and participating in public service.
Go to projectelectwomen.org to learn more!