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
Sep 28, 2022
Sep 28, 2022
33 min
In this episode, Audrey interviews Sue Gong. Listen to learn about what inspired her to run for office.
Aug 17, 2022
Aug 17, 2022
44 min
Audrey sits down with Rebecca Casper, mayor of Idaho Falls, Idaho, as they discuss running for office, holding office, and more of what may hold Latter-day Saint women back from running and how to overcome those obstacles.
Jul 28, 2022
Jul 28, 2022
38 min
Audrey sits down with Debby Lauret, a City Council Woman at City of Orem Government, for a chat about her experiences running for office and as a city council woman.
Jun 22, 2022
Jun 22, 2022
50 min
In this episode, Audrey sits down with Elizabeth Harmer Dionne and they discuss how she got started in politics and her experience while running for office for the first time.
Jun 9, 2022
Jun 9, 2022
35 min
Audrey sat down with Lyndsay Peterson to discuss her experience while running for Mayor of North Logan.
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
46 min
In this episode, Audrey sat with Margaret Woolley Busse, the Executive Director of Utah’s Department of Commerce,
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Apr 5, 2022
Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021
43 min
Are you thinking of running for office but don't know how to recruit and manage volunteers? Is running for office not for you, but you want to get involved in politics to support someone you believe in?
This Power Hour is for you! Learn the ins and outs of campaign volunteers with expert campaign manager and political consultant Andy Pierucci.
Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021
49 min
This Power Hour is all about being effective when running for office. Aimee Winder Newton of the Salt Lake County Council shares tips on how to become an effective campaigner.
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
56 min
Tune in to tap into Becky Edward's years of experience as an elected official. She explains how to make your voice heard in public office in this phenomenal episode.
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!