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Susannah Wellford on Women in Politics
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December 19, 2022

Sonja Jöchtl and Susannah Wellford at the Amerika Haus

Susannah Wellford, founder of two organizations designed to raise the political voice of young women in America, on December 1, 2022 spoke at a panel discussion on the importance of involving more women in politics.

Ms. Wellford was joined by Austrian Sonja Jöchtl, founder of a nonpartisan leadership training program (LovePolitics). The program at Amerika Haus highlighted the Biden administration’s commitment to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the U.S. and around the world.

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Video Interview: Susannah Wellford on Women in Politics

Susannah Wellford, CEO & founder of Running Start, a bipartisan, non-profit organization training young women to run for political office, talks about diversity and participation in politics, and why civic engagement matters. Based on her broad professional experience, she shares successful strategies to empower the next generation.