Ready to Run® is a national network of non-partisan campaign training programs committed to electing more women to public office. The University of Alabama became a Ready to Run network partner in 2019, but our first Ready to Run Training scheduled for March 2020 was postponed due to COVID-19. We are excited to offer a virtual Ready to Run training on Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30.
5:30 p.m. Welcome
5:45 p.m. Opening Session: A conversation with Brielle Appelbaum, Jessica Taylor, and Representative Carol Miller
10:00 a.m. Welcome Back and Overview of Sessions
10:15 a.m. Breakout Session 1
Candidate Track: Fundraising and Finance with Brielle Appelbaum
Activist Track: Lobbying with Michelle Roth
11:30 a.m. Break
12:00 p.m. Special Message from Representative Terri Sewell and Lunch Break
1:15 p.m. Overview of Sessions
1:30 p.m. Breakout Session 2
Candidate Track: Campaign Messaging with Arnee Odoms
Activist Track: Shaping Our State Production Team
2:45 p.m. Session Overview
3:00 p.m. Breakout Session 3
Candidate Track: Networking and Relationship Development with Tuscaloosa City Councilwoman Raevan Howard
Activist Track: Pursuing Internships and Other Political Opportunities in College with Annabel Roth and Alexus Cumbie
4:15 p.m. Overview of Sessions
4:30 p.m. Breakout Session 4
Candidate Track: Pathways to Candidacy with Dr. LeNa’ Powe McDonald, Kathryn Rehner, and Mallory Hagan
Activist Track: Campaign Planning and Volunteer Management with Porsha White and Teryn Shipman
5:45 p.m. Closing Remarks
6:00 p.m. Networking Session
Registration is open for our 2021 Ready to Run training. On January 28, registrants will receive a link to join the event on January 29 and 30.
