Education and Training

Campaign Trainings for Women

Pipeline to Politics
Sponsored by the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
The Sue Shear Institute offers a variety of training programs designed to help women navigate the pipeline to politics. "Pipeline to Public Office" is a non-partisan two-day training program for potential candidates and campaign workers designed to help individuals enter the pipeline to political office and hone valuable political career and management skills. The "Pipeline to Local Office" campaign workshop is offered each spring for municipal candidates. This workshop is focused on candidates, but is open to individuals interested in learning more about campaigns and to campaign workers.

For more information:
Dayna Stock, St. Louis Manager
Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
346 Woods Hall One University Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
dstock@umsl.edu
(314) 516-5974

The Show Me State Series
The Show Me State Series is an expansion program of the Richard C. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, founded in 1989 to encourage, mentor and prepare selected Republican women leaders to seek new levels of involvement in government and politics. The program seeks to fast-track and mainstream outstanding Missouri women into positions of influence in the public arena. Up to 20 women are selected annually through an application and interview process to participate in the training, which is lead by local, state and national Republican leaders. The program is comprised of a series of events held once a month at various locations across Missouri, January through May. The monthly events provide opportunities for the participants to learn from experts in the fields of communication, ethics, public policy, fund-raising and more.

For more information:
Carol Murphy-Kennedy, Executive Director
The Show Me State Series
PMB 216, 233 Greenwich Drive
Lee's Summit, MO 64082
carol@showmestateseries.com
(816) 520-1440
 

Leadership Training Programs for Women

21st Century Leadership Academy
Sponsored by the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
The 21st Century Leadership Academy is a week-long residential leadership development program for Missouri college students designed to stimulate interest in public policy formation and teach the skills necessary to succeed in this arena. Students from participating Missouri universities are invited to apply to the program, which is typically held the week before Memorial Day at the Pierre Laclede Honors College on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus. The program includes panel discussions, small group projects, and skill-building opportunitites, in addition to a day trip to the State Capitol in Jefferson City. Workshop sessions are taught by women who are shaping public policy as elected officials, government leaders and policy advocates. The 21st Century Leadership Academy is part of the NEW Leadership™ Development Network of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers University (NJ).

For more information:
Dayna Stock
Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
University of Missouri - St. Louis
One University Blvd, 346 Woods Hall
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
dstock@umsl.edu
(314) 516-6623

Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge
Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge is an annual traveling symposium designed to bring together women leaders from global corporations, small business, academia, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Through the course of the year, the group is exposed to critical issues confronting their communities, state and nation. Each year, a limited number of outstanding women leaders are accepted into program membership. The participants meet for four three-day session combining continuing education in leadership development, information and major discussion of state policy issues, and exposure to the philosophies and thoughts of the state’s business, cultural, educational and political leaders.

For more information:
Gretchen AuBuchon Pettet
Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge
309 Cedar Street
Washington , MO 63090
greatermo@swbell.net
(314) 719-6561

Women in Leadership Program
Sponsored by the Coro Leadership Center - St. Louis
Coro's Women In Leadership (WIL) program is a five-month part-time training program that provides an opportunity for women to refine their personal and professional leadership competencies as well as learn about the community. The program includes five Saturday seminar days and four Thursday field days. Participants with at least three years of management or entrepreneurial leadership experience in business, public affairs, or volunteer work can apply or be nominated to participate in the program.

For more information:
Abigail Heinz, Community Relations Manager
Coro Leadership Center - St. Louis
1325 North Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63099
abigail@coro-stl.org
(636) 827-9807

Leadership Training Programs (women and men)

Leadership Missouri
Sponsored by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Leadership Missouri was founded in 1990 to identify current and emerging leaders throughout Missouri, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing the state. In a series of seven monthly, two-day sessions, held in various locations in the state, participants meet Missouri's current leaders and learn about the most important issues facing the state of Missouri through field trips, panel discussions, presentations and experiences.

For more information:
Ann Kleffner
Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry
P.O. Box 149
428 East Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO 65102
akleffner@mochamber.com
(573) 634-3511

Leadership St. Louis
Sponsored by FOCUS St. Louis
Founded in 1976, Leadership St. Louis (LSL) is a nine-month leadership development program dedicated to community improvement. Emerging and established leaders are selected among applicants that are first nominated for admission. Participants meet for two-day seminars each month that cover topics like economic development, education, racism, power and politics, poverty and social services, the criminal justice system, arts and culture, and the environment. Graduates of the program go on to take leadership roles in public and private sectors, including politics and government.

For more information:
Becca Aune, Program Coordinator
FOCUS St. Louis
815 Olive Street
Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63101-1509
rebecca.aune@focus-stl.org
info@focus-stl.org
(314) 622-1250

New Leaders Council St. Louis
New Leaders Council (NLC) was formed in 2005 to train and support the next generation of progressive political entrepreneurs—young professionals in their twenties and thirties who are leading industries, setting trends, and building institutions that support robust civic and political life in a global America. NLC accomplishes this mission primarily through the NLC Institute - a political entrepreneurship training program held 10 days over a five-month period that builds local teams of young professionals in 19 cities across the nation. NLC Fellows learn entrepreneurship, leadership, and political management skills from over volunteer faculty from relevant industries. Fellows are also paired with career mentors, join a national alumni network, and agree to fundraise to support the next class of Fellows.

For more information:
Brooke Foster
bfoster@newleaderscouncil.org

The Centurions Leadership Program
Sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
The Centurions Leadership Program of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a two-year program providing education and training to about 75 area members who represent corporations, government agencies, not-for profit organizations, and area universities. Through seminars, activities, and retreats, Centurion members learn about issues of the Kansas City Metro area and become engaged in community projects and civic leadership.

For more information:
The Centurions Leadership Program
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
2600 Commerce Tower, 911 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-2424

Organizations Committed to Political Parity

Harriett's List
In honor of Harriett Woods, former governor of Missouri, the List was launched in 2009 to elect more progressive Democratic women to statewide office and the state legislature. Harriett’s List recruits, trains, mentors and supports targeted incumbents and candidates who are committed to equality for women, social and economic justice, and women’s and children’s health. Harriett’s List also engages and activates women voters on behalf of endorsed candidates and speaks out on issues important to women including domestic and sexual violence, pay equity, equality and social and economic justice.

For more information:
Tracy McCreery, Treasurer
Harriett's List
6340 Clayton Road
#206
St. Louis, MO 63117
itsyourcourtstl@hotmail.com
(314) 494-4399

Missouri Federation of Women's Democratic Clubs
The National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) supports the inclusion of women’s voices in the Democratic Party. With 32 chapters nationwide, the NFDW promotes Democratic Party goals and candidates and works to unite women party members behind them. NFDW chapters recognize potential women candidates and encourage their candidacies for office.   Members attend meetings, organize educational and political events, volunteer for campaigns, and support candidates for office.

For more information:
Charli Seitz, President
Missouri Federation of Women's Democratic Clubs
momember@nfdw.com
(816) 792-1334

Missouri NOW
Sponsored by the National Organization for Women
Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's rights. The organization's official priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women's health issues; opposing racism and fighting bigotry against lesbians and gays; and ending violence against women. NOW has over 550 chapters in all 50 states that participate in education and advocacy activities. Information on state and local chapters of NOW is available on the national NOW website and through state chapters.

Missouri Women's Political Caucus
Sponsored by the National Women's Political Caucus
The Missouri Women's Political Caucus, a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, recruits, trains and supports women candidates for elected and appointed office. The Caucus works with local chapters and organizations like The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life.

For more information:
Rebecca Richardson, President
Missouri Women's Political Caucus
rr@axisarchkc.com
(816) 444-4360

Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life was founded in the fall of 1996 to assist women in developing the interest and skills necessary to succeed as full participants within government, serving in elected and appointed office as well as employed policy makers. The Institute:

• educates students on the need for women's leadership in public service through the 21st Century Leadership Academy
• maintains a unique Talent Bank of women interested in serving on public boards and commissions and educates elected officials on the willingness of women to serve
• educates women on how to seek public office through the Pipeline to Politics campaign series
• educates and coaches women seeking judicial appointments and employment in government policy-making positions.

For more information:
Vivian Eveloff, Executive Director
Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
University of Missouri - St. Louis
One University Blvd, 346 Woods Hall
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
veveloff@umsl.edu
(314) 516-6622

Women’s Political Action Committees (PACs)

Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus
The Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus PAC supports pro-choice women candidates for state and local office. Male candidates sharing the goals of the GKCWPC are also considered.

For more information:
Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus
P.O. Box 10095
Kansas City, MO 64171
gkcwpc@kc.rr.com
(816) 531-9595

Harriett's List
In honor of Harriett Woods, former governor of Missouri, the List was launched in 2009 to elect more progressive Democratic women to statewide office and the state legislature. Harriett’s List recruits, trains, mentors and supports targeted incumbents and candidates who are committed to equality for women, social and economic justice, and women’s and children’s health. Harriett’s List also engages and activates women voters on behalf of endorsed candidates and speaks out on issues important to women including domestic and sexual violence, pay equity, equality and social and economic justice.

For more information:
Tracy McCreery, Treasurer
Harriett's List
PO Box 300325
St. Louis, MO 63130
TracyMcC3@yahoo.com
(314) 569-0943

Missouri Women's Political Caucus PAC
Sponsored by the National Women's Political Caucus
The Missouri Women's Political Caucus, a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, recruits, trains and supports women candidates for elected and appointed office. The Caucus works with local chapters and organizations like The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life.

For more information:
Rebecca Richardson, President
Missouri Women's Political Caucus PAC
rr@axisarchkc.com
(816) 444-4360

Political Appointments Projects

The Inside Scoop on Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Sponsored by the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
"Inside Scoop" is a program designed to give those interested in serving on public boards and commissions an opportunity to hear from the government officials responsible for identifying appropriate appointment candidates. The program targets women interested in appointed office, but is open to all members of the public wanting more information. Presenters for previous seminars have included representatives from the Governor's Office and the Mayor's offices in Kansas City and St. Louis, experts detailing the function and impact of boards and commissions, and women who have served in appointed positions in Missouri. "Inside Scoop" seminars are typically held in off-election years and have been held at both the St. Louis and Kansas City Sue Shear Institute locations.

For more information:
Dayna Stock
Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life
347 Woods Hall One University Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63121-4401
dstock@umsl.edu
(314) 516-4727