What To Expect
Have you registered for our candidate training? Here’s what you can expect:
Featured Speakers
Beverly Stein
Former Chair of Multnomah County Commission, Former Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate and Founder of Tillamook Vote Forward
Yes, You Can! - What you need to know to run for office. Beverly will cover all the questions and hesitations most candidates have before making the decision to run.
Caitlin Remmel and Stacia Yim
Georgia State Democratic Party
What it takes to win for a nation. This dynamo team will cover their story and how activists across Georgia and the nation changed history. An inspiring story you don’t want to miss!
Teresa Purcell
Former Candidate for the Washington Legislature, Political Strategist
Winning in Rural America - Speaking truth, speaking values, and winning progressive races in rural communities. Teresa will share how your words will make the difference for rural candidates.
Rex Burkholder
Former Metro Councilor, Author, Political Strategist
Authenticity in Voice and Story. Who you are, where you came from, the values that drive your decisions, and the issues that drive you must be authentic. Rex will take you through finding your voice so that you can connect authentically with voters.
Peter Marks
Oregon-based app-creator turned political organizer. Peter led the design and development of the Bernie 2020 BERN app, which is considered the largest relational organizing campaign in history.
The Magic of Relational Organizing: Calling Your Neighbors. Having supported over 1,000+ progressive campaigns and organizations through his work on the Empower app and as lead designer & Developer on the Bernie 2020 BERN app, Peter knows Relational Organizing. Join us as he shares some of that magic with us.
Shauna Ballo
Partner Morel Inc, Chair, NARAL Board of Directors
Your Presentation: Photos & Fact Sheet on You. How you present yourself matters - from your photos, to your speaking acumen and from your website to your walk piece. Shauna will take us through tips of the trade to help present your best self to voters.
Michelle DePass
Portland School Board Member
Running and Supporting People of Color. What are the challenges that minorities face running for office and how can we work to break down those barriers to elected office for people of color.
Erica Goldman
SwingLeft NW Volunteer Leader, Indivisible Volunteer Leader, MOM’s Demand Volunteer
Your MOST AMAZING RESOURCE! People power! Campaigns are full of never-ending work. Erica will cover how you can maximize your volunteers and leverage the power of leadership. She will share her story and the top lessons she used as a volunteer leader in the 2020 Election.
We Win Strategy Team Members
We don’t know who is presenting yet but we promise you will be entertained and educated.
The Important Stuff People Forget - it’s true! Too often candidates and even campaigners forget the important stuff. Like the stuff that will get you in trouble, or cost you your election. We’ll cover a few of these. When you run - be sure to have someone helping you NOT forget these important items this session will cover.
