Running In Heels on The Hill - featuring women of the Gwinnett Legislative Delegation
Research shows that women make government more transparent, inclusive and accessible. Women bring different priorities and experiences to public life, including perspectives that have been largely absent in public policymaking. Women change the way government works, and their voices are needed in legislative chambers around the country.
Join us as we hear from the women of the Gwinnett Delegation on their experience in Georgia state politics, how they are exercising leadership and influence change, and what still blocks their advancement into leadership positions.
Moderator: Fran Forehand, Georgia Power Company
Senator Renee Unterman
District 45
Serving since 2003
Named 2013 Legislator of the Year by Georgia Women for a Change, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that seeks to raise awareness of the many challenges facing women today. Senator Unterman received this award because of her unwavering commitment to advancing the fight against human trafficking.
Representative Karen Bennett
District 94
Serving since 2012
During her Freshman year in the House, Representative Bennett served on the Code Revision, Regulated Industries, and Economic Development and Tourism Committees.
Representative Dar'shun Kendrick
District 93
Serving since 2011
Serves on Children and Youth, Interstate Cooperation, Juvenile Justice, and Small Business and Job Creation Committees. Her law practice focuses on representation of small businesses.
Mayor Nancy Harris, City of Duluth
Life-long resident of Duluth with more than 30 years experience in the Gwinnett County school system. She was elected in 2007 with the goal of increasing community involvement and ensuring quality growth.
Date: Friday, December 13th, 2013
Location: TPC Sugarloaf
Time: 7:45-9:15am (Breakfast) Doors Open at 7:15 for networking
Cost: $35 for Chamber Members; $45 for Non-Chamber members
Questions: please contact Rachel Jeffers at 770-232-8816; rachel@gwinnettchamber.org.