
PROMOTING PATHWAYS FOR WOMEN OF COLOR LEADERSHIP
Conference and Luncheon
Join us to explore new findings and collaborations that support women of color leaders
as they navigate and move up the political pipeline in Massachusetts
Celina Barrios-Millner
Natalie Carithers-Utley
Luzmar Centeno
Cheryl Clyburn Crawford
Joyce Ferriabough-Bolling
Georgia Hollister Isman
Diana Hwang
Suzanne Lee
Jasmine Lopez
Lydia Lowe
Patricia Montes
Gloribell Mota
Judy Pineda Neufeld
Priti Rao
Wilnelia Rivera
Carin Schiewe
Digna Scott
Alejandra St.Guillen
Renata Teodoro
Ileana Cintron
Remona Davis
Maria Jobin-Leeds
Sponsors
Major
Greg Jobin Leeds
Champions
Jobin Leeds Partnership for Democracy and Education, LLC
Schott Foundation for Public Educaiton
Friend
Hemenway & Barnes LLP
Hosts
Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy at UMass Boston
Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Boston Alumnae Chapter

PROGRAM
8:30 am Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am Opening Session
Speakers: Sen. Sonia Chang Diaz, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley and U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz
9:45 am Roundtable Discussions I with the Women's Pipeline for Change Research Fellows
Latinas in Political Roles and their Pathways to Leadership by Elizabeth Cardona, Director of the Governor’s Western Mass office
Why do minority women leaders decide not to run for office? by Martina Cruz, former Lawrence School Committee Member
How do women of color political candidates find and use existing resources to run successful campaigns? by Gladys Lebrón-Martínez, Holyoke City Councilor
What are the challenges for civically engaged mothers of color to enter and sustain an effective political career? by Sheneal Parker, former candidate for Boston City Council
What are effective strategies to support Asian American women running for office in Massachusetts? by Lisa Wong, Mayor of Fitchburg
10:40 am Roundtable Discussions II (repeated)
11:30 am Panel: The Women's Pipeline for Change Research Fellowship Experience as a Leadership Catalyst for Women of Color
12:15-1:30 pm
Luncheon: Building the Pipeline for Women of Color Leaders
Women's Pipeline for Change Board Members
Tiffany Dufu, President of The White House Project
Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral, J.D.