As part of ‘Our Voices, Our Vote,’ a civic participation campaign, Centro Presente is holding ‘A New Era of Women in Politics,’ a panel discussion to explore ways to increase civic participation and equal political representation of women in politics.
This year Centro Presente launched a local campaign to encourage Latino immigrants to learn about and participate in the political life of their communities. «It is our responsibility to promote dialogue between women active in politics and other women and to try to make politics attractive to women from immigrant backgrounds,» said Evelyn Flores, Centro Presente Board Member.
«Centro Presente is committed to empowering and educating immigrant women through programs which teach about women’s participation in politics and policy-making, cultivate leadership skills, and build networks between women participating in politics and women community leaders,» declared Patricia Montes,» Centro Presente’s Executive Director.
Contact: Patricia Montes, Centro Presente 617 629 47 31 ext. 211
When: Thursday October 15th 2009 at 11:00 AM
Where: Room B-2, Massachusetts State House, Beacon Street at Park Street, Boston
Confirmed panelist are:
Sonia Chang-Díaz
State Senator
Denise Provost
State Representative
Rebekah Gewirtz
Somerville Alderwoman
Gloribell Mota
Education and Training Director
Massachusetts Democratic Party and the 1st Latina to run for State Rep. in East Boston
Kelly Bates
Executive Director, Access Strategies Fund
Melinda Vega
Chelsea School Committee Member
Co-facilitator
Marta E. Rivera
Sr. Program Officer
The Boston Foundation
