Tag: Sara Guillermo

The national nonpartisan organization, which has six college chapters in Georgia, encourages women to engage in politics and run for office On February 9, IGNITE will host their 2019 Young Women Run Atlanta conference at Agnes Scott College. Congresswoman Lucy McBath, of Georgia’s 6th congressional district, will be the keynote speaker at the half-day event, along with guest speakers and state House Representatives Brenda Lopez and Park Cannon. Their K-12 curriculum teaches young girls the inner workings of government and why it is important to be politically involved. Collegiate chapters, of which Georgia has six, offer women the opportunity to connect with elected officials and other political leaders who act as mentors and role models. “We’re giving [women] opportunities to be in spaces where they can dish it all out,” chief program officer Sara Guillermo says. ; Adrienne White, vice president of strategy and business development at Citizens Trust Bank; political strategist Pallavi Purkayastha, and more. Two breakout sessions geared toward leadership and immigration policy will follow the panel. Atlanta City Council president Felicia Moore and state senator Nikema Williams are also on the guest list. IGNITE has allowed her to host voter registration drives, election watch parties, and “build a culture” of political activism on her campus she says was not present before. “This work is real hard, and it’s always better when you’ve got a good squad and girl gang with you,” Guillermo says.