Pathways to politics: Women in elected office

This event is free and open to the public.

Thinking about pursuing a career in public office? Want to know what life is like on the campaign trail and beyond? U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, representing Michigan's 14th district, will introduce a panel of women leaders who have served in elected office in Michigan. Panelists will share their experiences and answer audience questions about what drove them to pursue a career in public office, how they ran successful campaigns, and what life looks like as an elected official.  

Panelists

Gretchen Whitmer, former Minority Leader of the Michigan State Senate

Kathy White, Chair of the University of Michigan Board of Regents

Gretchen Driskell, Michigan State Representative, District 52, and Candidate for U.S. Congress, MI-07 (MPA '15)

Stephanie Chang, Michigan State Representative, District 6 (MPP/MSW '14)

With a special introduction from Debbie Dingell, U.S. House of Representatives, MI-12

Hosted by Graduate Career Services and Women and Gender in Public Policy.

• Kathy White
• Debbie Dingell
• Gretchen Whitmer
• Gretchen Driskell
• Stephanie Chang
• WGPP
• DEI
• student organizations
• Women and Gender in Public Policy