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Welcome to an educational library of interviews by Project Elect with Latter-day Saint women who have been elected to public office, and professionals who help in political campaigns. Project Elect is a nonpartisan organization focused on identifying and offering solutions to the barriers that women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints face in running for office.
Project ElectEd
2w ago
Mayor Julie Fulmer of Vineyard, Utah chatted with Audrey about how she became involved in politics and how her desire to shape her new community led her to run for mayor. Julie says that when she faces challenges, she's learned leading from a place of love makes all the difference.
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Project ElectEd
1M ago
In this episode, Audrey interviews Emily Bell McCormick, founder of The Policy Project. This Utah-based non-profit is working to improve people's lives through public policy. Learn more about Emily's journey to this work and how her faith guides her.
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Project ElectEd
1M ago
This episode's conversation features Michelle Quist, a United Utah candidate running for Utah Attorney General. In this episode, Michelle shares why she chose to run as a third-party candidate, what she hopes to bring to the race, and what she has learned from previous runs for office.
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Project ElectEd
3M ago
In the latest episode of the Project Elected podcast, Audrey interviews Jenn Gale, a newly elected Orem City Council member. As Jenn's kids grew up and found their interests in swimming and mountain biking, Jenn became involved in her community by supporting those activities. Her work in her community led to her going back to school to get a master's in public administration which she will complete this April. In this conversation, Jenn shares how her ancestors helped her find the courage to run for office and what she hopes to do now that she is elected.  ..read more
Project ElectEd
3M ago
In this episode of the Project Elected Podcast Audrey interviews Alisa Allred Mercer, a candidate for the Davis School Board, about how her experience in non-profit service and managing volunteers for the Becky Edwards campaign prepared her for her run.  ..read more
Project ElectEd
5M ago
In this episode, Audrey chats with Katie Witt. Katie's most recent elected office was as mayor of Kaysville, Utah. Following that she ran for United States Congress. In this conversation, the two chat about why Katie has been drawn to running for office throughout her adult life and the value running has no matter the outcome.  ..read more
Project ElectEd
6M ago
In this conversation, Audrey interviews Kim Rodella about her unexpected journey to the Highland City Council, and how this experience helps in her work with the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.  ..read more
Project ElectEd
7M ago
In this episode, Audrey chats with her good friend Candace Andersen about her more than three decades of public service. Andersen began her journey into politics as a young mother when she was appointed to two city commissions at once. From there she's served as a city council member, a mayor, and now a county supervisor. In addition to sharing her story, Andersen provides guidance in this conversation for how women who want to be more involved can get started.  ..read more
Project ElectEd
9M ago
In this episode, Audrey sits with Kristin Andrus, the Community Champion for The Policy Project. It's unusual for us to have a guest who isn't an elected official. However, she's made a big impact on public policy and is an awesome example of how to get involved without running for office ..read more
Project ElectEd
9M ago
Alexa is a remarkable 16-year-old young woman who is the Mayor of the Vineyard Youth Council and the Governor of ALA Utah Girls State. Her story may inspire a new generation of young women to become involved in their communities ..read more