Elected Women Across America

Welcome to Elected Women Across America, a podcast brought to you by the National Foundation for Women Legislators and featuring elected women with common goals to exchange legislative ideas and reach across the aisle. Hosted by Brenna Kehew Sculley, this podcast provides a direct line to the leaders that the organization empowers.
In this episode, Brenna sits down with West Virgina State Delegate Anitra Hamilton. A healthcare professional, Delegate Hamilton has a mission to improve Black maternal health outcomes, particularly in rural regions. She digs in to what's on her agenda for 2026--including her ongoing advocacy to pass the CROWN Act statewide-- and the "Kitchen Table" listening tour that her and her colleagues have embarked on to redefine the town hall and bring lawmakers directly to the people. 
Plus! Do you know how to use your strengths to their full potential? NFWL empowers elected women through our Leadership Academy, and our podcast will now feature a special leadership segment with our interim Executive Director and Clifton Strengths certified coach Renee Dabbs. Tune in now for more valuable opportunities for growth, leadership development, and lasting success!
Submissions for the Women of Excellence Awards are now open! The Elected Women of Excellence Award was created to identify elected women who have worked tirelessly, often breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles that once seemed insurmountable, to serve their communities. These pacesetters have engendered an environment where women can now serve in public office and fight for the issues they are passionate about. You can recognize your colleagues here. 
For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.

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Tune in for a special episode of Elected Women Across America, a podcast brought to you by the National Foundation for Women Legislators and featuring elected women with common goals to exchange legislative ideas and reach across the aisle. 
Join our host, Brenna Kehew Sculley, as she reflects on Women's History Month and the work our members accomplished this month, and every month! Hear from the voices of our members on the woman who inspire them in their lives and history.  Leaders, trailblazers, and in some cases personal heroes whose stories continue to guide their work.
For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.

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Welcome to Elected Women Across America, a podcast brought to you by the National Foundation for Women Legislators and featuring elected women with common goals to exchange legislative ideas and reach across the aisle. Hosted by Brenna Kehew Sculley, this podcast provides a direct line to the leaders that the organization empowers.
In this episode, Brenna sits down with Minnesota State Representative Dawn Gillman. As a business owner, mother of five, and grassroots advocate, Representative Gilman shares her path to the Minnesota capitol after championing activities for kids in a post-Covid world. Tune in to hear about her mission to reduce government fraud, her successful "scope of practice" legislation to expand healthcare access in rural communities, and the women in her family that inspire her work today.
March is Women's History Month, and at NFWL, we are telling the stories of elected women daily. We want to hear from you: share a story of a woman from history or your own community who deserves the spotlight!
Plus, we hear from Kristen Kasimir, Salesforce Governent Affairs Senior Manager, South, as she discusses navigating the tech space with elected women and the topic on everybody's mind: AI. 
For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.

Subscribe to “Elected Women Across America” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1699102541
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Welcome to Elected Women Across America, a podcast brought to you by the National Foundation for Women Legislators and featuring elected women with common goals to exchange legislative ideas and reach across the aisle. Hosted by Brenna Kehew Sculley, this podcast provides a direct line to the leaders that the organization empowers.
In this episode, Brenna sits down with South Dakota Representative Kadyn Wittman. Following a career pivot that led her to work in a homeless shelter, Representative Wittman found her calling in public service. Tune in to hear her successful bipartisan effort to provide free state IDs for the unhoused, her persistent advocacy for universal school lunches, and her upcoming legislative goals for 2026. 
March is Women's History Month, and at NFWL, we are telling the stories of elected women daily. We want to hear from you: share a story of a woman from history or your own community who deserves the spotlight. Plus, we hear from NFWL Executive Director Jody Thomas as she reflects on her retirement and the major milestones achieved during her tenure.
For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.

Subscribe to “Elected Women Across America” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1699102541
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Welcome to Elected Women Across America, a podcast brought to you by the National Foundation for Women Legislators and featuring elected women with common goals to exchange legislative ideas and reach across the aisle. Hosted by Brenna Kehew Sculley, this podcast provides a direct line to the leaders that the organization empowers.
In this episode, Brenna sits down with a veteran of public service, Wayne County Commissioner Martha G. Scott. As the first African American woman elected mayor of a major city in Michigan, Commissioner Scott reflects on her journey from the precinct level to the State Senate. Tune in to hear about Commissioner Scott's historic time in elected office, after beating a long-time incumbent mayor, and her lifelong commitment to passing impactful legislation by working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle.
February is Black History Month, and we'll head back into our archives to hear a conversation from 2024 with Minnesota Commissioner Rena Moran, a proud advocate of The Crown Act. Hear from Commissioner Moran about the history and the purpose of The Crown Act, which strengthens protections against hair based discrimination for employees and students. As of now, 28 states have passed The Crown Act--is yours one of them? 
For more information and resources from the National Foundation for Women Legislators, you can visit us at www.womenlegislators.org.

Subscribe to “Elected Women Across America” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1699102541
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