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 Delegate Lily Qi of Maryland to hear how her journey has the first American state legislator to have grown up in the People's Republic of China shaped her path into public service, and how educating her community about the American electoral process became a defining part of her historic campaign. For Delegate Qi's first primary it wasn't about winning, it was about encouraging participation for a more representative and inclusive voter base. Hear her ideas for Montgomery County and how her global perspective continues to inform her leadership on economic competitiveness and innovation in her state.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, bringing attention onto a crime designed to remain hidden. NFWL has been proud over the years to highlight projects like the Red Sand Initiative, an art installation brings communities together to highlight those who fall between the cracks. Tune in to this episode to hear from Bella Peracchi and Sarah Thacker, two advocates of the Survivor Model, an initiative for criminalization of those who solicit and buy sex. Hear how elected women can get engaged on this important issue, and stay ahead of the curve as the fight against sexual exploitation continues to evolve.
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