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Wednesday, December 11
 

12:00pm EST

Networking Lounge Open
Wednesday December 11, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Marquis Ballroom B&C
Wednesday December 11, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Marquis Ballroom B&C
  Networking

12:00pm EST

Decompression Space
Wednesday December 11, 2024 12:00pm - 3:30pm EST
International 2
This is a quiet, comfortable space for conference participants to unwind. There will be different types of seating, low lighting, and silence. Just a few minutes in this meditative space can support participants in recharging for the next session, and is the perfect spot for a quick nap. 
Wednesday December 11, 2024 12:00pm - 3:30pm EST
International 2
  Healing Justice
  • Media Closed to Media

12:00pm EST

Interactive Open Healing Space
Wednesday December 11, 2024 12:00pm - 3:30pm EST
International 1
Step into the interactive healing space, a haven designed to nurture your well-being amidst the vibrant conference atmosphere. Guided by skilled healing justice facilitators, you'll find a variety of stations offering low-pressure social engagement and activities tailored to support your self-regulation and emotional processing. Whether you need a moment to reflect or tools to manage stress, this space is here to provide comfort, care, and a sense of belonging.
Wednesday December 11, 2024 12:00pm - 3:30pm EST
International 1
  Healing Justice

2:00pm EST

Welcome Remarks
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Marquis Ballroom A&B Main-Stage
Speakers
avatar for Beth Michel

Beth Michel

Senior Associate Director for the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies, Emory University
Beth Michel is a proud citizen of the Tohono O’odham Nation as well as Hopi and Navajo. She serves as the Senior Associate Director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies at Emory University leading the development of strategic initiatives. Prior to joining Emory... Read More →
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Jessie Ulibarri

Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. As a queer person of color, as a parent, and as someone who grew up in a trailer park, Jessie viscerally understands the demands the progressive movement makes of our elected officials for radical, transformative change. As a... Read More →
avatar for Neha Patel

Neha Patel

Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange
Neha Patel is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. Growing up in the Midwest (Indiana/Michigan) as the child of immigrants, she believes fiercely in the American Dream—where opportunity exists only if we fight for it on behalf of all of us. This foundational belief led Neha to a lifelong... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Marquis Ballroom A&B Main-Stage
  Plenary

2:30pm EST

Welcome to Georgia: Rooting Down, Visioning Forward
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Marquis Ballroom A&B Main-Stage
States have long been on the front lines of protecting and advancing our most fundamental rights and liberties. That’s why we’re bringing our powerful network of state legislators and advocates together for the first time in Atlanta, a city long known as a beacon of movement-building for racial and economic justice. In our opening session, we’ll root down in the rich tradition of organizing and power-building in our host state and the South as a whole. Known as the Cradle of the Civil Rights movement, Atlanta has been the epicenter of movement building that focuses on beloved community, long-arc transformation, civil disobedience, and wielding power in ways that protect, affirm and grow communities.Georgia organizers have continued to develop robust civic engagement strategies through a multi-racial and multi-issue coalition that continues to deliver historic wins for communities across the state. The South has always been a model of how to win for our communities, regardless of the opposition we face, the structural power inequities that exist, or the political winds of the moment. It’s up to us to follow the lead of Southern organizers, especially in the context of the recent federal election results. In this panel, we will ground in the work that is underway,  here in the state of Georgia and across the South to create a vision for building durable power by starting with organizing in Black and brown communities.
Speakers
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Greisa Martínez Rosas

Executive Director, United We Dream
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Ash-Lee Henderson

Former Co-Executive Director, Highlander Research and Education Center
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Jessie Ulibarri

Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. As a queer person of color, as a parent, and as someone who grew up in a trailer park, Jessie viscerally understands the demands the progressive movement makes of our elected officials for radical, transformative change. As a... Read More →
avatar for Neha Patel

Neha Patel

Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange
Neha Patel is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. Growing up in the Midwest (Indiana/Michigan) as the child of immigrants, she believes fiercely in the American Dream—where opportunity exists only if we fight for it on behalf of all of us. This foundational belief led Neha to a lifelong... Read More →
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Tamieka Atkins

Executive Director, Pro Georgia
Tamieka Atkins is a nonprofit executive with vast experience building and leading diverse coalitions focused on the advancement of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and historically underrepresented groups.Currently, Tamieka serves as Executive Director of ProGeorgia, a non-partisan voter engagement... Read More →
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Sen. Hillman T. Frazier

State Senator, Mississippi-27
Hillman T. Frazier is a progressive legislator who has served in both the House and Senate. He currently serves as chair of the Interstate and Federal Cooperation Committee and subcommittee chair of the Appropriations Committee for Community Colleges in the Mississippi Senate. He... Read More →
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Rep. Lydia Glaize

State Representative, Georgia-67
Lydia Glaize, a former educator and esteemed community leader, serves as the House Representative for Georgia's 67th District. Her dedication to education, community outreach, and sustainable solutions has made her a key figure in youth, education, and senior issues. As the Education... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Marquis Ballroom A&B Main-Stage
  Plenary

4:00pm EST

Healing Justice Introduction
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 4:15pm EST
Marquis Ballroom A&B Main-Stage
Speakers
avatar for Jessie Ulibarri

Jessie Ulibarri

Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. As a queer person of color, as a parent, and as someone who grew up in a trailer park, Jessie viscerally understands the demands the progressive movement makes of our elected officials for radical, transformative change. As a... Read More →
avatar for Neha Patel

Neha Patel

Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange
Neha Patel is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. Growing up in the Midwest (Indiana/Michigan) as the child of immigrants, she believes fiercely in the American Dream—where opportunity exists only if we fight for it on behalf of all of us. This foundational belief led Neha to a lifelong... Read More →
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Kiara Lee

Healing Justice Facilitator
Kiara Lee (any pronouns with respect) is a holistic trauma healing coach with over thirteen years of experience. Known for creating powerful healing spaces for individuals and communities, Kiara blends heart-centered support with pragmatic efforts to facilitate meaningful change... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 4:15pm EST
Marquis Ballroom A&B Main-Stage
  Plenary
  • Media Open to Registered & Credentialed Media

4:30pm EST

Building Anti-Racism Capacity: A Reflective Workshop for White Legislators and Advocates
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 4 Breakout
We invite white legislators, advocates, and partners to participate in a reflective space to ground their intentions as allies and co-conspirators with Black legislators and legislators of color in our movement for a multi-racial democracy. This session will be offered twice, on the first and last day of the National Conference. Healing Justice facilitators will hold space for self-introspection and empathy building, foundational skills to combat white fragility and improve the capacity of participants to engage in meaningful anti-racist work in their roles as policymakers, colleagues, and collaborators.
Speakers
avatar for Fran Linkin

Fran Linkin

Director of Research, Reproductive Rights, SiX
Fran’s eighteen year career in reproductive rights and health spans the fields of public health, policy, and advocacy. Since 2019, Fran has worked to create unique spaces and opportunities for the state legislators in SiX's Reproductive Freedom Leadership Council to connect with... Read More →
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Siena Chrisman

SiX Staff Session Lead
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James Barnes

Motivated By James
James Barnes, also known as Motivated By James, is a speaker, consultant, and coach focused on creating profound empathy in our workspaces and personal life! James has spoken to Fortune 100 companies, hospitals, and universities to craft environments where voices are heard, stress... Read More →
avatar for Denise Caramagno

Denise Caramagno

Co-Director at the University of California, San Francisco, Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE)
Denise Caramagno (she/ella) serves as a confidential CARE advocate and Co-Director of Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) at the University of California, San Francisco where she provides client centered services to uphold the dignity of survivors of identity-based harassment... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 4 Breakout
  Breakout, Breakout Block A

4:30pm EST

CROP Meet & Greet
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 10 Breakout
A casual space to learn about the SiX Cohort for Rural Opportunity & Prosperity (CROP), meet the SiX Ag team, and connect with fellow CROP members.
Speakers
avatar for Emma Newton

Emma Newton

SiX Staff Session Lead
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Siena Chrisman

SiX Staff Session Lead
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 10 Breakout
  Breakout, Breakout Block A

4:30pm EST

Film Screening: Elected and Unsafe
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 7 Breakout
Come watch “Elected and Unsafe,” a short impact film produced by the Women’s Democracy Lab and join us for an informal conversation about building solutions to address the escalating threats faced by public officials, especially Black, Indigenous, immigrant, and other women of color.
Speakers
avatar for Mũthoni Wambu Kraal

Mũthoni Wambu Kraal

Co-Founder and Executive Director, Women's Democracy Lab
Mũthoni is a Co-Founder and the Executive Director of the Women's Democracy Lab (WDL), where she leads innovative efforts to address key challenges faced by elected Indigenous women and women of color at the state and local levels. Additionally, Muthoni is the Founder and Principal... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 7 Breakout
  Breakout, Breakout Block A

4:30pm EST

Get Ready, Stay Ready: Getting on the Offensive for 2025 and Beyond
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 9 Breakout
To get to our long-term vision of an irresistible future where all people have power and agency over their lives, state legislators and advocates must be ready to confront rising authoritarianism in the immediate-term. For years, priorities outlined in Project 2025 have been field-tested in many states by extremists—many of us are already familiar with what it will take for us to beat back efforts to dismantle democracy. Join this informal space to share strategies, ideas, and resources across states to get on the offensive against rising authoritarianism in 2025 and beyond.
Speakers
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Rosann Mariappuram

Senior Policy Counsel, Reproductive Rights, SiX
Rosann Mariappuram, J.D. M.A. (she/her) is a lawyer and advocate who has been part of the movements for reproductive health, rights and justice for over a decade. She is the former executive director of Jane’s Due Process, a nonprofit that fights for young people’s bodily autonomy... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 9 Breakout
  Breakout, Breakout Block A

4:30pm EST

Navigating New Terrains of Governing Power
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 6 Breakout
Do you serve in a chamber where control will soon flip from one party to another? Do you have experience serving in a chamber that was recently flipped? Come join this networking space to connect with colleagues across the country to exchange experiences, ideas, and strategies for navigating new terrains of governing power heading into the 2025 legislative session.
Speakers
avatar for Hudson McCormick

Hudson McCormick

SiX Staff Session Lead
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Tom Lenard

Michigan State Director, SiX
Tom Lenard is the Michigan State Director for SiX and serves as the lead SiX staff for the Progressive Governance Academy.  Prior to joining SiX, Tom served for years as Senior Advisor to Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich of Flint, Michigan. As such, he worked to help respond... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 6 Breakout
  Breakout, Breakout Block A

4:30pm EST

SiX Open House: Meet the Team!
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 5 Breakout
Welcome to the SiX National Conference! Whether it’s your first time at a SiX event or you’re a longtime attendee of SiX events, or if you’re a newly-elected legislator, stop by to meet members of the SiX team to ask questions, learn more about our work, or to meet other conference attendees!
Speakers
avatar for Kendra Kimbirauskas

Kendra Kimbirauskas

SiX Staff Session Lead
Kendra serves as the Director of Agriculture and Food Systems at SiX. Kendra oversees SiX’s rural, sustainable agriculture and food systems work. She works with national staff at SiX as well as in-state and national partners to promote progressive agriculture policies and legislation... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Madera

Melissa Madera

SiX Staff Session Lead
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Stacey E Shinn

SiX Staff Session Lead
avatar for Yenisbel Vilorio

Yenisbel Vilorio

SiX Staff Session Lead
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 5 Breakout
  Breakout, Breakout Block A

4:30pm EST

State Gender Policy Collective: Working Together to Fight Back and Move Forward on Gender Justice
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 8 Breakout
Are you fighting in your state to hold the line against attacks on gender justice? And/or are you looking to advance bold gender justice policies? Join us to learn more about the new State Gender Policy Collective and how we can work together to support state legislators working on health and reproductive rights, workplace and education justice, LGBTQI+ rights, child care, economic security, and other gender justice issues. During the session, legislators will also connect, share lessons, and strategize with colleagues who are working on similar efforts in other states.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Johnson

Andrea Johnson

Senior Director of State Policy and Strategy, National Women's Law Center
Andrea Johnson is Senior Director of State Policy and Strategy and Senior Counsel at the National Women’s Law Center. In that role, she co-directs the State Gender Policy Collective and works with teams across the Center to build out an overarching vision and strategic framework... Read More →
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Ida V. Eskamani

SiX Staff Session Lead
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Jennifer Driver

SiX Staff Session Lead
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
International 8 Breakout
  Breakout, Breakout Block A

5:30pm EST

Welcome Reception
Wednesday December 11, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Marquis Ballroom B&C
Beverages and Bites
Speakers
avatar for Jessie Ulibarri

Jessie Ulibarri

Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
Hon. Jessie Ulibarri is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. As a queer person of color, as a parent, and as someone who grew up in a trailer park, Jessie viscerally understands the demands the progressive movement makes of our elected officials for radical, transformative change. As a... Read More →
avatar for Neha Patel

Neha Patel

Co-Executive Director, State Innovation Exchange
Neha Patel is SiX’s Co-Executive Director. Growing up in the Midwest (Indiana/Michigan) as the child of immigrants, she believes fiercely in the American Dream—where opportunity exists only if we fight for it on behalf of all of us. This foundational belief led Neha to a lifelong... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Marquis Ballroom B&C
  Plenary
 
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