SiX National Conference 2024: Full Schedule

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4:30pm EST

Film Screening: Elected and Unsafe

Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST

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

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

Host Organization State Innovation Exchange

10:30am EST

Building an Economy for the Many, not the Few: Busting Corporate Monopolies and Empowering Workers

Thursday December 12, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EST

International 7 Breakout

From challenging monarchs to corporate monopolists, historically, the anti-monopoly movement began in the states. The future of the anti-monopoly movement remains in the states too, and there is incredible momentum on our side. From modernizing antitrust law, to trailblazing public options, to tackling junk fees, price fixing, right to repair, and employee non-competes—state legislators, alongside workers, local businesses, and consumers are on the frontlines of innovation, leading the way in passing new laws to rein in corporate power and empower working families. This session will first provide a foundational understanding of corporate concentration in the United States, including the historic links of corporate monopolies to white supremacy. We will then profile bold anti-monopoly efforts across the country, where across rural, urban, and suburban communities—state legislators, workers, consumers, and local businesses are united and building state economies that advance justice and work for the many, not the elite few.

Speakers

Yenisbel Vilorio

SiX Staff Session Lead

Pat Garofalo

Director of State and Local Policy, American Economic Liberties Project

Rep. Anna V. Eskamani

State Representative, Florida-42

Prof. Zephyr Teachout

Senior Advisor, American Economic Liberties Project (AELP)

Zephyr Teachout is a Professor at Law at Fordham Law School where she focuses on the intersection of corporate power and political power. She teaches corporations, election law, antitrust, and prosecuting white collar crime. Her most recent book, Break 'em Up (2020), makes a case... Read More →

Justin Stofferahn

Antimonopoly Director, Minnesota Farmers Union

Justin Stofferahn is the Antimonopoly Director for the Minnesota Farmers Union, where he leads the organization’s work to advocate for state and federal reforms that will reduce concentrated corporate power in Minnesota. He is also the co-author of the weekly newsletter You're Probably... Read More →

Rep. Analise Ortiz

Representative for Legislative District 24, Arizona House of Representatives

Analise Ortiz currently represents West Phoenix and South Glendale in the Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 24. Ortiz is a native Arizonan, a former journalist and civil rights activist. Elected in 2022, Ortiz has become a rising star freshman legislator. She doubled... Read More →

Thursday December 12, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EST
International 7 Breakout

Breakout, Breakout Block B

Host Organization State Innovation Exchange
Media Closed to Media

12:00pm EST

Get Ready, Stay Ready: Getting on the Offensive for 2025 and Beyond

Thursday December 12, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

International 7 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

Ida V. Eskamani

SiX Staff Session Lead

Thursday December 12, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
International 7 Breakout

Breakout Over Lunch, Breakout Block C

Host Organization State Innovation Exchange

1:15pm EST

Fund Our Futures: Tax & Budgets that Work for Working Families

Thursday December 12, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST

International 7 Breakout

While state budgets prepare for revenue shortfalls, the ultra-rich, corporations, and their lobbyists have rigged the rules to redirect resources from our communities to their country clubs, from our classrooms to their ballrooms, and from our public parks to their private jets. But state legislators, in collaboration with grassroots organizations, organized labor, and local businesses, are stepping up and organizing year-round to deliver for our families with tax systems to ensure the ultra-rich and corporations pay the taxes they owe and working families get what they’re due. From wealth taxes, corporate tax policies like worldwide combined reporting, and child tax credits, this workshop brings together lawmakers, organizers, and policy experts from states across the country working together to transform the state revenue and budget landscape to support working families rather than the wealthy.

Speakers

Jeron Mariani

Campaigns Director, State Revenue Alliance

Jeron Mariani (he/him/his) works as the Campaigns Director at the State Revenue Alliance. Jeron is a lifelong organizer committed to the power of the people to advocate, agitate, and affect change - a value passed on from his father who served in the Minnesota State House for over... Read More →

Afifa Khaliq

Chief of Staff, SEIU Florida Public Services Union

Afifa Khaliq is the chief of staff of the SEIU Florida Public Services Union. She is a strategic thinker, communicator, collaborator and program developer who provides social development solutions. Afifa has worked on racial injustices, women empowerment, challenging the socio-economic... Read More →

Stacey E Shinn

SiX Staff Session Lead

Rep. Chris Rabb

State Representative, Pennsylvania-200

Rabble-rousing 4-term Philly state lawmaker, reppin’ the bluest legislative district in the most pivotal battleground state in the nation!

Whitney Tucker

Director of State Fiscal Policy Research, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

Whitney Tucker is Director of State Fiscal Policy Research on the State Fiscal Policy team at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, leading an expert team of analysts in shaping policy debate through issue research and technical support to state-level advocates.Prior to joining... Read More →

Erika Wozniak

Legislative Director, State Revenue Alliance

Erika Wozniak (she/her) is the Legislative Director at the State Revenue Alliance. In 2023, she served as a political adviser on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign and transition team, and prior to that served as Chief of Staff to a Chicago City Council member.Erika started her career... Read More →

Sen. Noel Frame

Senator-Elect, WA State Senate

Noel Frame (she/her) has represented the people of the 36th Legislative District since January 2016, first as their State Representative and now as State Senator.Noel is an award-winning legislator, having been honored more than 15 times for her work advocating for youth involved... Read More →

Thursday December 12, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm EST
International 7 Breakout

Breakout, Breakout Block D

Host Organization State Innovation Exchange
Media Closed to Media

2:45pm EST

Depolarizing Care for Trans Youth

Thursday December 12, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST

International 7 Breakout

This session will convene state legislators, researchers, policy experts, and healthcare providers to discuss gender-affirming care (GAC) for transgender youth. Attendees will hear from providers and learn how their insights can support lawmakers when developing defensive and proactive policy strategies. Researchers and policy experts will update participants on the evolving national healthcare landscape for trans youth. By the end of the session, participants will have access to new communication strategies designed to depolarize the narrative around trans youth and their access to care.

Speakers

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 →

Dr. Jenni Villavicencio

ObGyn and Complex Family Planning Specialist, Co-Founder Raven Lab Repro

Jennifer Villavicencio, MD, MPP is a Cuban American who was born in Miami, FL. She is the daughter of an immigrant and a nurse. She received her Bachelor's in Neuroscience from the University of Miami and her medical education at the University of Central Florida. She graduated from... Read More →

Hudson McCormick

SiX Staff Session Lead

Logan S. Casey

Director of Policy Research, Movement Advancement Project (MAP)

Logan S. Casey (he/him) is queer, transgender man and a proud Midwesterner. He strongly believes in the power of community and the possibility of a better world. In his sixth year with the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), he is now MAP’s Director of Policy Research. Before his... Read More →

Sincere A. Porter

Trans Health Coordinator, Feminist Health Center of Atlanta

10-year Army Veteran with service to community the last 24 years. Focus specifically on BIPOC Trans Men, Trans Masculine and TGNC communities. Advocacy is grounded in Reproductive Justice, Gender Affirming Care, HIV/STI Prevention and counseling, SSP/Harm Reduction, Trans Liberation... Read More →

Dr. Kellan Baker

Executive Director, Whitman-Walker Institute

Dr. Kellan Baker is the Executive Director of Whitman-Walker Institute, which fosters healthier communities and advances health equity for all through person-centered health science research, innovative clinical trials, and evidence-based policy solutions. The Institute is affiliated... Read More →

Thursday December 12, 2024 2:45pm - 4:00pm EST
International 7 Breakout

Breakout, Breakout Block E

Host Organization State Innovation Exchange
Media Closed to Media

10:30am EST

Strength in Unity: Black Women Legislators Building Community and Impact

Friday December 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EST

International 7 Breakout

Speakers

Jennifer Driver

SiX Staff Session Lead

Raven Douglas

Head of Civic Engagement Programs, Sister District

Raven Douglas is a dynamic leader in progressive politics and a seasoned expert in organizational and programmatic development. As the Head of Civic Engagement Programs at Sister District (a grassroots organization that aims to build enduring progressive power in state legislatures... Read More →

Gaby Goldstein

Co-Founder, Sister District

Gaby Goldstein is co-founder at Sister District, which builds progressive power in state legislatures by supporting inspiring, reflective candidates and empowering them to succeed once elected.

Friday December 13, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am EST
International 7 Breakout

Breakout, Breakout Block F

Media Closed to Media