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Endorsing Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, and Media Literacy with the League of Women Voters | Bonus Session
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Endorsing Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, and Media Literacy with the League of Women Voters | Bonus Session

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In this episode, Lisa speaks with the Chief of Staff for the League of Women Voters of the United States, Kelly McFarland Stratman. Kelly endorses civic engagement in learning about local issues and getting to know locally elected officials, and underscores the importance of making our voices heard through voter turnout. 

This episode is a bonus special edition of the Good Citizens Election Season Survival Guide designed to help restore common sense and sanity in a crazy world… Harvesting Happiness proudly crafts consciously prepared brain food in partnership with Subject Matter Experts (SME) from around the world.  This episode is part of The Good Citizen’s Election Season Survival Guide a non-partisan series promoting critical thinking, civic duty, and relational pleasure for a happier, healthier, and more productive society.

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Kelly McFarland Stratman — Socially Responsible Civic Engagement:

  • Casting a ballot in local elections directly impacts your community. {3:08}

  • The League of Women Voters offers resources for individuals who want to participate in local elections. {8:30} 

  • Proof that every vote counts. {12:33}

  • How local governments influence the federal government. {16:26}

About Lisa’s guests:

Kelly McFarland Stratman is the Chief of Staff for the League of Women Voters of the United States, with over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience driving innovation and transformative change. She has spearheaded significant initiatives throughout her 21-year tenure at the League’s national office, including the Membership and Leadership Development (MLD) program and organization-wide culture change efforts focused on governance, strategic planning, and DEI.

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