Julie Shiroshi, is a significant figure in political advocacy and the executive director of Eleanor's Legacy. Julie recounts her transition from a career in publishing to active political involvement post-2016 election, touching on her roles from managing local campaigns to running for state senate. The conversation emphasizes the importance of AAPI representation and the strides being made through training programs like the Eleanor's Legacy fellows program. Key figures such as Governor Kathy Hochul, Senators Liz Krueger, and Andrea Stewart-Cousins are highlighted for their contributions. The episode concludes with motivational advice for young individuals and underscores the necessity of diverse participation in democracy.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Exploring Women in Politics
00:32 Julie Shiroshi's Journey into Politics
01:38 Volunteering and Early Political Involvement
03:04 Campaign Management and Local Elections
03:47 Becoming Chief of Staff and County Chair
05:29 Running for State Senate
06:53 Joining Eleanor's Legacy
07:40 The Importance of Representation
11:40 AAPI Representation and Achievements
15:36 Future Aspirations and Eleanor's Legacy
15:46 Impactful Stories and the Fellows Program
16:29 Training and Embedding Fellows with Candidates
17:10 Expanding the Fellows Program
18:27 Virtual Trainings and Boot Camps
19:42 Encouraging Women to Run for Office
23:06 Challenges and Rewards of Political Involvement
26:33 Advice for Young Aspiring Politicians
28:38 Final Thoughts and Resources
More about our guest:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-shiroishi
https://www.instagram.com/julie4nysenate/
https://empirereportnewyork.com/eleanors-legacy-welcomes-new-executive-director/
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