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Put your passion into action! In this event, we’ll set clear intentions, create a solid plan, connect with accountability partners, and use productivity tips and tools from the Goalden hour app, to finish the year on a high note!
LOCATION: TBA
With one of the most historical and consequential presidential elections only days away, we recognize the progress embodied in having Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to ever be on a major party ballot and potentially the first vice president but also acknowledge the questions, skepticism, and challenges that remain in our the future of our political system. In this panel—and in the midst of a global pandemic and movement to end racial injustice—we will turn to millennial women of color leaders in politics and activism to explore the vital role of women and people of color in politics and at the polls in influencing the change we want to see in America, as well as the importance of representation, accountability, community, and civic participation. We will ask: How can we ensure we are properly represented, hold our leaders accountable—and make sure our voices are truly heard?
Ashley Robinson
Deputy State Director for America Votes Georgia
During the 2018 campaign cycle, Ashley Robinson served as Political Director through the Democratic Party of Georgia’s Coordinated Campaign to one of the country’s most high-profile campaigns in recent history, Stacey Abrams’ gubernatorial bid in Georgia. Under Ashley’s leadership and vision, she effectively built a team of almost a dozen constituency programs and leaders that created strategy to identity groups which increased Georgia’s voter turnout from 2014 to 2018 in the following constituencies: African American: 55%, Latinx: 213.39%, AAPI: 204.42%. Formerly, Ashley served as the Chief of Staff and Georgia House Democratic Caucus Director under House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams, overseeing over 5 election cycles and 7 legislative sessions. Ashley brings a decade of experience in campaign management and program development. Ashley currently serves as Deputy State Director for America Votes Georgia, the state's 501(c)4 organizing table structure.
Genny Castillo
Regional Engagement Director for SEAP
Genny Castillo is Regional Engagement Director for SEAP. Genny is focused on bridging the gaps for community members and policy impact. Genny is responsible for coordinating local programming to bring SEAP to the people. Her professional experience includes being COO of BLUE Institute, the premier training program to prepare more young people of color for the leadership of electoral campaign in the South and Southwest. During the 2018 campaign cycle, Genny served as the Latinx Constituency Director through the Democratic Party of Georgia’s Coordinated Campaign. Genny served as the Director of Caucus Services and developed one of the nation’s most successful state legislative caucus internship programs from 2011-2017 for the Georgia House Democratic Caucus. Genny received her B.S. in Sociology from Berry College and her A.M. in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Genny is a graduate of the GALEO Institute for Leadership, LEAD Atlanta Class of 2016 and the GPEE Education Policy Fellowship Program. Genny is a mentor with the Latin American Association and a facilitator for the GALEO Institute for Leadership.
Malynda Rascoe
Political Strategist and Influencer
Malynda Rascoe is a passionate political strategist and influencer who serves on local and national Democratic campaigns with the primary goal of electing skilled, competent, and qualified candidates. As an Activist, she uses her platform to provide social awareness, civic engagement, and solutions on issues that are most relevant to overlooked and misunderstood communities. Malynda is uncompromising and relentless as it pertains to educating and uplifting Women, as well as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). This is illustrated through her roles as the Chair of the New York State Young Democrats Caucus of Color; where she represents Black and Brown young adults, ages 16-36 across 62 counties. In addition, she serves as the Brooklyn Young Democrats (BYD) Women’s Caucus Chair, as well as an At-Large Board Member with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Brooklyn Branch. Malynda is also active in hyper-local politics in her community of Downtown Brooklyn, New York.
Taylor-Ryan Neddis
Political Organizer and Director of Data Analytics for Pilot State Government Program for Covid-19 Information Dissemination
Taylor-Ryan Neddis a political organizer originally from Detroit, MI currently based in New Jersey. After being a member of the National Advance Staff for Bernie 2020, she is now the Director of Data Analytics for a pilot state government program to disseminate critical information regarding Covid-19 and disaster readiness to vulnerable communities. Prior to this, she has worked on numerous historic campaigns spanning over a decade. When she’s not working in the political sphere, she enjoys being a cat mom of two Siamese cats.
About the speakers:
Millana Snow is an energy healer, connector, and wellness industry veteran. With over 25 years of healing practice and study, Millana combines modern-day tools and resources to guide seekers in self-healing and answering the questions they already have inside.
You can read more about Millana and her work here.
Towanna Philip is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Positive Solutions Therapy LLC with over 9 years of experience working with diverse populations. I work collaboratively with children, adults and families to identify their strengths and any barriers that are preventing them from creating positive change.
Read more about Towanna and her work here.
Bianca Ng is a Chinese American designer, artist, and writer. Through visual storytelling, she investigates the Asian American identity, mental health, and vulnerability.
Read more about Bianca and her work here.
About Women of Color, Women of Change
Women of Color, Women of Change, is a Zoom webinar series, which centers the experiences of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian women while providing valuable insights and learnings from thought leaders and experts on various topics. Through this, we hope to not only highlight and share the impactful work of our panelists, but also remind the audience of their own ability to heal—and “influence” change.
