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Real Women Run is a collaborative nonpartisan initiative to empower women to participate fully in public life and civic leadership through elected political office at all levels, appointments to boards and commissions, participation in campaigns, and engagement in the political system.
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Upcoming Events
Join us for Real Women Run and the Women’s Leadership Institute’s Southern Utah event where we will inspire and train women to strengthen Southwest Utah by becoming more involved as community leaders at all levels. Lunch will be provided for those attending the event in person. Hear from women in the Utah community as they share their experiences, tips for success, and more. This year’s lineup will include:
Past Webinars
The second offering in the Spring Series addresses unique challenges facing candidates of color, LGBTQ+, and candidates from other historically marginalized communities. The purpose is to provide clear, actionable guidance to women running and working on campaigns in Utah, featuring a panel discussion with a diverse group of candidates.
Learn the nuts & bolts to run a successful campaign during the first webinar of the Spring Series. The webinar will feature a guided discussion and Q&A Session with:
– Former Representative, Patrice Arent
– Former Representative, Becky Edwards
– Moderated by Former Representative, Sheryl Allen
This special offering during Women’s History Month is designed specifically for college students, and will feature young women who have run sharing their experiences, success, and failures.
This lively session will feature a panel of dynamic women who have run for local office—they will share their experiences and lessons learned, and offer tips for success.
In this opening session, Mayor of Logan Holly H. Daines will offer an overview of elections that will be held in 2021, things to consider before filing, and why you should run in 2021.
More About Real Women Run®
Founded in 2011 at YWCA Utah, Real Women Run partners include YWCA Utah, Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, Vision 2020, Salt Lake Community College, AAUW, League of Women Voters of Utah, Women Lawyers (Utah Bar Association), Utah Women and Leadership Project at Utah Valley University, Olene Walker Institute of Politics at Weber State University, Utah State University, Women’s Influence Center, Westminster College, Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics & Public Service at Southern Utah University, Weber State University, current, and former elected officials from major political parties, and community members. Real Women Run is a national network partner with the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics.
Real Women Run® Organizing Committee
Yándary Chatwin
20-21 Committee Chair
Sheryl Allen
Vision 2020 Delegate, Former State Representative
Nina Barnes
Member-At-Large
Lisa Watts Baskin
North Salt Lake City Council
Rebecca Chavez-Houck
Former Utah State Representative
Morgan Lyon Cotti, PhD
Hinckley Institute of Politics, University of Utah
Becky Edwards
Former Utah State Representative
Lorie Fowlke
Former Utah State Representative
Christy Glass, PhD
Utah State University
Melanie Hall
Member-At-Large
Teri Jewell
AAUW of Utah
Ann Mackin, EdD
SpringBoard Utah
Susan Madsen, PhD
Utah Women and Leadership Project, Utah State University
Leah Murray, PhD
Weber State University Walker Institute of Politics
Liz Owens
YWCA Utah, CEO
Sui Lang Panoke
Member-At-Large
Amberlie Phillips
YWCA Utah
Michelle Quist
Member-At-Large
Holly Richardson
Columnist, Former State Representative
Erin Rider
Women Lawyers of Utah
Julie Tille
Katherine W. Dumke Center for Civic Engagement, Westminster College
Claire Turner
AAUW of Utah
Julianne Wallace
YWCA Utah
Catherine Weller
League of Women Voters of Utah
Jan Zogmaister
Member-At-Large
Interested in joining the Real Women Run® Committee? Send along your contact info to our information line at info@ywcautah.org.

Yándary Chatwin
20-21 Committee Chair
Sheryl Allen
Vision 2020 Delegate, Former State Representative
Nina Barnes
Member-At-Large
Lisa Watts Baskin
North Salt Lake City Council
Rebecca Chavez-Houck
Former Utah State Representative
Morgan Lyon Cotti, PhD
Hinckley Institute of Politics, University of Utah
Becky Edwards
Former Utah State Representative
Lorie Fowlke
Former Utah State Representative
Christy Glass, PhD
Utah State University
Melanie Hall
Member-At-Large
Teri Jewell
AAUW of Utah
Ann Mackin, EdD
SpringBoard Utah
Susan Madsen, PhD
Utah Women and Leadership Project, Utah State University
Leah Murray, PhD
Weber State University Walker Institute of Politics
Liz Owens
YWCA Utah, CEO
Sui Lang Panoke
Member-At-Large
Amberlie Phillips
YWCA Utah
Michelle Quist
Member-At-Large
Holly Richardson
Columnist, Former State Representative
Erin Rider
Women Lawyers of Utah
Julie Tille
Katherine W. Dumke Center for Civic Engagement, Westminster College
Claire Turner
AAUW of Utah
Julianne Wallace
YWCA Utah
Catherine Weller
League of Women Voters of Utah
Jan Zogmaister
Member-At-Large
Interested in joining the Real Women Run® Committee? Send along your contact info to our information line at info@ywcautah.org.