On Friday, March 31st, Supporting Women in Political Science (SWIPS) hosted a conference event titled “Women’s Political Leadership Summit.” The conference was put on in order to help connect, engage, and empower women interested in running for office or serving as public administrators. Students who attended were able to learn from some of political professionals about the essential knowledge and skills needed for immediate entry into a career in politics and public administration. Speakers included Donna Dodgen, the current mayor of Seguin, San Marcos mayor Jane Hughson, and State Representative Erin Zweiner. The speakers addressed topics such as overcoming challenges in the workplace, accomplishments since taking office, and their backgrounds in the field of political science. The event, organized by SWIPS vice president Serenity De Leon, had an assortment of drinks, snacks, and cake for faculty and those who attended. A recording of the conference can be found here.
SWIPS is a non-partisan professional education and development organization centered around aiding political science/public administration majors (or adjacent students) in exploring all facets of political science. This organization aims to educate students so they may discover their professional and academic interests, become more civically active, and expand their knowledge and understanding of politics in San Marcos and beyond. If you are interested in learning more, you can visit their website for more information or follow them on Instagram for news and updates.
