2024 Trainings
Make sure to register for both days to get the most benefit from this training.
People who attend both days will receive a certificate from Yale and CCM!
Day One: Saturday, February 24, 2024
The Campaign School at Yale will examine the ins and outs of developing and running a campaign, featuring a national panel of elected officials. This session will provide a foundation and skillset for launch as community leaders.
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Welcome!
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Making the Decision to Run
- Patti Russo, Executive Director, TCSYale
11:45 a.m. - 12:00: Break
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. : Finding Your Voice, Making It Matter
- Gilda Bonanno, President, Gilda Bonanno LLC
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion with TCSYale Alumnae and Ambassadors
- Moderator: Patti Russo
- Panelists:
- Hon. YT Bell ’19, City Council Member, Clarkston GA
- Hon. Dominique Johnson ’22, CT State Representative, District 143
- Hon. Corey Paris, CT State Representative, District 145
- Hon. Daryl Joy Walters ’14, LA State Representative, District 4
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Effective Networking Techniques, Q&A and Wrap Up
- Patti Russo - Executive Director, TCSYale
Day Two: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Day Two includes presentations from and conversations with individuals with varying state and local government backgrounds.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Welcome
- Joe DeLong, CEO of CCM
- Laura Hoydick, CCM President and Mayor of Stratford
- Patrice McCarthy, Executive Director of CT Association of Boards of Education
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Why Representation Matters in State and Local Government
- Stephanie Thomas, CT Secretary of the State
- Erick Russell, CT State Treasurer
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: Journey to Leadership
- Roberto Alves, Mayor, City of Danbury
11:15 a.m. – 12:00: Getting Involved in Politics and Seeking Elective Office
- Moderator: Richard Porth, CT Conference of Municipalities
- To Be Confirmed, Republican Town Committee Chair
- Millie Torres Ferguson, Meriden Democratic Town Committee Chair
12:00 – 12:15 p.m.: Lunch
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Prerecorded Video Message from Attorney General Tong
12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.: 50/50 Campaign, Ensuring Gender Equity and Racial Diversity on Local Boards and Commissions-Best Practice Sharing
- Terry Fitzgerald, YWCA Hartford Region
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: State Government and Finance 101
- Jason Rojas, House Majority Leader
For more information and materials on Public Meetings, Ethics, Roberts Rules and Freedom of Information, check out the DropBox for today’s meeting.
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Panel of Seasoned Experts—Lessons Learned/ Best Practices for Leadership
- Moderator: Melvette Hill, CT Parent Leadership Training Institute
- Panelists:
- Maryam Khan, State Representative for 5th Assembly District (Hartford, South Windsor, Windsor)
- Raghib Allie-Brennan, State Representative for 2nd Assembly District (Bethel, Danbury, Newtown, Redding)
- Tony Hwang, State Senator for 28th Senate District (Fairfield, Easton, Newtown)
- Robyn Porter, State Representative for 94th Assembly District (New Haven, Hamden)
- Geraldo Reyes, State Representative for 75th Assembly District (Waterbury)
2:30pm: Closing Remarks and Networking Opportunities
- Joe DeLong and Ron Thomas