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The Young Women's Leadership Conference brings high school girls throughout the Los Angeles area to USC to encourage them to channel their leadership into public service and to become more involved in their communities. Students will participate in engaging workshops, discussions, and hear from and meet with influential women leaders.

The annual Young Women's Leadership Conference has helped hundreds of young women become more civically engaged. Some program participants have gone on to work in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the offices of local, state, and federal elected officials.

CLICK HERE to register. FREE and open to all high school-aged girls.

Lunch will be provided. Capacity is limited to 120 participants, early registration is recommended.

In partnership with USC Unruh Associates and the Center for the Political Future. 

Agenda
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Welcome, Icebreakers 

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - "Forces of Change: Community Building and Advocacy"

Featuring: 

• Helen Alonzo Hurtado - Social Enterprise Manager, Las Fotos Project
• Natalie Bui - Co-Founder, SHIFT Consulting, LLC; Illustrator
• Ashley Fumiko Dominguez - Associate Director of Federal Relations, University of California, Los Angeles
• Noelia Rodriguez - Chief of Staff, Metrolink
• Shwetha Ganesh (Moderator) - Programs Associate, Center for the Political Future

11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. - Lunch and small group discussions

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - USC admissions presentation with Jennifer Cox, Assistant Director, Office of Undergraduate Admissions

1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - Finding Your Why with Multiplying Good

3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - "Rise Up: Women in Politics"

Featuring: 

• Tara Campbell - Former Mayor of Yorba Linda 
• Mona Field - Board President, League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles
• Gloria Molina - Former CA Assemblywoman and LA County Supervisor; Fellow, Center for the Political Future
• Tanya Ortiz Franklin - Board Member, Los Angeles Unified School District
• Chloe Hirth (Moderator) - President, Unruh Associates

3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Networking, involvement fair

For Your Safety:

• Events with USC students, faculty, and staff are required to verify Trojan Check comlpliance prior to entry to the event. All attendees are required to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have had a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours.
• Attendees must present proof of vaccination (photo ID and vaccine card) on-site prior to entering the event. The last dose must be administered at least 14 days prior to the event date. 
• Face coverings are required at all indoor events, regardless of vaccination or testing status, on USC campuses, and in USC buildings. Face coverings must be a surgical mask, N95, or KN95. Cloth face masks, gaiters, bandanas, or other non-surgical grade masks are not permitted. Masks should be worn at all times when individuals are not actively consuming food or beverage.
• Unvaccinated individuals must maintain a 6’ physical distance from those outside of their household while consuming food or beverage. Anyone refusing to comply with mask requirements is subject to removal from the event. Please note that protocols are subject to change.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the annual Young Women's Leadership Conference.