Speaking
Speaking Engagements
I regularly speak to audiences at universities, civic organizations, professional associations, parent groups, libraries, K-12 schools, foundations, and public audiences about civic education, political communication, Congress, women in politics, and the everyday habits that make democratic life possible.
These talks are deeply researched, practical, hopeful, and designed for audiences who want to make democracy feel less abstract and more doable in everyday life.
I give keynotes, public lectures, book talks, moderated conversations, workshops, private briefings, and educator-facing sessions. Most engagements are 30–60 minutes plus Q&A, and I tailor each talk to the audience with site specific data analysis and theme requested tie ins. Check out the Events pages to see a list of past and upcoming events.
For speaking inquiries, please contact me here.
Themes
How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It)
How parents, grandparents, schools, libraries, and communities can help young people develop civic confidence, knowledge, and responsibility.
The Pursuit of Happiness: How to Be A Civic Role Model in an Era Of Political Polarization
How to teach and talk about democracy when people disagree sharply about politics.
What Congress Says When It Writes to America
Drawing on DCinbox, my archive of official congressional newsletters, I show how members of Congress communicate with constituents, how political language spreads, and how party messaging has changed over time.
Founding Mothers and the Hidden History of Women in American Politics
Women have always shaped American political life, even when they were formally excluded from many offices and institutions. This talk explores the ways this happened historically
Workshops and Private Briefings
I also offer tailored sessions for schools, parent associations, civic organizations, foundations, public officials, and professional groups. Topics can include civic parenting, youth civic engagement, congressional communication, civic education strategy, political polarization, community trust, and how institutions can communicate more effectively with the public.
