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Ms President US Hosts Signature Campaign and Election Event on April 6

CT Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to Deliver Keynote Address

Wilton, CT –

‬‭Ms President US is thrilled to announce‬‭ its highly anticipated Signature Campaign and Election‬
‭Event, taking place on Sunday, April 6th, at the Clune Center for the Arts at Wilton High School. This inspiring‬ event will showcase the next generation of female leaders from 12 Connecticut towns ‬‭ (Bethel, Bridgeport,‬ Danbury, Fairfield, Hamden, Monroe, New Haven, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Westport, Wilton, and Woodbridge) as‬‭ they‬‭ present their campaign platforms in a bid to‬‭ be elected Ms President US of their respective communities.‬

‭The candidates’ powerful platforms will cover critical issues including‬‭ Social Media Overuse, Teen Mental‬‭ Health,‬ ‭ and School Lunch Policies, and more.‬

‭The event will feature a keynote address by Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, a‬
‭dedicated advocate for civic engagement and democracy. Secretary Thomas will share her insights on‬ ‭leadership, public service, and the importance of empowering women in government.‬ ‭ The year-long Ms President US program educates young girls in leadership, public speaking, and civic‬ ‭engagement. Throughout the program, participants develop their platforms, learn from influential guest‬ ‭ speakers and elected officials, and gain confidence in their ability to lead. The culminating election event will‬ give the audience the power to vote and determine the winners from each participating town.‬

‭“We are excited to provide this opportunity for girls to step into leadership roles and experience the electoral‬ ‭ process firsthand, ” said Amanda Cordano, Executive Director. “By encouraging civic participation at a young‬ ‭ age, we are helping to build the future leaders of our communities and beyond.”

‭The event is free and open to the public, thanks to Cohen and Wolf (title sponsor), Fairfield County Bank and‬ the Center for Empowerment and Education (gold sponsors), and Dr. Blaine Langberg, Orthodontist (silver‬ ‭ sponsor).‬

All are welcome to attend and support these inspiring young candidates.‬‭ RSVP here‬

‭Join us in celebrating the leadership potential of young women and cast your vote for the future!‬

‭ About Ms President US‬
‭Ms President US is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing girls to become‬ ‭ future leaders through education, mentorship, and hands-on experiences. By fostering confidence and civic‬ ‭ engagement, Ms President US empowers young women to pursue leadership opportunities in their‬ communities and beyond. For more information visit‬‭ www.mspresidentus.org‬‭.

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