The first session of the 2019 California Issues and Trends (CIT) program may be over but the lessons learned, insight gained, and connections made run deep and will no doubt stay with the members of this year’s class as they look forward to the upcoming sessions.
The first session took place in the political heart of California, Sacramento, and centered around the political landscape and California’s dynamic government. The session opened with a fantastic overview of the program and insight from alumnae about their experiences, providing the 2019 class members with a glimpse of the fantastic experiences in store.
On day one, the class was lucky enough to hear from political veterans Steve and Susie Swatt, (alumnae Class of 2000) about their new book, “Paving the Way: Women’s Struggle for Political Equality in California.” The stories they shared of women’s history and the hard-fought battles taken up by women to build California over 100 years were truly eye-opening and inspiring. The next two days were jam-packed with speakers who shared their knowledge and experiences from all around the political landscape.
