Take Office

A big thank you to Reid Hall for hosting our 2023 Advanced Leadership Development Accelerator course in Paris, France.
This historic venue has been an intellectual hub for generations, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and visionary ideas. Its timeless charm and prestigious legacy set an inspiring backdrop, infusing our program with an ambiance that invigorated and elevated the learning experience.

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Are you an accomplished woman leader seeking to enhance your advocacy skills and policy expertise on a global stage? ⁠
Join us for the Take Office October 2023 Advanced Accelerator in Paris, France from October 8-11.⁠
The program, hosted at the historic Columbia Global Centers Paris, Reid Hall, and co-sponsored with Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)(.sipa), will provide a unique platform for women seeking to enhance their advocacy skills, deepen their policy knowledge, and open doors to cross-border mentorship and collaboration through networking with an international cohort.⁠
Take Office's mission is to foster gender equity in public policy and politics through highly tailored leadership development accelerator programs. These programs are meticulously designed to equip women leaders with the skills, insights, and connections required to excel in their careers and drive positive change. ⁠
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For more information, visit takeoffice.org, our event page at https://bit.ly/3r11LU6 , or email [email protected]⁠
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Are you a woman who has thought about running for public office? Curious about how to take those next steps?
Join us for our Take Office: Women in Politics virtual information session to see how Take Office's accelerated leadership development cohort can help you on your path to public office.
Take Office is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping women move into positions of influence in public policy and politics, including running for office. At this virtual open house and info session, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the Take Office program and why you have what it takes to move into positions of influence and power. The open house session will feature Columbia University Adjunct Associate Professor and Take Office Founder, Jeri Powell.

Visit https://bit.ly/3VpJt98 to learn more and register.

Congratulations to Take Office Alumna Chi Nguyen, who will join the Equal Voice Organization in January as their Executive Director!

From Chi:
"I am delighted to lead Equal Voice in its mission to see more women and gender diverse representation elected. Our inclusion is an important part of the pathway to a better and more democratic Canada. Stronger reflection and diversity of representation are goals that I have advocated for my entire career."


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Here's what one 2020 'Pathways to Politics' alumnae had to say about the program:

"I encourage any woman with a passion for public policy, an affinity for political campaigns, or even the slightest interest in running for office, to enroll in the Take Office leadership accelerator.

Founded by Jeri Powell, the Take Office program refines the skills necessary to advocate for important causes.

As a participant, I enjoyed learning from the leading practitioners who shared their experiences and how they overcame adversity in their professional journeys. The distinguished instructors were open to having interactive and engaging conversations on strategic principles to consider when pursuing a path in politics and public policy.

Engaging in the program gave me a comprehensive understanding of how I could run my own political campaign or support another potential political candidate for office.

If you are thinking twice about enrolling in the program, do not! I am not just speaking for myself when I say you will have an invaluable experience that will enhance your leadership skills in order to have the confidence to make a difference in the future of politics." - Tess A.

In January 2020, Take Office founder Jeri Powell created Pathways to Politics at Columbia University | SIPA, following its success, Take Office was founded.

For more information on the program and to get updates about our upcoming 2023 cohort, visit takeoffice.org or email [email protected].