Project ElectEd

In the latest episode of the Project Elected podcast, Audrey interviews Jenn Gale, a newly elected Orem City Council member. As Jenn's kids grew up and found their interests in swimming and mountain biking, Jenn became involved in her community by supporting those activities. Her work in her community led to her going back to school to get a master's in public administration which she will complet...

In this episode of the Project Elected Podcast Audrey interviews Alisa Allred Mercer, a candidate for the Davis School Board, about how her experience in non-profit service and managing volunteers for the Becky Edwards campaign prepared her for her run. 

In this episode, Audrey chats with Katie Witt. Katie's most recent elected office was as mayor of Kaysville, Utah. Following that she ran for United States Congress. In this conversation, the two chat about why Katie has been drawn to running for office throughout her adult life and the value running has no matter the outcome. 

In this conversation, Audrey interviews Kim Rodella about her unexpected journey to the Highland City Council, and how this experience helps in her work with the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget. 

In this episode, Audrey chats with her good friend Candace Andersen about her more than three decades of public service. Andersen began her journey into politics as a young mother when she was appointed to two city commissions at once. From there she's served as a city council member, a mayor, and now a county supervisor. In addition to sharing her story, Andersen provides guidance in this convers...

In this episode, Audrey sits with Kristin Andrus, the Community Champion for The Policy Project. It's unusual for us to have a guest who isn't an elected official. However, she's made a big impact on public policy and is an awesome example of how to get involved without running for office.

Alexa is a remarkable 16-year-old young woman who is the Mayor of the Vineyard Youth Council and the Governor of ALA Utah Girls State. Her story may inspire a new generation of young women to become involved in their communities.

This time, Audrey sits down with Shaunte Ruiz Zundel. They discuss Shaunte's run for Orem City Council as a mom with small children and how women in all stages of life can run for office.

Check out Miriam's conversation with Audrey about her career and her desire for more women in politics.

Audrey sits down with Merrliee Boyack to talk about what led her to become a community leader. Don't miss out on her great advice in this episode or Project Elected

Utah’s Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson shares her unconventional path to public office, and what first inspired her to run for office, as well as insecurities she felt along the way.  We talk about why women make such incredible public servants, and why we need more women to run.

In this episode, Audrey sits down with Cyd LeMone, Pleasant Grove City Councilmember.

Sit down with Audrey as she interviews Bountiful City Councilwoman, Millicent Segura Bahr and hear her stories.

This week, Audrey sits with Katie Olson to discuss her campaign and what drove her to get involved in politics.

In this episode, Audrey interviews Sue Gong. Listen to learn about what inspired her to run for office.

Audrey sits down with Rebecca Casper, mayor of Idaho Falls, Idaho, as they discuss running for office, holding office, and more of what may hold Latter-day Saint women back from running and how to overcome those obstacles.

Audrey sits down with Debby Lauret, a City Council Woman at City of Orem Government, for a chat about her experiences running for office and as a city council woman.

In this episode, Audrey sits down with Elizabeth Harmer Dionne and they discuss how she got started in politics and her experience while running for office for the first time.

Audrey sat down with Lyndsay Peterson to discuss her experience while running for Mayor of North Logan.

In this episode, Audrey sat with Margaret Woolley Busse, the Executive Director of Utah’s Department of Commerce,  https://governor.utah.gov/cabinet/margaret-busse/

Are you thinking of running for office but don't know how to recruit and manage volunteers? Is running for office not for you, but you want to get involved in politics to support someone you believe in? This Power Hour is for you! Learn the ins and outs of campaign volunteers with expert campaign manager and political consultant Andy Pierucci.

This Power Hour is all about being effective when running for office. Aimee Winder Newton of the Salt Lake County Council shares tips on how to become an effective campaigner.

Tune in to tap into Becky Edward's years of experience as an elected official. She explains how to make your voice heard in public office in this phenomenal episode.