From Advocacy to Public Service: Building Coalitions and Driving Change

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How do leaders build coalitions, expand political representation, and turn public service into meaningful change? Join the Institute of Politics for the next installment of our Food for Thought series featuring Laphonza Butler, former U.S. Senator from California and former president of EMILY’s List, in conversation with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes, former U.S. Ambassador to Croatia and IOP 2026 Resident Fellow. Drawing on their experiences across electoral politics, labor organizing, diplomacy, and civic engagement, Butler and Rayes will discuss the challenges and opportunities of leadership in an evolving political landscape. From building diverse coalitions and expanding representation to navigating the path from advocacy to public office, the conversation will explor…

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