The League of Women Voters of Central Delaware County is hosting a Virtual Watch Party on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM to view the webinar League of Women Voters and America's Libraries: Partners to Count On. We will convene on Zoom to watch the hour-long webinar and then remain on Zoom to discuss what we heard and how libraries and our League can be part of a nonpartisan rapid response network to engage, inform, and empower voters.
From local ballot issues to national races, voters count on nonpartisan, trusted sources of information to register, prepare for, and participate in elections. As organizations with longstanding commitments to civic engagement and presence in communities across the country, the American Library Association (ALA) and the League of Women Voters (LWV) are joining forces to engage, inform, and empower voters. Hear from local League members and librarians who already collaborate on a variety of programs and activities, and learn how you can team up in your community. New resources and opportunities for greater collaborative impact in 2024 and beyond will be shared.
This is a free webinar and part of the League of Women Voters Rapid Response Initiative. To register to receive the Watch Party Zoom link CLICK HERE .
Webinar Presenters include:
Chelsey Cartwright serves as the Program Manager for the Democracy Truth Project, a program of the League of Women Voters. In this body of work, she strives to counter mis-and-disinformation and to advance a better public understanding of the democratic and electoral process. Before joining the League, Chelsey worked on campaigns on the local, statewide, and national level. Chelsey is a skilled leader who connects people, political engagement, and purpose. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College.
David Siders (he/him) has spent his career at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library in a variety of beloved roles. David’s current role is Civic Engagement Coordinator. He strategically plans how the Library provides necessary resources based on community needs assessment, with a focus on supporting the needs of underserved communities. David builds partnerships with community organizations to further connect community members with Library and community resources. David collaborates frequently with The League of Women Voters Cincinnati Area, he developed a Library partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Voter Collaborative, participates in National Voter Registration Day, and more.
Juliette Boberg is the Director of Corporate and Organizational Partnerships at LWVUS, helping brands and organizations utilize the League of Women Voters’ trusted resources and support to increase civic engagement. Prior to joining LWVUS, she was Senior Director of Impactual LLC, where she supported civic nonprofits, influencers, and brands in building impactful civic programming around election cycles.
Kirsten Henagin is the Adult Services Manager at West Fargo Public Library, where she oversees all adult outreach, programming, and collection development. Kirsten is passionate about creating dynamic learning environments, opportunities for neighbors to meet, and ways for community members to explore their passions.
Mary Kate Genis currently serves as the Board President of the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area. In addition to her work to educate and engage voters with the League, Mary Kate is an architect and active member of several local creative and civic organizations, including DesignLab:Learn+Build, Congress of New Urbanism Midwest, and New Leaders Council.
Megan Murray Cusick, MLIS, is an educator and librarian with more than two decades experience championing strategic and creative solutions for stronger and more equitable communities. Prior to launching her own consulting firm, Megan worked in the Public Policy and Advocacy Office at the American Library Association and in the Chicago Public Schools.
Whitney Oxendahl is a VOTE411 Coordinator for LWVUS and an active member of her state and local League in North Dakota. She is passionate about civics and voting, local food systems, and libraries. She loves a good fantasy novel.
LWVCDC Contact: Cathy Yungmann, Vice President and Communications Committee Chair c.yungmann [at] gmail.com