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The LBJ Women’s Campaign School hosted its first-ever Lone Star Legacy Reception this September, bringing together Founder’s Circle members, alumni, and friends to celebrate the leadership and public service of Senator Joan Huffman and Representative Senfronia Thompson.

Jenifer has been involved with the LBJ Women's Campaign School since it began and has shared her expertise in communications with our cohort members year after year. Her sessions have empowered women to build their confidence and inspired them to take the next step toward running for office.

Sami Ewing is a graduate of the LBJ Women’s Campaign School and serves as the D.C. Regional Lead on the Alumni Council. She has professional expertise in both congressional communications and policy, with an emphasis on international affairs and defense. She currently works as a Legislative Assistant for Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida with a BS in Journalism and is currently pursuing two master’s degrees at The Citadel and the Naval War College. She’s eager to expand bipartisan opportunities for women in public service and elected office!

Our next LBJWCS in Action spotlight features Cohort 5 alum Isabella Lee Tibbetts, who is currently running for Jackson County Commissioner in Oregon. After attending LBJWCS, Isabella shared that one of the most valuable parts of the program was learning how to work across the aisle. She left with a deeper understanding of how leaders with different values and beliefs can find common ground and work together to better serve their communities.

A proud Cohort 2 alum, Senator Gile has served in the Maryland State Senate since her election in 2022. Driven by a desire to provide a voice to each and every person in our community, she ran for office to support working families, protect the environment, invest in schools, and help small businesses thrive. Senator Gile currently serves on the Senate Finance Committee, the Joint Committee on Federal Relations, and as Senate Co-Chair of the Protocol Committee.

Marlene Phillips and the Center for Women in Government at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman's University make attending LBJWCS possible for dozens of Texas applicants.

For this week’s Why LBJWCS, we’re excited to introduce LBJWCS Advisory Council Vice Chair Dasheika Ruffin. Dasheika has helped prepare our cohort members to become stronger, more authentic storytellers. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in law, advocacy, and some of the nation's most high-profile political campaigns, she equips participants with the tools to craft compelling messages that connect with voters.

Mayor Na’Cole Thompson is a graduate of Cohort 3 of the LBJ Women's Campaign School. After serving her community as a City Council member and Mayor Pro-Tem, Mayor Thompson successfully ran for mayor in a special election this past February.

Allison Bush is a graduate of Cohort 6 of the LBJ Women's Campaign School and now serves on the LBJWCS Advisory Council. Today, she is the Democratic nominee for Texas State Board of Education, District 5.

The LBJ Women’s Campaign School, part of The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, is accepting applications for its eighth cohort.