Our esteemed speakers included dynamic leaders across all levels of government, representing several regions in New York State. The event will begin with a welcome address by New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea-Stewart Cousins, and be followed by a moderated panel. Our amazing list of panelists included:

• Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, chairperson of the Veteran’s Affairs Committee and Legislative Women’s Caucus
• Erie County Legislature Chairwoman and SUNY Empire Alumna April Baskin
• Tioga County Legislature Chairwoman and SUNY Empire Alumna Martha Sauerbrey
• Cayuga County Legislator and SUNY Empire Lecturer Heidi Nightengale
• Saratoga County Board of Supervisors City Supervisor Tara Gaston
• Town of Glenville Councilwoman Gina Bologna Wierzbowski