Womxn | CO January

350 Grape Street,Denver CO 80220

31 January, 2023

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Format: 20 minutes of getting comfortable, socializing, drinking, and eating30-40 minutes from one expert woman sharing knowledge1 hour of socializing, drinking, and eatingCommunity Rules: Practice individual respect, compassion, and acceptance.Encourage open, productive discourse in which all can freely express thoughts, opinions, questions, and concerns for the benefit of learning.Participate in an experiential and intellectual learning process.Acknowledge the dignity and worth of every person in attendance.Fee: There is no fee to participate. We just ask that everyone attending brings 1 sharable dish (vegetables, dip, chips, cheese, etc.). Soda and wine are on the hosts. Accommodations: If you require special accommodation due to different abilities please contact the organizer! We will do our best to support. Guest Expert for January 31st: Representative Leslie Herod was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives 2016. She is the first gay African-American to be elected to Colorado's state legislature Having broken barriers by becoming the first LGBTQ+ Black woman elected to the Colorado legislature, Leslie set out with one goal in mind: Bringing people together to get real results that improve the lives of people in the community. Working with both community members and law enforcement, Leslie championed a successful alternative policing program that deploys trained mental health workers and paramedics to respond to 911 calls involving mental health crises and substance misuse. The program continues today and is strongly supported by the Denver community. After bringing mental health professionals and city officials to the table, Leslie developed and successfully championed the Caring for Denver ballot initiative, which has raised $83 million for organizations for mental health and substance misuse treatment in Denver. A national model, these funds are now reaching over 188 organizations across Denver and are getting people the help they desperately need. Leslie passed over 150 pieces of legislation in her tenure directly delivering results to Colorado. If elected Mayor, she’ll focus on addressing the day-to-day issues impacting our lives: affordable housing, safer streets for our families, and addressing the homelessness crisis. As she has throughout her life, she will bring people together to get things done, meet the moment, and create real change for Denver. NOTE: Womxn | CO does not endorse and welcomes all womxn politicians and candidates who want to share their experience, expertise, and knowledge with this community.