LIVE your truth. SHARE your story. LOVE your journey.
We have 5 hours of fantastic programming planned, including workshops, presentations, prizes, surprises, and connection with legislators, advocates, and other students. Registration is free, but sign up early to get awesome swag and a free lunch delivered during the event.
Please check back for updates and additions to the schedule below. Once you’ve registered, watch your email for timely updates.
9:15 AM
Morning Coffee Chat, hosted by WA-SEN Regional Coordinators
Check out self-care resources for summit participants
9:30 AM
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Explore the Indigenous history of your location at www.Native-Land.ca.
9:45 AM
Summit Opening and Welcome From Our Sponsor
10:00 AM
WA-SEN Overview | Ro Boyce-Gjeçi and Kris Gonzales
Use the Washington State District Finder to identify your district and legislators.
10:15 AM
Opening Plenary |Kwabi Amoah-Forson, the Peace Bus
10:55 AM
Telling Your Story | Irina Ortega
11:30 AM
Lunch, delivered to your door
Chat Room | Videos | Social Media Blitz | Music
Noon
Special Guest Laurie Jinkins, Speaker of the Washington State House of Representatives
12:15 PM
Interactive Regional Breakout Sessions | WA-SEN Regional Coordinators
1:10 PM
Cameo | Professor Michael Tuncap
1:20 PM
Washington State Legislature: Mythbusting | Daniela Suarez
1:45 PM
Cameo | Erin Jones
1:55 PM
Closing Keynote: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Self-Advocacy | Dr. Nathaniel Woods and Dr. PageCarol Woods, DOTS
2:25 PM: Closing Remarks and Dance Party