On March 6, 2025, in the heart of Women’s History Month, Womentum hosted six female civic leaders for an open and honest conversation about the realities of women pursuing and serving in public office.

At Womentum’s March Onward panel, our speakers shared invaluable resources that guided them on their paths to leadership. From training programs to insightful reads, these tools can help anyone looking to step into civic engagement with confidence:

• Leadership & Training Programs
  • To encourage Wyoming women to run for office, The Wyoming Women’s Legislative Caucus hosts an annual Leap into Leadership conference with leadership and campaign trainings and discussions every February in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
  • The Young Elected Officials Network, a nonpartisan program of People For the American Way Foundation, is the first and only national initiative to provide a network of support to the newest generation of progressive leaders at every level of elected office. 
  • Vote Run Lead Action trains pro-democracy, anti-racist, and feminist women to address the long-standing underrepresentation of women in legislatures. As a nonpartisan but values-aligned and mission-driven body, Vote Run Lead Action advocates for key issues affecting women, amplifies our alumni’s accomplishments, and promotes and defends democracy.

• Articles & Guides
  • March Onward Moderator and former Jackson Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson’s From Aspiration to Action: A Practical 5-Step Blueprint to stop feeling overwhelmed and start making an impact. This workbook will help you start thinking and acting like the leader you are meant to be! It will give you the jumpstart you need to start making an impact right away and to realize that we can each make a difference.
  • March Onward Panelist and Victor City Councilor Sue Muncaster’s Substack Teton Strong. Sue writes to inspire herself and others to live wild, peaceful, resilient lives.

As March Onward Panelist and Victor City Councilor Sue Muncaster’s said, “We need to let go of the myth of exceptionalism, imperialism, rugged individualism–the idea that you need to be some heroine to run for office.”

Along with that sentiment, our panelists are committed to being accessible to you—the community they serve. They welcome the opportunity to meet, share their experiences, and offer their insights to support and inspire future leaders. You can reach them at:

• Town Councilor Alyson Spery
• Teton County Fair Board Vice Chair Amy Flores-Renova
• Former Jackson Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson
• Former Jackson Town Councilor and Teton County Commissioner Melissa Turley
• Teton County Board of Commissioners Vice Chair Natalia Macker
• Victor, Idaho City Councilor Sue Muncaster

And remember Former Jackson Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson’s belief, “If you care, you’re qualified!”