It takes strength, commitment, and guts to run for any political office. Aim’s new podcast Run Like a Girl seeks to destroy the notion of weakness that is historically associated with this phrase by showcasing the strong female leaders in different levels of Indiana government. Join us as we shatter the myths about female leaders, dig deep into their challenges and advantages, understand what resources are needed to attract more women to these roles, and take back the misconception that running like a girl is a bad thing.
On today’s episode, Aim COO Jennifer Simmons sits down with Kathy Davis and Tonya Galbraith. Kathy was Indiana’s first woman Lieutenant Governor, serving from late 2003 to early 2005. Kathy previously served as Deputy Commissioner in the Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana’s State Budget Director, Secretary of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Start-up Director for the 21st Century Research and Technology Fund, and Controller for the City of Indianapolis. Tonya Galbraith served as the Town Manager of McCordsville for 17 years, before retiring in 2022. Prior to becoming the town’s manager, Tonya worked with Aim as a lobbyist and the Director of Intergovernmental Relations with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Run Like a Girl is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! By subscribing, the newest episode will show up on your phone when released and you can start listening right away.
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