About Persist

The UC Riverside Women’s Resource Center, School of Public Policy, and Office of Governmental and Community Relations welcome you to the sixth annual Persist: Women’s Political Engagement Conference. The 2022 agenda will bring you closer to visionary female leaders and their allies! We're hoping that a day spent surrounded by powerful messages from politically-active women will inspire you to persist with your goals of getting involved in the political realm. Whether you're interested in running for office, working for an elected official or non-profit, becoming a lobbyist, media professional, consultant or activist — this conference is designed to enlighten you and empower you to get engaged in the political arena. Come get the tools you need to create the change you want. #PersistUCR