Politisit presents

From Curious
to Confident

April 29  ·  Tualatin Hills Nature Center, Beaverton

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Welcome

This day belongs to you.

Something shifts when parents and caregivers step into their power.

Communities change. Decisions get made differently. Democracy actually works the way it's supposed to.

That shift starts with curiosity — and that's exactly why you're here. Today is about turning that curiosity into confidence, and confidence into action.

You don't need a perfect script or a political background. You just need to begin. You already did the hardest part.

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Today's agenda

What to expect

1:00

Welcome

1:10
Panel

Civics 101

A welcoming primer on how power flows in government, and how everyday people can use it to advocate effectively.

Moderator: Rachel Sowray, Founder, Politisit

Tobias Read, Oregon Secretary of State oregon.sos@sos.oregon.gov
Rep. Ben Bowman, HD 25, House Majority Leader Rep.BenBowman@oregonlegislature.gov
Sen. Courtney Neron Misslin, SD 13 Sen.CourtneyNeronMisslin@oregonlegislature.gov
2:00

Break

2:10
Interactive Activity

Match the Issues (What Goes Where?)

Match real-life issues to the right decision-makers and learn, firsthand, how to advocate where it actually counts.

Moderator: Marissa Grass, author

Rep. Dacia Grayber, HD 28 Rep.DaciaGrayber@oregonlegislature.gov
Maegan Vidal, WLWV School Board Director vidalm@wlwv.k12.or.us
Christine Lewis, Metro Councilor, District 2 Christine.Lewis@oregonmetro.gov
3:00

Break

3:10
Panel + Activity

Advocating Effectively (Without Burning Out)

Learn how to advocate effectively and sustainably with practical tools, real practice, and space to recharge.

Moderator: Brittney Mast, Founder, Moms for Oregon

Katie Wilson, OCSD School Board Director katie.wilson@orecity.k12.or.us
Nafisa Fai, Washington County Commissioner, District 1 nafisa_fai@washingtoncountyor.gov
Tiffany Koyama Lane, Portland City Councilor, District 3 councilor.koyamalane@portlandoregon.gov
4:00

Break

4:15
Unconference

Roundtables + Open Q&A

Bring your questions, build them together, and leave with answers shaped by what mattered most to the room.

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About Politisit

We influence who's in the room.

Too often, the people with the most at stake in our communities are the ones with the least access to civic life. Not because they don't care. Because caring doesn't remove barriers to participation. Politisit focuses on one of the most stubborn: the cost of childcare.

We help cover childcare costs so caregivers can show up, speak out, and help shape the decisions that affect their families and neighborhoods.

A seat at the table means nothing if you can't get to the table. Caregivers face many barriers to civic life — Politisit tackles the cost of childcare so they can walk through the door, take their seat, and make their voice heard.

We don't influence outcomes.
We influence who's in the room.

Politisit is a 501c3 nonpartisan nonprofit organization. We make sure more people can be in the room when it matters most.

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