The nineteen women in this year's class joined a network of more than 300 Lugar Series graduates during their commencement yesterday in Washington, D.C.
"Each year I enjoy working with Republican women from around Indiana as they take these important steps to achieve leadership positions and work to accomplish real change in their communities," Lugar said. "I am thankful each of these women participated this year and look forward to their many successes in the future. I look forward to a new class of talented and driven Hoosier women this fall."
Founded in 1990, the mission of the Lugar Series is to increase the number and influence of Hoosier Republican women in elected and appointed governmental and political positions at the local, state and federal levels. Today, the program has been replicated in 18 states across the nation.
"Senator Lugar is the standard of grace and statesmanship, proving how great the process can be," said graduate Sarah Aubrey from Monrovia. "Once you have the opportunity to experience the Series at this standard, you have a consistent responsibility. The Series graduates are ready to run for office, support those who run for office, and engage their communities. The Series does a phenomenal job emphasizing 'you can' and 'you are able.' I am honored to have this network of support thanks to Senator Lugar."
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| This year's class includes Sarah Beth Aubrey (Morgan County), Beverly Austin (Hendricks County), Andrea Brandes (Marion County), Danielle Coulter (Delaware County), Kate Frank (Monroe County), Bethany Gosewehr (Marion County), Lindsay Jancek (Marion County), Bridgette Jarboe (Dubois County), Nicole Kelsey (Marion County), Elizabeth Kurella (Lake County), JoJo Rinebold (Boone County), Stephanny Smith (Allen County), Jo Ann Stewart (Wayne County), Victoria Schneider Temple (Hamilton County), Natalie Thomas (Elkhart County), Megan Umlauf (Marion County), Angela Weber (Johnson County); Beth Wrobel (Porter County); and Mari Yamaguchi (Marion County). |
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