In this episode, we talk to Gina-Louise Sciarra, the mayor of Northampton, MA. She never dreamt she would be the mayor of Northampton when she graduated from Smith College, but a path in politics and advocacy led her to City Hall. We will learn all about that and her leadership journey, the following: 1) how life's twists and turns take us to unexpected places, 2) how she has always had a passion for political activism, and 3) how she ended up in Northampton City Hall (and how the transition has been).
To connect with Mayor Sciarra, please visit this link.
And an answer to the pondering on the podcast! What percent of mayors in the United States are female? According to the Center for American Women and Politics, it is 22% for cities with populations 30K and up.