Why Running for Office is Worth the Risk | Sofia Pereira | TEDxHumboldtBay

Sofia Pereira is an elected official, “policy wonk,” and an expert in women’s political leadership. She brings years of political organizing experience to She Should Run, a national organization dedicated to expanding the talent pool of women running for elected office. As the community manager, Sofia oversees the She Should Run Incubator, supporting thousands of women across the country as they consider running for office. Sofia Pereira is an elected official, “policy wonk,” and an expert in women’s political leadership. She brings years of political organizing experience to She Should Run, a national organization dedicated to expanding the talent pool of women running for elected office. As the community manager, Sofia oversees the She Should Run Incubator, supporting thousands of women across the country as they consider running for office. Prior to joining She Should Run, Sofia served as a field representative for Assemblymember Wesley Chesbro in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties, and as a legislative analyst for the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services where she focused on state and federal policy ranging from social services to health care. Sofia has direct campaign experience having worked on political campaigns at the local and congressional level. Sofia is a 2014 graduate of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale, after which she ran successfully for the Arcata City Counci This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@amadthing]

A phrase that really resonated with me: "What makes us human makes us equipped to lead and serve." What a beautifully courageous and inspiring talk!

[@brigidspencer5123]

She speaks of losing her relationship with her dad as if he didn't choose to lose his own relationship with her because she wanted to be true to herself. It's his loss too, he could have chosen to agree to disagree. Good for her for staying true to herself!

[@8passions]

Hello Lorena Spencer, There is a response written to you regarding your post.

[@8passions]

Her father actually did agree to disagree.. you are missing the point.

[@davidpereira5407]

I deleted my comments in response to your post and my daughter's video mentioning me. I have to be the better person and just accept it is the price I must pay. Life matters and as my life comes closer to its end, I do not wish to leave behind negative statements said by me. I don't want negative reminders for Sofia from me when I am gone. She was my most significant accomplishment in life.

[@nightowl5475]

There’s nothing wrong with women running for political office as long as they share the views and believes as their constituents. I don’t believe in far left candidates that push far left leaning political ideas that represent a small minority fraction of the voting public. People should be represented by politicians that support their ideas and point of view.

[@Positivelysierra222]

That was amazing. Thank you

[@laviktwa1632]

Powerful!

[@carnishaxo2.0]

thank you

[@1973superdad]

What about the constitution i didnt hear that as part of your decision.

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Thank you. Exactly what I was listening for. Hold the oath.

[@dirtyk64]

Awh fuk. Not even two seconds in.

[@simplytex]

Phenomenal words!

[@morfsevals4106]

AREA UNSOLVED: Streets of the community ......... Book ......

[@EmceePinks]

Aww, was hoping this was a non-gender specific video.

[@marcusyakira1094]

indeed we need affirmative action for women

[@GamerDad_91]

I see a hooked nose.

[@thingsido3174]

Beginning to think you sound like a socialist.