KANSAS CITY, MO – May 23, 2023 – One of the nation’s most high-profile and truth-seeking political journalists, Mara Liasson, will speak at United WE’s 2023 We Work For Change event on September 26. Hosted in-person at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and live streamed nationally, Liasson is sure to inspire us to listen and understand the important role media, politics, and civil discourse play in our lives.
We Work for Change, presented by Bank of America, is United WE's signature annual fundraising event uniting women and allies to raise funds and awareness to advance all women's economic and civic leadership. The event has inspired generations of women and men to work toward a more gender-equitable world.
“Bank of America is committed to empowering and advancing women within our own organization and throughout society through equitable policies and opportunities,” said Linda Lenza, Senior Vice President and Market Executive, Bank of America Kansas City. “United WE has a long 32-year history of impacting progress for generations of women, and we are proud to be the presenting sponsor of We Work For Change.”
As a national political correspondent for NPR, Liasson provides extensive coverage of politics and policy from Washington, DC — focusing on the White House and Congress. Each election year, Liasson provides key coverage of the candidates and issues in both presidential and congressional races. During her tenure she has covered eight presidential elections — from 1992 to 2020.
“In my 36 years at NPR, I’ve had the opportunity to listen firsthand to the politics and policy issues facing the country,” said Mara Liasson. “United WE’s non-partisan approach is more important than ever, as their research shows inequities in pay, paid family leave, affordable childcare and barriers for women entrepreneurs are challenges that affect our nation’s economy.”
Liasson’s reports can be heard regularly on NPR’s award-winning news programs, Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She is a three-time winner of the White House Correspondents' Association's Merriman Smith Award for daily news coverage.
“Mara Liasson is one of the most trusted non-partisan voices in political journalism and we recognize and value the power of storytelling that she brings to the table,” said Wendy Doyle, President & CEO of United WE. “We are delighted for Mara to share her extensive knowledge of politics, current events, and her experiences as a woman leader in the media at We Work For Change as we unite with hundreds of women and allies across the country to fuel and advance all women’s economic and civic leadership.”
Event sponsorship opportunities are available now. To view sponsorship opportunities or to become a sponsor, visit https://united-we.org/wwfc2023.
If space allows, tickets will be available in August. Join United WE in creating meaningful change for all women and learn more at www.united-we.org.