Idaho
Andrea Shipley
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As a young queer activist, I felt so many barriers to getting involved and staying involved. The work seemed unpredictable, the language used was cryptic and full of acronyms and gaining access to targeted decision makers seemed overwhelming. Then, Working for Equality and Economic Liberation helped me get into a program helping me grow personally and politically.
Maria Gonzalez Mabbutt
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During the 90's (when I served on Idaho Women's Network Board), I learned about CSTI. I ALWAYS wanted to attend this Conference, but the time (several days), the location (Portland) and the fact that I had a full time job (as Idaho's Farm Worker Monitor Advocate, within the Employment Department) plus was a single Mom (raising THREE daughters) posed several barriers for my attending.
Lisa Ramirez
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I attended a couple of trainings with Western States Center. I meet some wonderful people who have given me the strength to run as a School Board Trustee as for an Hispanic Woman, single parent mother, was the first. They gave me the information to stand before people and train on my issues and how it affects our Hispanic Community .
