i Live 2 Lead

In conjunction with the American political leadership training program for high school girls, Running Start, we brought the following leaders to our 2010 summit: Dee Dee Meyers (Former White House Press Secretary), Elizabeth Gore (United Nations Foundation), Alyse Nelson (CEO, Vital Voices), Ambassador Sally Shelton-Colby (La Pietra Coalition), Kate Ebner (Co-Director Georgetown University's Leadership Coaching Program), Dr. Carolyn Campbell (expert in international negotiations).

"Women have to own their value. They have to believe in their hearts that it makes a difference."
Former United States Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers

"You can lead anywhere in any community."
Executive Director of U.N. Foundation Elizabeth Gore

"You need to use your voice and power to give to those who have none."
CEO of Vital Voices Alyse Nelson

"Investing in women is smart economics."
Ambassador Sally Shelton-Colby

"Don't ever let someone tell you that you can't do something..."
Ambassador of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic

"Do what you love...Everything else will follow."
U.S. Representative of Arizona Gabrielle Giffords

"Young women should not be discouraged by potential barriers."
U.S. Representative of Arizona Ann Kirkpatrick

Being a women and mother has given her a unique perspective to better represent her constituents.
U.S. Representative of Florida Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Confident and secure men are comfortable around strong women.
Jan Boyer

Be open to new experiences and embrace challenges since they help you grow.
Ambassador Sally Shelton-Colby

Studying abroad is very important because no country has a monopoly on wisdom.
Ambassador Sally Shelton-Colby