The third annual Women in Government Relations (WGR) Education Legislative Forum addressed the education issues yet to be dealt with in the 116th Congress, from both the policy and funding perspectives. Joined by education committee staff from both chambers and parties, as well as education appropriations staff, attendees gained insights about the priorities of the education authorizers and appropriators as well as other hot topics in education.

A light breakfast will be served.

Keynote Speaker: Denise Forte, Senior Vice President for Partnership and Engagement, The Education Trust

Panel Moderator: MaryEllen McGuire, President, Postsecondary National Policy Institute

Panelists: 

• Amy Jones, Director of Education and Human Services, Office of Rep. Virginia Foxx
• Jacque Chevalier Mosley, Director of Education Policy, Office of Rep. Bobby Scott
• Philip Tizzani, Professional Staff Member, Office of Rep. Rosa DeLauro
• Mark Laisch, Professional Staff Member, Office of Senator Patty Murray
• Mike Gentile, Professional Staff Member, Office of Senator Roy Blunt