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"Women On Wednesdays": Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) - "Daughter of the Heartland," in conversation with Betsy Fischer Martin
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As part of our “Women on Wednesdays” series, please join the Women & Politics Institute for a virtual conversation with WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), author of a new memoir, Daughter of the Heartland: My Ode to the Country That Raised Me.
Ernst’s book tells the story of a woman whose strong work ethic was formed on a farm in rural Iowa and whose resolve was tested, first in the United States military and then in an underdog campaign for the Senate. Through it all, she proved herself a natural leader. As a woman “fighting for position in the boys’ clubs of the military and politics, she found strength in courage and vulnerability, becoming a role model for women everywhere.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sen. Joni Ernst has dedicated her life to her state and country, serving in the military for over 23 years. In November 2014, she was elected as the first woman to serve in a federally-elected office from the state of Iowa and also became the first female combat veteran elected to serve in the Senate. Known for her independent leadership and commitment to public service, Joni previously served as the Montgomery County Auditor and as a state senator.
ABOUT BETSY FISCHER MARTIN
Betsy Fischer Martin is an Emmy-winning journalist and former TV news executive. Currently, she is the Executive Director of the Women & Politics Institute at American University and a faculty member in the School of Public Affairs, where she teaches courses on campaigns and elections. During her earlier career in television news, she spent 23 years at NBC News serving as the longtime Executive Producer of Meet the Press with Tim Russert and as the Managing Editor of NBC News Political Programming.
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