Congresswoman Becca Balint

Being the first woman and openly LGBTQ U.S. Congresswoman from Vermont

Have you ever thought about running for local office? If so, listen to this episode! 

In this episode of Conversations with Seven Sisters we are joined by U.S. Congresswoman Becca Balint (Smith College c/o ‘90) of the great state of Vermont on her journey from school teacher to US Congresswoman. 

Buckle in as we discuss how Congresswoman Balint went from school teacher to Vermont State Representative to the first woman and openly gay person to represent Vermont in the U.S. Congress. She uses her role as the only congressperson to represent Vermont to work for Vermont families on making the country safer and fairer to all. She shares how she has been able to move forward and pass legislation despite partisanship. 

If you feel like there is too much change to be made and don’t know where to start, this episode is for you. Let Congresswoman Balint and I know that you listened by posting on one of our Facebook Groups about what you learned from the episode. 

In the episode we discuss how Congresswoman Balint has been able to move forward and pass legislation despite partisanship. She uses her role as the only congressperson from Vermont to work for all families on making the country safer and fairer to all.

We are so glad that Congresswoman Balint took the time to speak with us and we hope you enjoy!

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