LBJ Women's Campaign School

10/15/2026

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Phyllis Grissom, a member of Cohort 3 of the LBJ Women’s Campaign School!

A lifelong Fort Worth resident and longtime public education advocate, Phyllis Grissom has spent her career developing expertise in one of the most complicated areas of Texas public policy: school finance. She has worked extensively with school districts and communities across Texas and has developed a deep understanding of school funding, property taxes, school budgets, and the policies that shape educational opportunities for students. Her experience at the LBJ Women’s Campaign School gave her an opportunity to build on her commitment to public education.

At the LBJ Women’s Campaign School, she found a community of women who inspire each other to be bold, step forward, and believe that their voices and leadership can make a difference. Phyllis reflected, "The hardest and best thing we did during our time at Campaign School was work together on our final project. We created a comprehensive campaign plan to elect Na'Cole Thompson to public office. And to see Na'Cole today serving and thriving as Mayor of Leander is simply inspirational!"

Today, Phyllis is continuing that journey as a candidate for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board, Place 1. We’re proud to celebrate Phyllis and the continued impact she is making in Tarrant County!

If you are an alum, we would love to hear where your path has taken you since attending the LBJ Women’s Campaign School and potentially feature you in a future Alumni Spotlight.

10/13/2026

We’re excited to partner with the Governor’s Center for Management Development on the Newly Elected Women’s Leadership Institute (NEWLI)!

At the LBJ Women’s Campaign School, we believe in training the whole candidate, and that training shouldn’t stop once the election is over. NEWLI builds on that mission by providing newly elected Texas officials and members of new administration leadership teams with practical skills and resources to help navigate the transition from campaigning to governing.

Learn more and see all the sessions: https://lbj.utexas.edu/newly-elected-womens-leadership-institute

10/05/2026

We had a fantastic time at our Lone Star Legacy Reception celebrating Senator Joan Huffman and Representative Senfronia Thompson! With their proven track records of advocating for women and their histories of passing meaningful legislation that positively impacts Texans across our state, we are grateful for their leadership and trailblazing.

A special thank you to Raise Your Hand Texas for welcoming us and allowing us to host this special evening, and to AT&T, Texas Chemistry Council, and Tito’s Vodka for helping make the night possible. We could not have done it without you!

Want access to more events like this while supporting the next generation of leaders? Join our Founder’s Circle today and support the bipartisan training and leadership development of the LBJ Women’s Campaign School.

Learn more and join today: https://lbjwcs.lbj.utexas.edu/founders-circle-lbj-womens-campaign-school

09/30/2026

TODAY is the last day to submit your application to the LBJ Women’s Campaign School, and we’re wrapping up our LBJWCS in Action series with LBJWCS Advisory Council Chair Jenifer Sarver!

Jenifer has been involved with the LBJ Women's Campaign School since it began and has shared her expertise in communications with our cohort members year after year. Her sessions have empowered women to build their confidence and inspired them to take the next step toward running for office. Learn more about Jenifer on our website!

Come learn from Jenifer and our incredible lineup of campaign experts. Applications for the 2027 LBJ Women’s Campaign School close TODAY. Apply today: https://apply.lbj.utexas.edu/apply/

09/28/2026

Applications close THIS WEDNESDAY!

Don’t wait! Now is your chance to take the next step in your leadership journey and apply to the LBJ Women’s Campaign School.

Have questions or need help submitting your application? Reach out to us at [email protected].

09/24/2026

SIX days left to apply to the LBJ Women’s Campaign School!

Today’s LBJWCS in Action spotlight is Sami Ewing, a proud Cohort 6 alumna and our D.C. Regional Lead!

Sami brings professional expertise in congressional communications and policy, with an emphasis on international affairs and defense. She currently works as a Legislative Assistant for Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds. She is also currently pursuing two master’s degrees at The Citadel and the Naval War College.

Learn more about Sami and apply to LBJWCS today: https://lbjwcs.lbj.utexas.edu/news/lbjwcs-action-sami-ewing

09/22/2026

🌟 LBJWCS Alumni Spotlight 🌟

This month, we're proud to spotlight Sydney Ramon, the Austin Regional Lead on the Alumni Council and a Cohort 6 Alum!

Sydney Ramon is the Manager of Postsecondary Education and Workforce Policy at The Commit Partnership, where she works to advance policies that improve educational attainment and economic mobility across Texas. Her background spans state government relations, education policy, and nonprofit advocacy, all rooted in a belief that access to opportunity can transform lives and communities. She is also the founder of The Second Course, an Austin-based community learning initiative that brings people together through shared curiosity and lifelong learning. A proud Rio Grande Valley native, Sydney is passionate about fostering civic engagement and developing the next generation of public leaders.

We’re so proud to celebrate Sydney and the impact she continues to make in the communities she serves!

If you are an alum, we would love to hear where your path has taken you since attending the LBJ Women’s Campaign School and potentially feature you in a future Alumni Spotlight.

09/21/2026

Just 9 days left to apply to the 2027 Cohort at the LBJ Women’s Campaign School!🤘🧡

Whether you’re looking to run for office or help candidates in your community get elected, the LBJ Women’s Campaign School is the place for you. Now is your chance to submit your application and join a community of change-makers who are ready to gain the skills to step into the political arena and win.

Applications close September 30, so don’t wait! If you have questions about the application or program, reach out to us at [email protected].

Apply: https://apply.lbj.utexas.edu/apply/

09/16/2026

Our next LBJWCS in Action spotlight features Cohort 5 alum Isabella Lee Tibbetts, who is currently running for Jackson County Commissioner in Oregon.

After attending LBJWCS, Isabella shared that one of the most valuable parts of the program was learning how to work across the aisle. She left with a deeper understanding of how leaders with different values and beliefs can find common ground and work together to better serve their communities. Read more about Isabella’s journey on our website!

If you've been thinking about running for office, don't wait. Apply before applications close: https://lbjwcs.lbj.utexas.edu/how-apply

09/16/2026

We’re excited to partner with the Governor’s Center for Management Development on the Newly Elected Women’s Leadership Institute (NEWLI)!

At the LBJ Women’s Campaign School, we believe in training the whole candidate, and that training shouldn’t stop once the election is over. NEWLI builds on that mission by providing newly elected Texas officials and members of new administration leadership teams with practical skills and resources to help navigate the transition from campaigning to governing.

Learn more and register: https://lbj.utexas.edu/newly-elected-womens-leadership-institute

We're excited to announce a new executive training program from LBJ Executive Education, in partnership with the LBJ Women's Campaign School: Newly Elected Women’s Leadership Institute (NEWLI)! 🇺🇸

📅 December 5, 2026 & January 9, 2027

Designed for newly elected Texas officials and members of new administration leadership teams, NEWLI helps participants make the transition from campaigning to governing with practical skills for navigating public office.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://lbj.utexas.edu/newly-elected-womens-leadership-institute