Please join us via Zoom (see link below) for “Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport: Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy in Illinois” with Allyson Haut.  Hakafa member, Allyson Haut, is the President of the League of Women Voters of Illinois, a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that works to advance and protect the critical role of voters in democracy. With more than 3600 members in 41 local leagues throughout Illinois, the League educates and activates the public year-round to use the power of their voice and their vote. Allyson will lead a discussion on empowering voters and defending Democracy in Illinois.  

Allyson attended her first League of Women Voters meeting with her mother at the age of five, thus beginning her passionate commitment to the League. She is an accomplished League leader, having served in many roles at the local level and on the LWVIL board as co-chair of Issues and Advocacy Committee. Allyson’s lifelong commitment to social justice is reflected in her leadership and service with numerous nonprofits including organizations which address food insecurity. Most recently her board service includes the JWS Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and Friends of the Wilmette Public Library. A graduate of Wellesley College, Allyson went on to earn a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She was a faculty member of Rush Medical College at Rush University, working in patient care, research and teaching and serving as Director of Behavioral Sciences Education for the medical college and Director of the Health Psychology residency program. 

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87130675137?pwd=UE8xbG1uYUpyVWQ1NFNiYUxodHY4QT09
Meeting ID: 871 3067 5137
To Dial-In: 312-626-6799

All Hakafa adults are invited to participate in our Sunday Morning Adult Education classes led by both congregational and community scholars who will delve into a variety of topics of special interest and expertise. Feel free to come for one session or for all of them!