A discussion about government, social action and civil engagement with Maria Teresa Kumar

Maria Teresa Kumar, President and CEO of Voto Latino, and Emmy-nominated MSNBC commentator, will speak about government, social action and civil engagement at Sherwood Regional Library.  The event, proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Sherwood Regional Library, will be on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.

Ms. Kumar was named one of the 10 most powerful women in Washington, DC, by Elle Magazine and one of the 20 most influential Latinos under 40 by PODER magazine.  She has appeared on NPR, PBS, Bill Maher’s HBO show and has spoken at SXSW and TEDx.

Her organization, Voto Latino, affects change by empowering young Latinos to better their future and community.  Fast Company called Maria Teresa one of the top 100 Creative Minds for her work at Voto Latino, using technology, celebrity voices, media and youth themselves to empower a generation of young voters. Under her leadership, Voto Latino has become a key factor in national elections by directly registering over 225,000 new voters and influencing millions more through viral, celebrity-driven campaigns.

Please register for this event. You may sign up by phone at 703-765-3645, option 4.  From our homepage, you can  also register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library and look for the Library Services heading.  The second link is Sign Up For an Event, and after you do, check out what else is offered through our website.