A women-oriented group geared toward expanding the conservative movement has opened a new chapter in the District, set to bring lawmakers and high-profile female speakers to reach young women.
The Independent Women’s Network has more than 14 chapters across the nation and has cultivated roughly 150 members since launching in February.
This week, the group began hosting its speaker series which will feature conservative women talking about policy issues. Rep. Claudia Tenney, New York Republican, kicked off the event in Washington.
“People get to see a lot more women leaders, serving in Congress, serving in the Senate, serving in political jobs, serving in corporate jobs, and I think that’s inspiring for young women,” Ms.