[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”37489″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The Dean’s Forum series focuses on the intersection of race and public policy in support of the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance’s mission to host community conversations that inspire public leaders.
On April 19, 2024, Dean Jodi Sandfort hosted a conversation with Vincent Hutchings, Garth Fell, and Calista Jahn that probed the national historic and contemporary dynamics around the most basic of our rights as citizens in a democracy. During this election year, we are constantly reminded of the importance of voting and other acts of political participation. This election comes at a time when racial and ethnic disparities in voting and participation persist. The election system is under scrutiny and federal protections against racialized disenfranchisement, such as the Voting Rights Act, have been invalidated by the Supreme Court. Understanding these matters is critical if we are to strengthen institutions of democracy nationally and to continue Washington State’s leading work around election administration integrity.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Panelists” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”29752″ img_size=”215×205″ css=””][vc_column_text]Vincent Hutchings
Diversity and Social Transformation Professor; Hanes Walton, Jr. Collegiate Professor of Political Science and Afroamerican and African Studies
University of Michigan[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”29753″ img_size=”215×205″ css=””][vc_column_text]Garth Fell
County Auditor
Snohomish County Auditor’s Office[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”29890″ img_size=”215×205″ css=””][vc_column_text]Calista (Cali) Jahn
EPIC Innovation and Engagement Manager
University of Washington[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24103″ img_size=”215×205″ css=””][vc_column_text]Jodi Sandfort
Dean
University of Washington
Evans School of Public Policy & Governance[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Recording” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcPWQqXCICo” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]