About NPFWhile there are many political education programs designed for seasoned professionals or partisans, the New Politics Forum remains unique. Established in 2003 at the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life, the New Politics Forum is the only program of its kind in Texas offering conferences, trainings, and events that are: (1) strictly nonpartisan; (2) primarily youth-focused; and (3) taught by active political professionals.New Politics ForumNPF_f935f580-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab165Moody College of CommunicationUniversity of Texas at AustinAnnette Strauss InstituteTAYLOR FOODYProgram Coordinator -- Taylor joins the Annette Strauss Institute as the New Politics Forum (NPF) Program Coordinator. She helps oversee NPF's digital platforms and coordinate events to bolster civic engagement amongst college-aged youth. While studying Government at the University of Texas at Austin, Taylor was awarded two Department of Education fellowships to India, where she studied Hindi and became familiar with the politics of the world's largest democracy. She has previously interned with Project Vote Smart as a Legislative Research Intern, so she is excited to return to the Strauss family!BIANCA SOLISOutreach Program Coordinator -- Bianca Solis is the new Outreach Program Coordinator for New Politics Forum. She previously worked as a fundraising associate at Norma Denham & Associates, a full- service political consulting firm. She assisted political candidates in State, County, and City races in meeting their campaign fundraising goals by coordinating various fundraising events and growing their donor base. Prior to her active participation in local politics, she was an Assistant Program Manager for Student Services at the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. There was she given the opportunity to work with students from across the country and was responsible for the recruitment and promotion of a national internship program and scholarship opportunities. She also assisted in the coordination of local professional development events, regional STEM Summits and an annual higher education conference. Bianca received her B.A in Communication Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.Hatton W. Sumners FoundationThe New Politics Forum is supported in part by a grant from the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation. Texas LocalitiesYoung PeopleTo make an impact in the lives of New Politics Forum participants_f935f670-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab165To train young people in the dynamics of politics in Texas_f935f6f2-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab165TrainingOur Program Values: CREATE A TEXAS FOCUS -- Most political training programs emphasize national rather than local politics. The New Politics Forum reverses these priorities by focusing on the dynamic political climate of Texas.YouthWORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE -- Most political programs are designed for mature professionals rather than young citizens. The New Politics Forum program offers knowledge and skills that help prepare the next generation for their role as active citizens, stewards of self-governance, and for immediate entry into campaign and political work, thus infusing new talent and vitality into the political process.CitizenshipStewardshipPoliticsTalentVitalityEducationOFFER A PRACTICAL EDUCATION -- The New Politics Forum was created to offer college-aged participants an opportunity to learn about politics from active political professionals. Students learn from the practical experience of others while also gaining a strong foundation in the technological, philosophical, and ethical components of civic life, political engagement, and campaigns.PracticalityEthicsEngagementCivic LeadershipDEVELOP CIVIC LEADERS -- There are many ways that citizens can be involved in their communities. The opportunity in self-governance is that we all can find a way to contribute to the democratic process. The New Politics Forum helps the next generation connect to their civic values, interests, skills, and beliefs – the foundation of sustained engagement. Our events and opportunities work to jumpstart the process, expand professional networks, and help to connect participants with other engaged peers and active political professionals across the partisan spectrum.DemocracySelf-GovernanceResearchEvery year, the New Politics Forum utilizes independent researches to conduct a major program evaluation that examines the effects of attending NPF events on participants' political attitudes, skills, and involvement. These studies have consistently found that NPF enhances political understanding, promotes political interest and motivation, and develops general political skills in young people. UnderstandingMotivationSkillNonpartisanshipSkillsOffer hands-on skill development that combines job relevance with cutting-edge academic research_f935f76a-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab1651_f935f83c-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab165Networking & MentorshipOffer networking and mentorship opportunities for students and alumni_f935f8dc-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab1652_f935f95e-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab165TopicsOffer rotating topics appropriate to the political environment and changes in new media_f935f9ea-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab1653_f935fa76-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab165Conferences & TrainingOffer conferences and trainings that incorporate a more critical approach focusing on ethics, political values, and culture_f935faf8-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab1654_f935fb8e-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab165Engagement & CareersOffer a stepping stone to careers in politics and life-long, sustained civic engagement_f935fc10-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab1655_f935fc9c-65d7-11e9-a75d-3719e1aab1652019-04-23https://moody.utexas.edu/centers/strauss/new-politics-forum/about-new-politics-forumOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net