Proud to see a spotlight on our friends from Speechwriters of Color in Axios today—and grateful for all they do to support the next generation of speechwriters of color, and in turn, the future of our profession. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…

As Gotham CEO Dan Gerstein said, “Lack of representation is holding back the [speechwriting] profession.” Shout-out to the incredible work being done by Speechwriters of Color to right this wrong and amplify diverse voices. bit.ly/3LxliS5

Good piece in Axios on diversity in speechwriting — including the great work of Speechwriters of Color (Speechwriters of Color) to bring more diverse voices into the field. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…

We’re thrilled to see the community Speechwriters of Color is building—and we’ll keep working until our industry truly reflects all those who entrust us with their words. axios.com/2022/09/22/rep…

I'm grateful for having the chance to chat w/ Eleanor Hawkins about the importance of expanding diversity in speechwriting and the game-changing work I’m leading with Speechwriters of Color!

All-star panel this morning! Eric Schnure, @jreische, @justthis1thing, #IsabelleGaudeulEhrhart, @speechwritersc's Michael Franklin, and Julie Lasson talk pandemic writing, job realities, and the facets of exec comms to start off Day 2 of #psaworldconference.

"What are you doing to help make the folks you're serving more free?" Speechwriters of Color's Michael Franklin says we've seen progress but have a lot more work to do on expanding the profession. "We have to own that power, because that's what the moment requires." #psaworldconference

Now that the dust has begun to settle thought I'd geek out on my favorite political pastime: election night speeches. 🧵

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Meet our panelists: ✍️ Michael Franklin, co-founder and executive director of Speechwriters of Color; ✍️ Nancy Kwan (Boston U Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine'24), former speechwriter for Mayor Marty Walsh and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; ✍️ Ezra Zwaeli 王明瑞, director of speechwriting for Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭.

It's not too late to register for our speechwriting chat tomorrow! Join Michael Franklin, co-founder & executive director of Speechwriters of Color; Nancy Kwan (Boston U Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine'24), former speechwriter for Mayor Walsh and Dana-Farber; and Ezra Zwaeli 王明瑞, speechwriting director for Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭.

.Michael Franklin reflects on Speechwriters of Color's 500+ global members, partnering w/the Biden-Harris admin, and more. Want to help transform our profession? Try more mentors+internships+apprenticeships, outreach to MSIs+HBCUs, and funding new faces at #PSAWorldConference—and beyond.

Sec. Buttigieg's fmr. speechwriter expects Pres. Biden to focus on "real things his administration has done for real people" during his #SOTU tonight. The founder of "Speechwriters of Color" adds: "You have to start with finding the shared values between generations."

Today I had the honor of being named one of Washington Life Magazine’s Young Movers and Shakers alongside my friend Speechwriters of Color Founder, Michael Franklin! Check it out: washingtonlife.com/digital-editio…

Spoke with Sarah Kessler for this edition of Dealbook about commencements on behalf of Speechwriters of Color “A new part of the package this year, in addition to the remarks that they would deliver, is also having some alternative transition remarks in the event of a disruption,”