2011 ALC: "Simply Amazing"

"Simply amazing" is how I would describe my experience of 9to5’s 2011 Annual Leadership Conference. This was a trip that marked a lot of firsts me. It opened my eyes to a lot of things I never knew and that I never paid attention to.

Thanks to 9to5, I actually spent time talking with the staff of our state senators and representatives. I also flew, rode on a subway, and ate Mediterranean food — all for the first time!    

Moreover, ALC helped me open up to a new way of thinking.  It was eye-opening to see people of different classes being viewed so differently but at the same time very similarly during a workshop on class and classism. I also enjoyed interacting with members from other state chapters and learning what campaigns they are working on.

I really enjoyed myself and would like to thank all of 9to5 for making me feel comfortable as well as allowing me to be a part of such a beautiful conference. I have enjoyed myself thus far and look forward to doing more, as well as next year’s conference!

Keep up the good work, 9to5!

-Torrie Moffett, 9to5 Member