Elections Matter: Anna and Ida Eskamani Discuss Voting and What's at Stake

Start: 2020-06-17 19:00:00 UTC Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00)

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Elections Matter: Anna and Ida Eskamani Discuss Voting and What's at Stake

Florida Indivisibles and other Resistance Groups will have the opportunity to hear from two sisters, Ida and Anna Eskamani, both powerhouses in Florida politics. Join us to hear from Anna and Ida as they discuss voting in Florida and what's at stake.

Ida V. Eskamani is a first generation Iranian-American and the daughter of working people. She earned dual degrees in Political Science and Sociology as well as a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. She has spent the last decade working in Florida politics for campaigns, advocacy groups, and lawmakers. She currently works with several progressive organizations in the state including Florida Immigrant Coalition, facilitating legislative efforts and coalition building on behalf of marginalized communities.  

Representative Anna V. Eskamani is an Orlando native and daughter of working-class immigrants, elected to serve District 47 in the Florida House. Anna previously served as the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida and is a PhD student studying Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida. Authentic, vocal, and effective, she is a champion for LGBTQ equality, the environment, affordable housing, increased access to healthcare, and public education.  

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