Marley Rokas, a senior Political Science major at Sul Ross State University, met with local women in government on Dec. 12 to present her policy brief on women’s representation in government.  The brief was written to satisfy requirements for the PS 3315: Women & Politics class, taught by Dr. Jessica Velasco, and presented to meet the requirements for honors credit.  Following the presentation, attendees engaged in a robust discussion about the presentation, strategies for improving women’s representation in politics and citizen engagement, sharing perspectives from both sides of the political spectrum.

Pictured from left: Sarah Vasquez, Brewster County Clerk; Monica McBride, Brewster County Republican Party Chair; Judy Stokes, Alpine City Council, Ward 1; Dr. Jessica Velasco, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration; Marley Rokas; Catherine Eaves, Alpine Mayor; Mary Bell Lockhart, Brewster County Democratic Party Chair; and Sara Colando, Brewster County Commissioner.