Saturday, February 01

Spain

Public Narrative for Organizing Workshop

From Alana Moceri:
Inauguration Day was every bit as ugly as I expected and it’s going to get uglier. It’s devastating to see our country led by this man and it’s hard to not get cynical or just curl up in a fetal position in defeat. Activism–working alongside other people who share your values is good medicine and the most urgent thing we can do is everything in our power to assure that Democrats take back the House and/or the Senate in 2026.


If you're ready to keep fighting, please join us on Saturday, February 1st. I’ll be sharing some of what I learned studying Public Narrative last semester with Marshall Ganz, the legendary organizer and Harvard professor. Marshall emphasizes how organizing takes the head, the heart and the hands. Public narrative is a leadership practice that focuses on the heart: the values we share that drive us to keep moving forward. We’ll learn and practice how to tell our personal stories of why we are involved in Democrats Abroad and the urgency of electing Democrats who share our values.

 
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Time: 12-16h, including lunch together from 13:30-14:30h
We have limited spots, so please only RSVP if you can commit to attending the entire time!
Location: La China Mandarina (Plaza de Cascorro 17)
Cost: We are charging $20 to cover the cost of a buffet lunch with 1 drink per person.
We have reserved 5 free tickets for folks for whom cost would be a barrier to participation. Please e-mail Maggie Zelonis (DA Madrid Vice-Chair) if you'd like one of those tickets.
 
About Public Narrative for Organizing Workshop Leader Alana Moceri
Alana Moceri is an international relations professor at IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, a featured analyst at World Politics Review, columnist at El Español, and a TV & radio commentator. She teaches and writes about public diplomacy, global governance, electoral campaigns, public opinion, and grassroots and transnational activism with a focus on the U.S., the EU, and Spain.

Her work has been featured in Fareed Zakaria’s Global Briefing newsletter and she is also a regular contributor to Spanish publications such as El Pais, El Español and EsGlobal. Alana has appeared as an analyst on TV and radio programs around the world including BBC, Sky News, Deutsche Welle TV, Television Española, La Sexta, and VIVOplay. In 2013, she delivered a TEDx talk titled “Journalism for Action”, is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Expert Network and was recognized by the UCLA Alumni Association’s ‘Excellence in Action’ series.

Originally from California, Alana lives and works in Madrid, Spain and has given talks and guest lectures in Spain, the U.S., Portugal, the UK and Germany. She holds a BA in Political Science from UCLA and a master’s degree in Politics and Democracy from UNED, where she graduated at the top of her class. She’s known in Spain for founding and leading Democrats Abroad Spain from 2004-2009, including Barack Obama’s ground-breaking presidential run in 2008.

WHEN

Saturday, February 01, 2025 at 12:00 PM Madrid Time

WHERE

La China Mandarina
Plaza de Cascorro 17
Madrid
28005
Spain
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CONTACT

Maggie Zelonis

14 RSVPs