Our Mission

To promote and expand access, advocacy and awareness of the values of the Democratic Women’s Club of The Villages.  We seek to involve women in the political process and to encourage and guide candidates as they focus on Democratic values in the State of Florida and across the nation.

Our Objectives

Urge that every Democrat to vote
and vote for Democrats

Meetings

We meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
The next meeting is Saturday, April 19.
Moyer Recreation Center
(3000 Moyer Loop, The Villages)
Doors Open 9:30am; Meeting starts at 10am

Natasha Sutherland

Speaker: Natasha Sutherland,
Deputy Director, Florida Watch

Messaging for Results:
Effective Communication for Issue Advocacy and Candidate Support

Natasha is the Deputy Director of Florida Watch, a non-profit hub for message development, digital communications, and research. She recently served as official spokesperson and Senior Communications Advisor to Yes on 4, Florida’s 2024 abortion rights ballot initiative campaign. Natasha serves the local community as Commissioner on the Tallahassee-Leon Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. With years of experience in communications and political advocacy, her mission is to drive meaningful change through strategic messaging and campaign leadership. She partners with diverse organizations, along with grassroots and elected leaders, to strategize and build consensus around initiatives that shift the political landscape towards improving the lives of all Floridians, no matter their background. A graduate of Florida State University, first generation American, former educator, and military spouse, Natasha has been working in state politics since 2017.

Florida Watch

Florida Watch is a communications and research organization with a digital-first lens. Re-launched in the spring of 2020, we serve as the progressive community’s in-state hub for message development, digital communications, and research.

Natasha Sutherland

Speaker: Natasha Sutherland, Deputy Director, Florida Watch

Messaging for Results: Effective Communication for Issue Advocacy and Candidate Support

Natasha is the Deputy Director of Florida Watch, a non-profit hub for message development, digital communications, and research. She recently served as official spokesperson and Senior Communications Advisor to Yes on 4, Florida’s 2024 abortion rights ballot initiative campaign. Natasha serves the local community as Commissioner on the Tallahassee-Leon Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. With years of experience in communications and political advocacy, her mission is to drive meaningful change through strategic messaging and campaign leadership. She partners with diverse organizations, along with grassroots and elected leaders, to strategize and build consensus around initiatives that shift the political landscape towards improving the lives of all Floridians, no matter their background. A graduate of Florida State University, first generation American, former educator, and military spouse, Natasha has been working in state politics since 2017.

Florida Watch

Florida Watch is a communications and research organization with a digital-first lens. Re-launched in the spring of 2020, we serve as the progressive community’s in-state hub for message development, digital communications, and research.

Lunch Out After the Meeting

After the meeting, please join us for  lunch. It’s always fun and a great way to meet members you do not know. Location to be announced at the meeting.

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Topic: Project 2025

Join us to interact with Betsy and Josie and go to lunch afterwards.
Location to be announced at the meeting.

Board of Directors

Sue Dubman, President
Mary Schulz, Treasurer
Sharon Vaughan, Recording.Secretary
Barbara Lochiatto, Corresponding.Secretary
Pat Beerhalter, Immediate.Past.President
Paula Berman, Hospitality Director
Michelle Newman, Founder

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