Wisconsin Women in Government Gala

MEDIA RELEASE: Wisconsin Women in Government, a statewide, bipartisan, non-profit organization of professional women in and around government service, is pleased to announce Alyssa Farah is the keynote speaker for the annual Scholarship and Recognition Gala on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Monona Terrace in Madison.

Alyssa Farah is a communications strategist and founding partner of &Partners, a boutique corporate consulting firm in Washington, D.C. From March 2020 through December 2020, Farah served as White House communications director and assistant to the president. Appointed to the role in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farah oversaw the messaging strategy around vaccination development and rollout, an effort known as Operation Warp Speed. Farah had previously served as the press secretary and deputy assistant to the secretary for the Department of Defense. She also served as press secretary for Vice President Mike Pence between 2017 and 2019. In her remarks, Farah will share her perspective on how companies and individuals can navigate political polarization and find common ground.

The gala will also feature the presentation of the WWIG Rising Star and Legacy awards, which recognize remarkable women for their promise and commitment to public service.

“We are thrilled to return to an in-person event for our 2022 gala,” said WWIG president Amanda Graham. “This will be a wonderful opportunity to gather with others committed to public service and to recognize some of the amazing women making a difference in Wisconsin.”