Ready to Run™ Pennsylvania

Ready to Run™ Pennsylvania provides non-partisan political training to encourage women to run for government leadership positions. The day-long program targets women considering or recently deciding to run for political office, providing training and mentoring by campaign professionals, political women, and officeholders.

Ready to Run™ Pennsylvania is part of the Ready to Run™ National Training Network of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers University (NJ).

“When I decided to run for Congress, I was a newbie – I’d never even considered running for anything before then. What I knew was that I needed practical, nonpartisan advice from smart people who understood intimately what I was going through. I’m so, so grateful to Ready to Run for helping me when I needed it most.”

— Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan

Ready to Run Campaign Training for Women

January 16 - 17, 2026

Pre-Conference: Women of Color in Pennsylvania Politics

Friday, January 16, 2026

6:00 pm - 8:00pm

Cost: $20 (Early Bird price until 1/2/2026)

*Pre-Conference Only Ticket; full conference registration includes a ticket to the pre-conference.

Ready to Run Pittsburgh Full Conference

Saturday, January 17, 2026

9:15am - 5:00pm

Cost: $50 (Early Bird price until 1/2/2026)

*Full conference registration includes a ticket to the pre-conference.

Conference Information

Location: Chatham Eastside

6585 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

This location has free parking and is easily accessible by public transportation.

Directions

Ready to Run Pittsburgh Keynote

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato*

Sara Innamorato was sworn in as the first woman to serve as the Allegheny County Executive on January 2, 2024. The Innamorato Administration’s guiding principle is to build a strong Allegheny County for All – one that serves all 1.3 million residents – built on a foundation of dignity and respect.

Between November 2023 and April 2024, County Executive Innamorato heard from residents countywide through the All In Allegheny survey, the largest, most diverse, and most inclusive community engagement initiative this county has ever seen. Those insights were reflected in the All In Allegheny Action Plan, with 91 specific steps to deliver on community priorities.

Prior to winning the election for County Executive, she served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after securing an overwhelming majority and winning the election for the 21st District seat in 2018. In 2022, the legislature passed Sara’s Whole Home Repairs legislation which distributed $125M in critical funding to keep seniors, and those facing housing insecurity in their homes.

Sara is a lifelong resident of Allegheny County, currently residing in Upper Lawrenceville. She is a graduate of North Hills High School and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration.