Past Events

Election Night Watch Party with The Matriots!

November 5, 2024
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ThirdSpace Action Lab
1464 E 105th Street
Cleveland, OH 44106

Let's come together in community and support as we eagerly await the election night results together! Food and beverages will be provided and this event is free. Pre-registration is required to ensure we do not exceed capacity limits.

Women United Against Gerrymandering Virtual Event

September 16, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Matriots Education Fund partnered with Red, Wine & Blue, The League of Women Voters- Ohio, Common Cause – Ohio, and the Leadership Now Project to bring you this event.

Access the event recording below.

Did you miss the Women United Against Gerrymandering event? You can access the recording here: https://youtu.be/7JZECnKyLJU

Matriots Coffee Breaks

September 4, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Matriots Offices
1289 Grandview Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Join us Wednesday September 4th 2024 for our quarterly Matriots Coffee Break from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 1289 Grandview Ave (upstairs), Columbus, Ohio 43212.

Matriots Coffee Breaks

June 5, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Matriots Offices
1289 Grandview Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Join us Wednesday June 5, 2024 for our quarterly Matriots Coffee Break from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 1289 Grandview Ave (upstairs), Columbus, Ohio 43212.

Candidate Research Team Virtual Information Session

May 30, 2024
6:00 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkduCgrjMuHNSZlLd7ibdukBjRattIeRo0

Our candidate endorsement process is a key part of our work. A crucial part of that process is completing thorough research on each candidate who applies for our endorsement. Last year we endorsed 154 candidates! That's a lot of candidate research and we need your help!

Candidate Research Team Virtual Information Session

May 29, 2024
1:00 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAufuyvqTIoGNXFsCkUD6uS9NVVdzexb-9_

Our candidate endorsement process is a key part of our work. A crucial part of that process is completing thorough research on each candidate who applies for our endorsement. Last year we endorsed 154 candidates! That's a lot of candidate research and we need your help!

Candidate Research Team Virtual Information Session

May 9, 2024
6:00 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIofu-spzsuHtYY1zskPqNMacdJGdkAE2Uw

Our candidate endorsement process is a key part of our work. A crucial part of that process is completing thorough research on each candidate who applies for our endorsement. Last year we endorsed 154 candidates! That's a lot of candidate research and we need your help!

Candidate Research Team Virtual Information Session

May 8, 2024
1:00 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ldu-vrTgqEtHlRuewQcRD6jS7J4X5DfCQ

Our candidate endorsement process is a key part of our work. A crucial part of that process is completing thorough research on each candidate who applies for our endorsement. Last year we endorsed 154 candidates! That's a lot of candidate research and we need your help!

Virtual Panel Conversation: What’s Next?

April 22, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Click Here to Register.

Join us as we discuss what Ohioans and candidates are focused as we head toward November. Click "Find Out More" to register!

Candidate Research Team Virtual Information Session

April 16, 2024
6:00 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckce-tqD8tH9cdAQQi_rwpza7KgnkFicKl

Our candidate endorsement process is a key part of our work. A crucial part of that process is completing thorough research on each candidate who applies for our endorsement. Last year we endorsed 151 candidates! That's a lot of candidate research and we need your help!

Matriots Coffee Breaks

March 6, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Matriots Offices
1289 Grandview Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Join us Wednesday March 6, 2024 for our quarterly Matriots Coffee Break from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 1289 Grandview Ave (upstairs), Columbus, Ohio 43212.

Post-Election Wrap-Up Zoom

November 29, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Across the State via Zoom

Join us to get critical facts and figures from the 2023 election cycle and hear directly from Matriots-endorsed candidates!

Women in Politics Panel Conversation

September 30, 2023
6:45 pm - 9:45 pm

Riffe Center Studio One Theatre
77 S. Hight St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Join us Sunday, September 30 for a Women in Politics Panel Conversation before the performance of POTUS.

Matriots Coffee Breaks

September 6, 2023
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Matriots Offices
1289 Grandview Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Join us the first Wednesday every month for Matriots Coffee Breaks from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 1289 Grandview Ave (upstairs), Columbus, Ohio 43212.

Conversation About Issue 1

July 31, 2023
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

https://tinyurl.com/MatriotsLWVO

Join us for a virtual conversation between Matriots' Chief Executive Officer Emily Quick Schriver and the League of Women Voters of Ohio's Executive Director Jen Miller as they dig deeper into Issue 1.

Matriots Meetup

May 11, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Highbanks Distillery
1379 E Johnstown Road
Gahanna, OH 43230

Join The Matriots for our May Meetup, May 11 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Highbanks Distillery in Gahanna, Ohio.

Matriots Coffee Breaks

May 3, 2023
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Versa
1201 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215

Join us the first Wednesday every month for Matriots Coffee Breaks from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Versa, 1201 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215.

East Palestine Conversation

March 23, 2023

Watch it on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpzqIUiC_pI

Ohio Reps. Lauren McNally, District 59, and Bride Rose Sweeney, District 16, spoke with us on March 23about the fallout from the Feb. 3 Northfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Matriots Coffee Breaks

February 1, 2023
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

1289 Grandview Ave.
(above Stauf's Coffee Roasters)
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Join us the first Wednesday every month for Matriots Coffee Breaks from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 1289 Grandview Ave. (upstairs) in Grandview Heights.

Research Committee Volunteer Call #2

January 23, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Zoom

Learn more about being part of The Matriots Research Committee to help us find candidates who share our values. Our next Zoom volunteer information session is at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023.

Reproductive Rights March – Columbus

January 22, 2023
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Ohio Statehouse
1 Capitol Square
Columbus, OH 43215

Join us Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at The Ohio Statehouse as we march for reproductive rights. 

Reproductive Rights March – Cleveland

January 22, 2023
11:45 am - 2:30 pm

Market Square Park
Market Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113

Join us Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Market Square Park as we march for reproductive rights. 

Matriots Coffee Breaks

December 7, 2022
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

1289 Grandview Ave.
(above Stauf's Coffee Roasters)
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Join us the first Wednesday every month for Matriots Coffee Breaks from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 1289 Grandview Ave. (upstairs) in Grandview Heights.

Post-Election Wrap Up Zoom

November 17, 2022
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Across the State via Zoom

Join us to get critical facts and figures from the 2022 election cycle. Hear directly from Matriots-endorsed candidates Justice Jennifer Brunner, Troy Greenfield, Sophia Rodriguez, Anita Somani, Erica Crawley, Rachel Baker, Tina Maharath, Tonya Conrath, and Jessica Miranda.

Meet the Candidates: Southwest Ohio

October 13, 2022
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Private Residence

Join us and meet the candidates running for office in Southwest Ohio. This election is critical, and we hope you can attend to meet those running and gear up for November 8.

Meet the Candidates: Northwest Ohio

October 12, 2022
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location provided with RSVP

Join us and meet the candidates running for office in Northwest Ohio. This election is critical, and we hope you can attend to meet those running and gear up for November 8.

Meet the Candidates: Northeast Ohio

October 11, 2022
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Location provided with RSVP

Join us and meet the candidates running for office in Northeast Ohio. This election is critical, and we hope you can attend to meet those running and gear up for November 8.

Meet the Candidates: Central Ohio

October 3, 2022
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location provided with RSVP

Join us and meet the candidates running for office in central Ohio. This election is critical, and we hope you can attend to meet those running and gear up for November 8.

Candidate Conversation: Chelsea Clark

September 26, 2022
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Zoom

Join us September 26 at 12:00 for a Zoom with Secretary of State candidate Chelsea Clark. We'll discuss the significance this office has on the everyday lives of Ohioans and her hope for the future of our state.

Ohio Supreme Court: Candid Candidate Conversation

August 23, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Zoom

Please join us for a candid discussion with our Matriots Endorsed candidates for the Ohio Supreme Court on August 23rd at 12 p.m. on Zoom.

Matriots Meet Up

July 31, 2022
4:00 pm - 6:00 am

Fibonacci Brewing Company, 1445 Compton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

Join us July 31st from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Fibonacci Brewing Company at 1445 Compton Road, Cincinnati.

Women of Inspiration Summit and Expo

July 27, 2022
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Discover Financial, 6500 New Albany Road East, New Albany, OH 43054

Join our CEO Emily Quick Shriver at the Women of Inspiration Summit and Expo hosted by the Columbus Young Professionals.

The Road Ahead: Navigating the Challenges of School Transportation

July 14, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpde6przwsGtW4hPPvRBbOFM7nFA-fKjYQ

Join us July 14 from 5:00-6:30pm on Zoom to hear from a panel of experts--including 2 Matriots-endorsed school board members--about how transportation is changing and how it might impact our educational system.

Hyde Park Blast

June 25, 2022
7:00 am - 11:00 am

2700 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Columbus Stonewall Pride March

June 18, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Corner of Gay and High

Join us June 18th at 10am. We will meet at the corner of Gay and High at Brioso to watch the Columbus Stonewall Pride March.

Reynoldsburg Juneteenth Celebration

June 18, 2022
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Huber Park, Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Join the Matriots June 18th at 12pm. We will be stationed at a booth in Huber Park.

Join The Matriots at Cleveland Pride

June 4, 2022
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Mall B, 301 Lakeside Ave E., Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Join us Saturday, June 4 from 12:00-6:00 at Cleveland Pride.

Matriots Meet-Up

June 2, 2022
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

4077 Fenlon St, Columbus, OH 43219

Come to meet and mingle with other Matriots members and staff while enjoying happy hour prices on food and drink.

Matriots Join Reproductive Rights Marches

May 14, 2022
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cincinnati
Columbus
Cleveland

We're marching on 5/14/22 for reproductive rights alongside others in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Locate your local march and register here: : https://www.mobilize.us/womensmarch/ Matriots members will receive Matriot meet-up locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland on Friday, May 13.

Matriots Coffee Breaks

May 4, 2022
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

1289 Grandview Ave.
(above Stauf's Coffee Roasters)
Columbus, Ohio 43212

Join us the first Wednesday every month for Matriots Coffee Breaks from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at 1289 Grandview Ave. (upstairs) in Grandview Heights.

Matriots Meet-Up

April 28, 2022
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Highbank Distillery
1051 Goodale Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43212

Come to meet and mingle with other Matriots members and staff while enjoying Happy Hour prices on food and drink. We hope to see you there!

What’s Happening in Cincinnati

April 27, 2022
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us as we hear from Cincinnati City Council Member Victoria Parks, Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece, and Cincinnati Board of Education Member Mary Wineberg as we talk about what is happening in Southwest Ohio, the unique challenges it faces, and their hope for the future of the region.

Candidate Conversation with Columbus City Council Member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla

April 21, 2022
12:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us over your lunch hour to hear from Columbus City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla. We will discuss the challenges facing Columbus and the outlook for the future of the city.

Beyond the Ballot

April 19, 2022
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated & The Matriots present Beyond the Ballot: Amplifying Our Voices on April 19, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Join us virtually for a conversation with candidates and experts on the state of women in Ohio politics and how to support those running for and holding office.

Candidate Conversation with Nan Whaley

April 18, 2022
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Don't miss this Matriots Member exclusive virtual event. The race for Governor is pivotal this year as we protect and advocate for the rights of women in Ohio. We are excited to support Nan Whaley in her campaign that centers Ohio's women and families. Join us to hear Nan discuss her historic gubernatorial candidacy, and how she plans to make our state a place where women can thrive and prosper. Let's show the power of women across Ohio. We want as many Matriots as possible to join us on April 18 at 5:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Redistricting Rundown

March 10, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

We'll be talking with Jen Miller, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Ohio. The LWV has a been at the forefront of redistricting (and the creation of fair districts) for years. Jen will help us understand the current playbook in redistricting, where the litigation stands on the maps offered by the Ohio Redistricting Commission, and what happens next. Come for get an insider's view of redistricting's impact on women. This event is not to be missed.

Meet The Matriots: Northwest Ohio

February 24, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Our candidates made great strides in Northwest Ohio last election cycle!  We are so proud of the work in this area and we're excited to hear about what is on deck for 2022. Join us on Thursday, February 24 with Toledo Councilmembers Tiffany Preston Whitman and Michele Grim, and Maumee Councilmember Margo Puffenberger. Our conversation will be guided by a Northwest Ohio Matriots visionary who help us explore the unique challenges faced in this corner of the state, the political landscape, and what's next for Northwest Ohio and The Matriots.  

Four Year Celebration

February 9, 2022
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Please join us on February 9, 2022, at 5:00 PM on Zoom for The Matriots Four Year Celebration! We'll gather virtually to network, hear from candidates and members, and celebrate together while looking forward to a bright future for women in Ohio.

Fireside Chat with Matriots Leadership

February 2, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Zoom

Join us on Wednesday, February 2 for a Founding Members exclusive conversation! Matriots CEO, Emily Quick Schriver, will be sitting down with Matriots PAC Board Chair April Zimmerman Katz (Columbus) and Immediate Past Chair Myrita Craig (Cincinnati). They'll discuss where we've been, where we're headed, and the impact we've made along the way. You, our Founding Members, invested in our mission when it was just a vision. An idea. We didn’t have any wins on the board yet. But you “got it". With your help, we've endorsed over 298 women across the state with a win ratio of 56%.  

Accessing Education

January 31, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

School board members are facing unprecedented times. Hear from veteran and newly-elected Matriots school board members on Monday, January 31 at 5:00 PM. Our board member, Karen Hough, will guide the conversation on what it takes to run, win, and serve in elected office at the local level. 

Post-Election Happy Hour

November 16, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Zoom

Join us on November 16 at 5 pm for a virtual election wrap up! We will come together via Zoom and recap the election and celebrate the Matriots endorsed candidates elected to office, hear about the research and endorsement efforts, and toast to all the hard work done this year to elect women. This virtual event is open to members, candidates, and their guests. RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvc-6vqTgrH9z70KbLUQGew1cStxW09Tfm

Candidate Conversations: Southern-Central Ohio

October 14, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual Event

Join us for a conversation with our Matriots-endorsed candidates hailing from South and Central Ohio!

Candidate Conversations: Central Ohio

October 13, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual Event

Join us for a conversation with our Matriots-endorsed candidates hailing from Central Ohio!

Candidate Conversations: Northern Ohio

October 12, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual Event

Join us for a conversation with our Matriots-endorsed candidates hailing from Northern Ohio!

Policy Spotlight with The Matriots and Move To PROSPER

May 20, 2021
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Zoom & Facebook Live

Ohio House Rep. Kristin Boggs (18), Columbus City Councilmember Shayla Favor, and Reynoldsburg City Councilmember Shanette Strickland will talk about their work on mobility programs that create equity and access for moms and their families.

Women of Toledo: Women’s Circle

May 19, 2021
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Zoom

With guest speaker Shiloh Todorov of the Matriots! The Matriots’ bold goal: 50% Women in office by 2028. Join us to see how Ohio stacks up in the U.S. and across the globe.

Policy Spotlight: Early Childhood Development and Getting Women Back to Work

May 6, 2021
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Zoom

Columbus City Councilmember Elizabeth Brown and Ohio House Reps. Allison Russo, Juanita Brent, and Erica Crawley talk about how they’re championing policy to reimagine how early childhood education is supported in the future.

Candidate Conversation with The Matriots – Justice Jennifer Brunner

March 25, 2021
4:30 pm

Virtual Event

Join The Matriots PAC for a conversation with Matriots-endorsed Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner, hosted by Founding Member Amelia Jeffers.

Candidate Volunteer Events in Your Area!

Matriots, Meet Your Candidates!

Toledo Area, Maumee: Oct. 7 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Cleveland Area, Lakewood: October 9 @ 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Downtown Akron: October 14 @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Click below for more information and to RSVP!

The Matriots is hosting a series of Meet Your Candidate Nights across the state so that you can have an opportunity to meet and hear from your local Matriots-endorsed candidates.  This election is so critical, and we are honored to support such incredible candidates! We hope you will join us!  See what's near you and let us know you are coming by registering in advance.