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Kathy Boockvar recently spoke with Governing about the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections (CSSE) and the resources and training they’ve created to help election and law enforcement officials protect election workers and voters. Boockvar praised the leadership shown by the Georgia state police, who are the first in the nation to require training in … Read more
Thank you to The Washington Center for inviting Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar to speak on Election Security as part of its Distinguished Speakers Series! It was wonderful to speak to the room packed full of hundreds of engaged college students and alumni from across the country. It was also inspiring to hear the breadth … Read more
Kathy Boockvar was recently interviewed by the Washington Post about anticipated threats to the election this fall, in Pennsylvania and nationally. She spoke about her experiences as PA Secretary of State, as well as potential certification and other legal issues that could arise this cycle. Kathy expressed that more than anything else, she is worried … Read more
State voter registration systems are complex and critically important for election administration and security. Consequently, implementation of new and updated systems must be done carefully and thoughtfully by secretaries of state and election administrators – with local and state officials working hand in hand. Election veteran John Lindback and Kathy Boockvar authored an article for … Read more
Kathy Boockvar was pleased to participate in a panel entitled Democracy in the Digital Age: AI and the Electoral Landscape, at the inaugural Future Summit South hosted by The Future Caucus in Atlanta, Georgia. The Future Caucus is a nonprofit nonpartisan organization dedicated to the power of “generational transformation” – motivating and empowering young legislators … Read more
On June 11, the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council voted to make an election security course part of basic training for new police officers. This decision makes Georgia the first state in the nation to mandate election security training for new police officers. This required course will cover Georgia election laws, including … Read more
Kathy Boockvar was pleased to help plan, organize, and participate as a panelist in the 4th annual PA Election Law and Policy continuing legal education (CLE) course, co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee for Civil and Equal Rights, PBA Disability Services Committee, and Pennsylvania Bar Institute! It was one of the most comprehensive election … Read more
Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was honored to travel to Ireland in May to discuss global threats to democracy and strategies to combat these challenges, at the invitation of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy. During her time in Ireland, Boockvar was privileged to meet with a remarkable array of dedicated and thoughtful … Read more
Thank you to the American Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association for hosting a great Law Day event at the National Constitution Center called Taking the Next Step: Ensuring Trusted Elections and Civics for Pennsylvanians. Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was honored to be a panelist alongside many election and legal professionals and leaders at … Read more
Kathy Boockvar was recently pleased to be featured as a guest on Pantsuit Politics Podcast! Boockvar talked at length about the immense dedication of election officials and all the layers of security and integrity that go into every step of the election process. She also talked about the disturbing increase in threats to election officials … Read more
The Brennan Center for Justice recently re-surveyed local U.S. election officials to assess their concerns for their safety, security, and potential political interference in the 2024 election cycle. The survey results showed that 38 percent of local election officials have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse for doing their jobs, 54 percent are concerned about the … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2024 – Athena Strategies President Kathy Boockvar was honored last week with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the American University Washington College of Law. The Washington College of Law Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a member of the alumni community for their exceptional professional and personal achievements, extraordinary distinction in their … Read more