The University of Rochester Democracy Center supports cutting-edge research on the challenges facing contemporary democracies around the world and creates engaging opportunities for students and the public to learn how to fortify civic life. Join a panel of experts as they share their insights on the sources of vulnerability and resilience in American democracy today. Leave inspired by the innovative and transformational programs that are showing great promise for the future.

The panel features Gretchen Helmke, faculty director of the University of Rochester Democracy Center; Jamie Druckman, Payson S. Wild Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University; Shaun Nelms, vice president of community partnerships at University of Rochester; Payge Vukelic, member of the class of 2024 at University of Rochester; and Jillian Youngblood, executive director of Civic Genius.