
What is Minnesota Excellence in Public Service?
Who We Are
The Minnesota Excellence in Public Service (MEPS) Series is a fellowship and leadership program for Republican and center-right women, aimed at empowering them to take on greater roles in public service and political engagement. Through the annual program, women enhance their knowledge, build networks, and develop the confidence and leadership skills needed to pursue elected offices, key appointive positions at all levels of government, and leadership roles in their careers and communities.
The Program is presented by high level speakers and covers a range of topics, including policy analysis, government functions and structures, candidate training, campaign management, ethics and strategy, leadership opportunities, and public speaking skills. Graduates of the program have gone on to serve in the Minnesota legislature and other levels of government, join governor-appointed boards, manage political campaigns, engage in policy advocacy, and seize opportunities for new career paths and achieve advancement.
The MEPS Series was founded in 2008 and has graduated nearly 200 women leaders. This executive training program for Republican and center-right women is modeled after the successful Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, which began in the state of Indiana in 1990.
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