The San Matean

Issue date: 5/27/08 Section: News

Media Credit: Frederick Russell Christine Pelosi

Political activist and author, Christine Pelosi told more than 50 students on May 7 her steps on how to be politically effective in our own communities.

Pelosi, 42, was invited by Erin Scholnick, a political science teacher who also prepares her students to become future leaders.

Pelosi came to promote her new book, Campaign Boot Camp, Basic Training for Future Leaders, which advises people to follow seven steps "to launching a successful campaign.

Her book shares secrets to succeed in the political world but her main motivations for writing the book was "to get more people involved," said Pelosi. She advise that people get involved by volunteering, identifying what drives them and work with people who are in politics.

"Find something that you care so much about that you're willing to give all your time, money, and reputation to," said Pelosi, and also to recognize whether you just want to be something or do something.

"I think it's great that politicians are paying attention to junior college students!" said student Cory Zimmerman.

Pelosi is a recognized name in the political world because of her mother, Nancy Pelosi who is Speaker of the House. "She's a great role model, she's a mother, daughter, friend, sister, grandmother, and very good at each."

Student Stoyan Dinev, 20, said, "It's pretty cool to have Christine Pelosi here, it feels rewarding, it's always good to have first hand information on politics."

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